Chief Accountant

Washington County's Finance Department is looking for a Chief Accountant to join our team!

• Proven experience in leading the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), with a deep understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and pronouncements.
• Extensive external audit management experience, including overseeing the entire audit process, variance analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Experience with financial systems evaluation and improvement.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formula (i.e. IF, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, COUNTIF, etc.), creating and managing tables, PivotTables/PivotCharts and financial analysis tools.

• Proven experience successfully supervising accounting teams, including mentoring and workload coordination.
• Stellar ability to collaborate with various departments to ensure consistent accounting practices.
• Exceptional analytical & problem-solving skills:
• Ability to conduct complex financial reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Experience with internal controls evaluation and process improvements.

• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training to staff.
• Experience presenting complex financial data clearly to diverse audiences.

• Expertise in managing external audits and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Why Washington County?

Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

To review the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification, please use this link: Chief Accountant.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting, or closely related field; AND
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience performing budgetary or financial analysis, or auditing, which includes at least three (3) years of supervisory or lead worker experience spanning responsibilities in the defined principle duties of this position classification.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

1. Apply today! In addition to a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. Minimum Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for MQs continuously. The first initial screening will be conducted the week of February 9th, 2025.
3. Subject Matter Expert Review: Your SME answers may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process will begin after February 16th, 2025.
4. Panel Interview(s): Panel interviews will be scheduled for the top candidates who successfully pass the initial screening step. First round interviews will be conducted the week of February 23rd, 2025.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
6. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Status of Your Application:
  You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

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