Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst

The mission of the UFSWQD is to equitably reduce flood risk and prepare for and respond to flood emergencies by maintaining levees conveying water when necessary and finding innovative and nature-based ways to live with more water around us while supporting community safety and the regions economic vitality contributing to the health of the river and watershed planning for a more climate-resilient future and promoting equity in all we do.

The UFSWQD manages the flood safety system in northern Multnomah system prevents 8000 residents 60000 businesses 2000 acres of natural habitat and critical services such as Portland International Airport and the regions secondary supply of drinking water from being flooded by the Columbia River.

Job Description

This position is open from Monday October 27 until filled. Applications must be received by 11 : 59 pm on Sunday November 9 2025 to be considered for the first review. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

As a Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst you will assume a highly autonomous role critical to the Districts financial operations. You will be the primary driver behind monthly performance analysis in-depth budget variance evaluation and developing recommendations for streamlining operational programs and processes.

Your expertise in statistical and cost analysis will be crucial for identifying key trends managing service costs and generating accurate budget forecasts. You will lead cost-benefit studies for new strategic projects oversee asset tracking initiatives and collaborate extensively with program staff to model fiscal and organizational impacts of proposed changes. This role is essential for supporting the Finance Manager with complex special projects and maintaining the long-term financial health of the District.

Join us to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment!

Position Summary : The Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst is a key financial role responsible for performing complex accounting analysis and budgeting functions for the District under the supervision of the Finance Manager. This highly autonomous position requires independent decision-making within established guidelines and includes providing lead direction and oversight on various strategic District project teams and initiatives.

This role is an individual contributor and does not supervise other staff.

Examples of Duties

The Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst will take ownership of tasks across three main areas :

Financial Reporting Budgeting & Analysis

• Maintain and analyze detailed monthly performance reporting.
• Conduct and present budget variance analysis to managers.
• Analyze statistical information to identify trends costs of service and inform budget forecasting.
• Develop and maintain long-term financial planning models in collaboration with the Finance Manager.

Strategic Evaluation & Program Improvement

Financial Systems Controls & Projects

Duties and Requirements Applying to All Employees

It is the duty of all employees to :

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education Experience and Special Requirements :

Supplemental Information

Working Environment : This position requires sitting at a computer occasional lifting of boxes of documents. This position is not considered safety sensitive. This position is expected to work 5 days a week full-time and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule if authorized under district policies and procedures. Hours may vary but should generally fall between 7 : 30am and 5 : 30pm. Some travel may be required to attend conferences and events. Occasional weekend and evening shifts may be required.

This position may have business-related driving to various locations in support of departmental operations and assignments.

Accommodation : Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this process. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities. Please contact Tracy Olmedo at or for any questions on accessibility or accommodation during the hiring process

Veterans Preference : Under Oregon Law qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans Preference when applying for UFSWQD positions. If you are a veteran and would like to request Veterans Preference for this job please provide qualifying documents (Copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty DD Form 214 or 215; Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) with your application submittal. Documentation must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment for the applicant to receive Veterans Preference.

Equal employment opportunity : All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status familial status gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law.

This position is not represented.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,Data Entry,Compliance,Accounting & Finance,Oracle database,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Communication,External Audit,MySQL,MS SQL,Microsoft offices,Financial statement,ACCA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 106512 - 149017