Director of Fiscal Transparency

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Lead and manage Oregon’s fiscal transparency initiatives .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesLead💰 $8,299 - $12,835 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, fiscal compliance, and data governance within the public education sector. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage professional staff, and foster collaboration among stakeholders to enhance fiscal transparency and accountability.

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Financial ReportingFiscal ComplianceData GovernanceStakeholder Relationship BuildingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Governmental AccountingAudit ReconciliationBudget OversightAccounting System ModernizationPerformance MeasuresData IntegrationBusiness Intelligence ToolsChart of Accounts StructuresFinancial Data GovernanceInternal Controls

Soft Skills

CollaborationCoachingMentoringLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Financial Reporting ToolsDashboardsData Reporting SystemsPublic-Facing Information Resources

Industry Keywords

Fiscal Transparency InitiativesOregon Public Education SystemStrategic InitiativesOrganizational Change InitiativesCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage Oregon’s fiscal transparency initiatives
Provide the legislature, school districts, and public with access to financial data from Oregon’s public education system
Oversee accounting data integration, financial reporting, and audit alignment
Manage professional staff
Collaborate with program leadership, IT teams, and district partners
Ensure development of accurate and accountable financial data systems, dashboards, and reporting tools
Lead Oregon’s K-12 financial reporting and transparency strategy
Direct financial systems modernization and data governance
Lead staff, partnerships, and continuous engagement and improvement efforts
Review fiscal transparency initiatives with staff and project leads
Collaborate with internal Department teams and external partners
Participate in leadership discussions regarding strategy, outcomes, and future plans
Attend in-person meetings, presentations to the legislature, and district visits as needed
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives, organizational priorities, performance measures, and long-term plans
Demonstrated experience leading governmental accounting, financial reporting, auditing, fiscal compliance, budget oversight, or financial systems administration
Experience with chart of accounts structures, financial data governance, accounting system modernization, audit reconciliation, internal controls, or statewide reporting processes
Experience interpreting and applying complex accounting standards, laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
Demonstrated experience building stakeholder and partner relationships and facilitating collaboration
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale projects or organizational change initiatives involving process improvement, systems implementation, technology modernization, data integration, or cross-functional collaboration
Demonstrated experience developing or improving data reporting systems, dashboards, business intelligence tools, performance measures, or public-facing information resources
Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, hiring, evaluating, and developing professional staff
A driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, a personal vehicle, or an alternative means of transportation are required
Reliable and secure internet connection and a professional remote work environment
Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered
Cover letter and current resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work model with remote work options
Oregon State employee benefits
PERS qualifying salary may include an additional 6.95%
Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard service members receive candidate preference
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace
Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, fairness, equity, and respect