Housing & Community Development Finance Manager
Job ID: 108115
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, January 7, 2026.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $116,470.04 - $157,234.07
Hourly Pay Range: $55.995210 - $75.593303
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective on the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits and incentives for employees in regular-status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave at the time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution(The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement fund savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre- or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full-time, non-represented group 2 County position
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http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County's Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services is seeking an experienced financial leader to guide the Housing and Community Development Division's (HCDD) fiscal operations. HCDD provides essential housing, homelessness, and community development programs. We support residents through effective program management, fiscal integrity, and strategic use of public resources.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, strategic-minded Finance Manager to lead HCDD's financial operations. This position is responsible for the leadership, integrity, and effectiveness of all financial operations across the Housing and Community Development Division, including budgeting, accounting, grants and contracts, audits, internal controls, and investments and treasury responsibilities for the Housing Authority of Clackamas County. The Housing Authority is a separate component unit of HCDD.
The Finance Manager provides executive-level oversight of financial policies, cost allocation plans, and cash flow management, and ensures alignment with County, State, and Federal (including HUD and IRS) requirements, as well as federal Housing Authority obligations.
This role oversees two finance teams: one supporting housing, homeless, and community development services, and the other supporting all operations and real estate activities of the Housing Authority of Clackamas County.
The Finance Manager provides long-term fiscal planning, including oversight of fund and program structure, and ensures alignment with fiscal calendars across County, Federal, and LIHTC partnership requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced financial professional with deep expertise in public-sector or complex nonprofit finance, strong analytical skills, knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP, FASB, GASB), and a collaborative leader. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate complex funding structures with accuracy, and demonstrate strong values in transparency, responsiveness, accountability, inclusive leadership, and sustained community impact.
In addition to possessing strong technical finance expertise, the ideal candidate also has exceptional communication skills and can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for management and leadership.
They are a leader committed to continuous improvement, able to identify gaps in current financial workflows, propose innovative solutions, and oversee successful adoption across teams. They demonstrate leadership with a strong focus on staff development, investing in building team capacity, strengthening financial operations, and supporting a culture of learning and excellence.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible advanced-level professional accounting, financial analysis, and reporting, and audit experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the role
• A minimum of three (3) years of the experience must have been in a leadership or program management role with supervisory responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience working with complex budgets, multi-year planning, multiple funding streams, and regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local levels
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local financial regulations and policies, including HUD requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting complex financial information to executives, boards, or committees
• Demonstrated experience developing or administering internal fiscal policies, internal controls, and cost allocation methodologies
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Possession of an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, in good standing
• Experience in public accounting and finance in a public housing authority (PHA), governmental or nonprofit agency, or in an agency receiving Federal and/or state grants
• Experience in government finance, grant compliance, housing program funding, housing authority funding, or community development finance
• Strong ability to explain complex financial and regulatory concepts to diverse audiences
• Expertise in developing or improving financial processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Proven leadership experience with staff development, mentoring, and coaching
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect high-level strategy to detailed program requirements
• Understanding of the real estate and asset-management elements of affordable housing, including how property operations, capital needs, and financing structures impact long-term financial planning
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and data visualization tools
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on financial management
• Demonstrated success in change management or organizational process improvement
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass a criminal history check, which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
*For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Strategic & Operational Financial Management
• Lead and manage all financial operations for HCDD, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, contracting, and analysis.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement financial processes and procedures to strengthen compliance, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Provide strategic insights that connect day-to-day operations with long-term fiscal planning.
• Oversee the structure of program funds and ensure alignment across multiple fiscal calendars (County, Federal, LIHTC/Partnership).
• Support management of operating income, cash flow, investment strategies, and long-term forecasting.
Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee grant management and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead and participate in the preparation of financial statements, consolidated reports, and annual budget documents; ensure alignment with HUD, IRS, state OHCS, and ACFR requirements.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures through internal control systems and present written financial status reports to leadership and boards, as needed.
Leadership, Collaboration, & Program Support
• Mentor, train, and coach finance and program staff, supporting professional development and building financial literacy across the division.
• Collaborate with leadership to support community development projects, housing programs, and rent assistance initiatives through accurate financial planning and monitoring.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations for corrective action or improvement.
• Lead the annual budget development process and monitor budget-to-actual performance throughout the year.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the county's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework, subject to the https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/9065b5fb-2237-47ce-9534-e7c8c40fc2bc and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager at the time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
• http://www.clackamas.us/
• http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/
• https://www.mthoodterritory.com/
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Human Services, manages programs to provide decent housing and economic opportunities, community improvement, and affordable housing projects and housing rehabilitation loan programs for low and moderate-income residents of the County. HCD comprises the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) and the Community Development Division.
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Health, Housing & Human Services, manages homeless services programs and programs to provide housing and economic opportunity, community improvement and rehabilitation, and affordable housing development for low and moderate-income residents of Clackamas County. HCD comprises the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC), Housing Services, and Community Preservation.
https://www.clackamas.us/hcdd
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high-quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged, and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive services.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently, and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.
https://www.clackamas.us/h3s
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f
• https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
• https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a67ee11c-861c-4126-aa5a-4dec6174f6eb
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to creating and fostering a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
James Callahan, Recruiter
mailto:JCallahan@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6777258
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