Salary :
$110,001.22 - $154,002.37 Annually Location :
Corvallis, OR Job Type:
Regular Full-time Job Number:
26-00004 Department:
Finance & Budget Division:
MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL Opening Date:
01/21/2026 Closing Date:
2/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit::
Management Classification::
D62 FLSA Exempt Status:
Overtime Exempt
Job Summary Benton County seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking financial leader to serve as its next Deputy Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have strong skills as a public communicator of financial information. They should have experience in building trust with the public and staff through leading with transparency and openness.
JOB SUMMARY The Deputy Director provides professional level financial services in support of the Financial Services Department and serves as a strategic partner to the CFO and contributes to long-term financial planning and policy development. Assigned functional activities include planning, organizing, managing and directing Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable, reporting the financial condition and other financial functions for the County. The Deputy Director manages, supervises and coordinates the work of others, and has program and project oversight responsibilities. The Deputy Director may serve as the County Tax Collector in the absence of the CFO.
The Financial Services Department (FSD)
is responsible for budgeting, accounting, collecting property taxes, managing the treasury and providing financial advice to Administration and the Board of County Commissioners. This Department develops and monitors internal controls to protect County assets and provides risk management services by securing liability and property insurance for the County. They also develop and manage Benton County's biennial budget and the budgets for eight County service districts. The first review of applications will be on February 6, 2026.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Click here
for a brochure
with more in depth look at this position and the Deputy Finance Director.
Click here
for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements
of this position.
BENEFITS Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service. $0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium. In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications. You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered! Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment:
The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health. Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs! 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates. Annual salary range:
$110,001.22-$154,002.37
Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to area of assignment 7 years of professional experience in area of assignment 3 years of managerial or supervisor experience. Special Requirements
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. It should be no more than two pages in length and describe your experience related to the minimum qualifications listed above. Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency. Ideal Candidate Benton County's next Deputy Director of Finance will ideally have:
five years' experience in local government accounting or finance a master's degree professional certification of CPFO or CPA credentialing a working knowledge of Tyler MUNIS ERP and long-term financial planning to include forecasting models personnel budgeting experience a demonstrated understanding of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting demonstrated success in team building and relationship building. Additionally, they will be a compassionate and strong people manager, with impeccable integrity. The chosen Deputy Finance Director will have demonstrated competencies as a leader, change manager, collaborator, strategic thinker and innovator. They will be organized and experienced with financial systems and use of technology. Proven leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion is important. Working knowledge and experience with health care finance, tax exempt bonding, change management and innovation, grant funding administration and federal funds reporting, strategic planning, payroll administration, and union contract negotiation is preferred, as is solid experience with communicating financial information to public and elected officials.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Jennifer Ferrer Santa-Ines, Chief Financial Officer Telephone: 541-766-6076 jennifer.ferrer-santaines@bentoncountyor.gov
Working & Living in Benton County Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859.Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. The County is the state's fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city's largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much-treasured rural heritage. The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small-town living, with unlimited access to Oregon's coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland's world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south. The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon. Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. Answer all supplemental questions and attach a cover letter.
After you Apply
You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your Neo Gov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section. Be sure to check both your email and Neo Gov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information
This is a FLSA exempt position. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.
For further information, please see the following website: NOTE:
If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081. Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpful links and contact information Learn more about
webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at 541-766-6081. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY
Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.
Benefits Package Details
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision -
cover your eligible family members without additional premium. In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications. You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment:
The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health. Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Have benefits questions?
Reach out to us anytime:
01
Please describe any working knowledge you have of Tyler Munis ERP. If you do not have experience with Tyler Munis ERP, please describe any you may have with other ERP programs. 02
Please describe any experience you have with long-term financial planning. Please include experience with forecasting models. 03
Please describe any experience you have with personnel budgeting. 04
Please describe your understanding of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR). 05
How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward, discipline, etc other employees)
Less than 1 year 2 years 3 years More than 3 years No experience
06
Reminder: A cover letter highlighting relevant work experience is required for this job posting. Have you attached one as requested?
Yes No
Required Question
$110,001.22 - $154,002.37 Annually Location :
Corvallis, OR Job Type:
Regular Full-time Job Number:
26-00004 Department:
Finance & Budget Division:
MANAGEMENT & CONFIDENTIAL Opening Date:
01/21/2026 Closing Date:
2/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Bargaining Unit::
Management Classification::
D62 FLSA Exempt Status:
Overtime Exempt
Job Summary Benton County seeks a collaborative, forward-thinking financial leader to serve as its next Deputy Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have strong skills as a public communicator of financial information. They should have experience in building trust with the public and staff through leading with transparency and openness.
JOB SUMMARY The Deputy Director provides professional level financial services in support of the Financial Services Department and serves as a strategic partner to the CFO and contributes to long-term financial planning and policy development. Assigned functional activities include planning, organizing, managing and directing Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable, reporting the financial condition and other financial functions for the County. The Deputy Director manages, supervises and coordinates the work of others, and has program and project oversight responsibilities. The Deputy Director may serve as the County Tax Collector in the absence of the CFO.
The Financial Services Department (FSD)
is responsible for budgeting, accounting, collecting property taxes, managing the treasury and providing financial advice to Administration and the Board of County Commissioners. This Department develops and monitors internal controls to protect County assets and provides risk management services by securing liability and property insurance for the County. They also develop and manage Benton County's biennial budget and the budgets for eight County service districts. The first review of applications will be on February 6, 2026.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Click here
for a brochure
with more in depth look at this position and the Deputy Finance Director.
Click here
for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements
of this position.
BENEFITS Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service. $0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium. In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications. You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered! Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment:
The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health. Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs! 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates. Annual salary range:
$110,001.22-$154,002.37
Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon's pay equity law. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to area of assignment 7 years of professional experience in area of assignment 3 years of managerial or supervisor experience. Special Requirements
A cover letter is required to be submitted with your application. It should be no more than two pages in length and describe your experience related to the minimum qualifications listed above. Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Applicants must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to receive equivalency. Ideal Candidate Benton County's next Deputy Director of Finance will ideally have:
five years' experience in local government accounting or finance a master's degree professional certification of CPFO or CPA credentialing a working knowledge of Tyler MUNIS ERP and long-term financial planning to include forecasting models personnel budgeting experience a demonstrated understanding of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting demonstrated success in team building and relationship building. Additionally, they will be a compassionate and strong people manager, with impeccable integrity. The chosen Deputy Finance Director will have demonstrated competencies as a leader, change manager, collaborator, strategic thinker and innovator. They will be organized and experienced with financial systems and use of technology. Proven leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion is important. Working knowledge and experience with health care finance, tax exempt bonding, change management and innovation, grant funding administration and federal funds reporting, strategic planning, payroll administration, and union contract negotiation is preferred, as is solid experience with communicating financial information to public and elected officials.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to: Jennifer Ferrer Santa-Ines, Chief Financial Officer Telephone: 541-766-6076 jennifer.ferrer-santaines@bentoncountyor.gov
Working & Living in Benton County Established in 1847, nearly 12 years before Oregon became a state in 1859.Benton County (pop. 93,053; 679 sq. mi.) is in the middle of the Willamette Valley, with Corvallis (pop. 61,027) as the county seat. The County is the state's fourth smallest in terms of area and medium-sized with respect to population. Corvallis is home to Oregon State University (OSU), the city's largest employer. Most of the rest of the county is farm and forest land, reflecting a much-treasured rural heritage. The quality of life here is very high, a perfect blend of rural, urban, and small-town living, with unlimited access to Oregon's coveted outdoor lifestyle. Corvallis is dynamic, safe, and friendly, a thriving college town with many cultural offerings. Portland's world-class urban amenities, major sports venues, and Portland International Airport are 90 minutes to the north, and Eugene and its airport are less than an hour south. The area offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities year-round, with easy access to the mountains, ocean, rivers, streams, and wilderness. The Oregon Coast is an hour away. Corvallis is a gold-level Bike Friendly Community with bike lanes on 98 percent of the collector and arterial roadways and eighteen miles of multi-use paths. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ranks Benton County as one of the top three healthiest counties in Oregon. Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. Answer all supplemental questions and attach a cover letter.
After you Apply
You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your Neo Gov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the "My Applications" section. Be sure to check both your email and Neo Gov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information
This is a FLSA exempt position. Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes. Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.
For further information, please see the following website: NOTE:
If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to attach your DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081. Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Helpful links and contact information Learn more about
webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at 541-766-6081. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY
Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County.
Benefits Package Details
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
11 Paid Holidays + 64 Personal Leave Hours (for Exempt Employees) + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision -
cover your eligible family members without additional premium. In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible, you can use this money for things that aren't traditionally paid by insurance - i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications. You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment:
The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS! The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 3% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health. Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities. Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($10,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
Have benefits questions?
Reach out to us anytime:
01
Please describe any working knowledge you have of Tyler Munis ERP. If you do not have experience with Tyler Munis ERP, please describe any you may have with other ERP programs. 02
Please describe any experience you have with long-term financial planning. Please include experience with forecasting models. 03
Please describe any experience you have with personnel budgeting. 04
Please describe your understanding of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR). 05
How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Supervisory experience includes the authority to hire, terminate, assign, reward, discipline, etc other employees)
Less than 1 year 2 years 3 years More than 3 years No experience
06
Reminder: A cover letter highlighting relevant work experience is required for this job posting. Have you attached one as requested?
Yes No
Required Question