Accounting Manager (Accounting Manager 1) – Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians. The Central Services Division is responsible for the critical operations that ensure the agency functions effectively, efficiently, in support of its mission, and in compliance with state and federal requirements. This includes financial management such as budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, contracting, and federal grants administration, to ensure fiscal integrity and resource stewardship. The division also oversees information technology and database management, providing secure, innovative, reliable systems that support agency operations. Facilities and records management, risk management, and employee safety functions ensure a safe, organized and compliant workplace. Additionally, the division manages human resources, including strategic workforce planning, recruitment, classification and compensation, employee relations, leave administration, training, wellness programs, and personnel action processing. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING You will plan, organize, and manage the agency’s accounting operations and financial reporting functions to ensure fiscal integrity, effective internal controls, and compliance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and applicable accounting standards. The position provides technical and operational leadership to professional accounting staff and ensures financial systems and controls function effectively and efficiently. Additionally, the position serves as the agency’s authority on complex accounting and compliance matters advises leadership on fiscal impacts and financial risk. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here. This position is primarily remote, with a work schedule consisting of 8-hour workdays between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. However, due to supervisory responsibilities for payroll staff, the employee may be required to travel to the Salem office as frequently as once per week. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to be physically at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon, at least six (6) times per year. This includes attendance at pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support. We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. This is a full-time management service position that is not represented by a union.

Requirements

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Must possess CPA certification.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience performing complex professional accounting work in a governmental or similarly regulated environment, including application of GAAP, GASB standards, fund accounting, and interpretation of accounting requirements for non-routine transactions.
Demonstrated experience supervising professional accounting staff, including assigning and reviewing work, establishing expectations, and coaching and performance management, while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive team environment that supports employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
Demonstrated experience ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements, including coordination with Secretary of State auditors or oversight entities.
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex financial analysis and provide clear, actionable fiscal guidance to leadership to support decision-making or resource allocation.
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or improving internal control systems, account procedures or operational processes to safeguard public resources and enhance efficiency and reliability of financial information.

Responsibilities

plan, organize, and manage the agency’s accounting operations and financial reporting functions to ensure fiscal integrity, effective internal controls, and compliance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and applicable accounting standards.
provides technical and operational leadership to professional accounting staff and ensures financial systems and controls function effectively and efficiently.
serves as the agency’s authority on complex accounting and compliance matters advises leadership on fiscal impacts and financial risk.