Deputy Controller (Manager I) - Open Until Filled

Deputy Controller (Manager I) - Open Until Filled Print ( Apply ufeff Deputy Controller (Manager I) - Open Until Filled Salary $120,785.60 - $172,764.80 Annually Location 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR Job Type Regular Job Number 2025-00940 Bureau Office of the Chief Financial Officer Opening Date 12/01/2025 Closing Date 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position Job Appointment: Regular, Full Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave. All manager and supervisor positions will be expected to report to their worksites full time. Remote workdays remain an option, to accommodate travel, or occasionally focus on major work projects. Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential ( for qualifying employees. Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlandu2019s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Position Summary The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the Accounting Management Division and rotates through its three sections to provide targeted support wherever needed. The ideal candidate brings strong budgeting experience, a solid understanding of financial systems, and hands-on involvement with ERP installations or major system migrations. You will get to: + Provide assistance with the reporting, operations and financial systems, and training teams wherever needed, including supporting system enhancements and ERP-related activities. + Apply your budget background to strengthen financial decision making, forecasting, and analysis throughout the Division. + Look for opportunities to improve workflow, process, and policies across the Division, ensuring alignment with both budgetary needs and system capabilities. + Coordinate the development of a variety of policies related to accounting activities at the City. + Assess problematic procedures, and recommend, document and implement solutions in partnership with the Controller and City technical staff. This work will expand significantly as the City migrates to SAP S/4HANA and completes related ERP implementation phases. + Prepare and oversee the preparation reports required by the auditors for the Cityu2019s financial and single audit. + Stay current on changes in technology, accounting, grants management, and ERP best practices, sharing knowledge with teams, leadership, and partners across the City. Have a question? Contact Information: Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: + Experience in the areas of government audits. + Experience in information technology including major ERP implementations, including the ability to learn and adapt to the ever-changing environment of accounting and technology. + Experience applying the principles of management, supervision, training and performance evaluation. + Experience analyzing and making sound recommendations on complex financial operations, accounting systems, procedures and controls, and development of financial policies. + Experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, to a diverse variety of internal and external audiences. + Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships to gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration. Applicants must also possess: + A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification by date of hire. Preferred Qualifications Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: + Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance. + Two years of supervisory experience. + Experience with SAP or other large ERP system. The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between December 1, 2025 u2013 Until Filled Required Application Materials: + Resume + Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules. + Answers to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions). Optional Application Materials: + If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Application Tips: + If you apply and are notified you meet minimum qualifications/placed on the eligible list, please do not reapply. Any applications received after being placed on the eligible list will not be reviewed and will be rejected as a duplicate application + If you apply and are notified you do not meet qualifications and the recruitment is still open, you may reapply and update your materials. + Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the

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