Chief Financial Officer

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Be a leader in changing juvenile justice through positive human development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and youth reformation systems.

OYA is hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position is responsible for OYA's Financial Services team consisting of twenty-five staff from Budget, Procurement, Accounting, and Payroll. They directly manage the Deputy CFO, the budget team, and the procurement team manager. Financial Services are essential in ensuring the effective delivery of statewide financial services to OYA stakeholders, including employees, youth, facilities, camps, parole and probation offices, contracted residential programs, and county juvenile departments.

OYA's CFO provides critical support and guidance through budget development, budget execution, general accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, purchasing, and grant awarding/tracking for a $561.3 million state and federal funds budget.Our CFO serves as the agency's senior financial adviser, advising the Assistant Director of Business Services, the Director, and the Director's Office.

The person in this position must have a strong competency in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). They will lead by increasing workforce diversity, identifying and eliminating systemic barriers. They will be a part of the OYA Joint Management Team that promotes equitable experiences and develops a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members, youth, and stakeholders. They will be an active contributor in building an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of people and actualizing the agency's vision that youth who leave OYA go on to lead productive crime-free lives.

For a complete description of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

Additional Information:

• This position is part of the state's management team.

• We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.

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• Four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes: If you have these qualities, let us know. It's how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• Ability to align financial strategies with the agency's long-term goals and mission: Develops and implements financial plans that directly support strategic priorities, ensure fiscal sustainability, and advance the agency's core mission over both short- and long-term horizons.

• Deep understanding of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and State of Oregon procurement: Applies comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting standards, budget development, financial forecasting, and state procurement rules to ensure compliance, accuracy, and effective use of public resources.

• Proven ability to lead finance teams and collaborate across programs: Provides clear direction, mentorship, and accountability within finance teams while working closely with program leaders and stakeholders to support informed decision-making and shared organizational goals.

• Comfortable with learning new systems and improving existing systems: Quickly adapts to new financial, reporting, and enterprise systems while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve data quality and usability.

• Skilled at identifying financial and operational risks: Proactively analyzes financial data, internal controls, and operational processes to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and strengthen overall organizational resilience.

• Communicates complex financial concepts in a clear, actionable way: Translates detailed financial information into concise, understandable insights that support leadership, staff, and stakeholders in making informed and timely decisions.

How to apply:

• Ensure your application and/or resume thoroughly reflect your skills, experience (both lived and professional), knowledge, and/or education pertinent to this position, including how you meet the minimum qualifications and any/all desired attributes. If a resume is provided, include in your resume dates of employment and descriptions of duties/responsibilities for each position.

• COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe a specific example that demonstrates your leadership of a finance function in a public-sector or complex organization. Your response should highlight how you meet any of the above listed Desired Attributes. Limit your cover letter to no more than 2 pages and ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans' preference. The task to claim preference will come after the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. Click here for a guide on how to upload your documents. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Caution: If you fail to follow these instructions, including failing to attach a cover letter and resume as described above, we will have to disqualify your application. We cannot consider incomplete or late applications.

Tentative Interview Schedule:

NOTE: The first round of interviews are conducted via VidCruiter, an online video interview platform that offers flexibility by allowing you to complete your interview within a given time window. We want to give all candidates ample time and support to participate comfortably. Access to a computer or smartphone with internet, a camera, and a microphone will be necessary.

• 1st round: February 2 - February 4, 2026 (Vidcruiter Video Interview)

• 2nd round: February 11 - February 13, 2026 (IN-PERSON Interview)

• 3rd round: TBD

Please note that this timeline is tentative and subject to change as needed.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work under the following condition with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Moderate land travel throughout the state to agency's facilities and field offices.

• Frequently works within short, stressful and inflexible deadlines to meet agency, legislative or executive branch needs.

• Work in a typical office environment, including computer monitors, telephone, copier/fax machine, video conferencing, and shared common areas.

• Office is located in a mid-rise office building in Salem, OR; walking to meetings within and outside the building is a daily condition.

About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visitwww.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

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Additional Information

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law." The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, contact our Recruitment Team OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov