Accounting Supervisor - Financial Reporting
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Accounting Supervisor - Financial Reporting
Salary
$109,844.80 - $155,521.60 Annually
Location
1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00268
Bureau
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Opening Date
03/16/2026
Closing Date
3/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
Job Appointment: Full time, Regular.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00pm or ability to work alternate schedule
Work Location: In-person at The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees
Union Representation: Non-Represented.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a résumé.
Position Summary:
The Accounting Division of the Office of the CFO is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to manage the Financial Reporting section. The primary focus of this position is to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and to manage the City-wide external financial audit to meet critical deadlines. The Accounting Supervisor will lead a staff of 5 accountants and provide direction and leadership in a wide variety of city-wide accounting processes.
Assignments require the use of independent judgment on broad range of accounting issues that are complex, interpretive, and evaluative in nature. The supervisor regularly collaborates with and advises city bureaus and management on matters of accounting practice and internal controls, and also works closely with the Enterprise Business Support (EBS) team in matters relating to the SAP systems application. All work is performed under the supervision of the City Controller.
Responsibilities Include:
Ensure equitable service delivery to a wide range of internal and external customers
Recommend accounting process and system improvements
Plan and execute continual improvement initiatives
Monitor team performance in accordance with the Division's vision and goals
Have a question?
Contact Information:
Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Tamela.Ressler@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Experience applying the principles and practices of governmental accounting and financial reporting as well as applicable accounting standards and procedures, including GAAP, GASB, and FASB.
Experience preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive financial statements, reports, and other written materials, as well as communicating effectively, orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on complex financial operations, procedures and controls, and enhancements to automated accounting systems.
Ability to apply the principles and practices of effective supervision; and plan, assign, coordinate, and review the work of assigned staff.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP or other large ERP system.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Experience working with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between March 16 - March 23, 2026
Required Application Materials:
Résumé
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.
Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
Veteran's Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans' Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
Application Tips:
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 "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of March 23rd
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of March 30th
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other @type of list is used)
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Early to Mid April
Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview
Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late April / Early May
Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. (Include if requires an in-depth background investigation.)
Step 6: Start Date: TBD
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .
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Thank you for considering joining the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.
A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your resume.
Have you read and understood the information listed above?
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No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
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Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
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The City of Portland sometimes gets requests for public records. Please choose the response that best fits your preference:
(Your choice will not affect your application process.)
I want my application to stay private. I understand that the City of Portland will keep my information confidential unless required to share it by law.
I allow my application to be shared. I understand that by choosing this option, my information is no longer private.
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Minimum Qualification 1: Describe your experience applying the principles and practices of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Include any experience using accounting standards such as GAAP, GASB, or FASB and the @types of organizations or financial activities involved. (Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs)
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Minimum Qualification 2: Describe your experience preparing financial statements, financial reports, or other written financial materials. Include the @types of reports you prepared, the audience they were intended for, and your role in communicating financial information. (Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs)
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Minimum Qualification 3: Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex financial operations, procedures, or internal controls and recommend improvements, including enhancements to automated accounting systems. (Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs)
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Minimum Qualification 4: Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to apply effective supervision practices, including planning, assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of others.(Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs)
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Minimum Qualification 5: Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships while working on a project or task with others. (Limit your response to 1-2 paragraphs)
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Do you have experience with SAP or other large ERP system?
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No
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Do you have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license from the Oregon State Board of Accountancy?
Yes
No
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Do you have experience working with the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
City of Portland
Address
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204
Website
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
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