TriMet is seeking an experienced and strategic finance executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the General Manager and advising the Board of Directors, the CFO leads TriMet’s financial functions, helps ensure long-term fiscal sustainability for the District and shapes the financial future of Oregon's largest transit agency.
This position oversees budgeting, accounting, treasury, investments, grants, procurement, revenue operations, risk management, debt programs, and internal controls. The CFO also serves as a key advisor to the General Manager and Board of Directors and plays an important leadership role in ongoing organizational initiatives, including an ERP replacement project.
The ideal candidate will bring senior management-level leadership experience in public sector, transit, infrastructure, or similarly complex organizations. Knowledge of municipal finance, capital planning, debt issuance, and Oregon budget practices is highly valued. A bachelor’s degree is required; CPA, CGFM, CPFO, or related credentials are preferred.
Based in Portland, Oregon, this is an in-person first role focused on collaboration, service, and operational excellence.
Interested candidates are invited to reach out to learn more about this opportunity by calling Emily Alkek at 971-610-6100 or applying here:
A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required.
A Master's Degree in Finance, Business Management, or Accounting is preferred.
Coursework or equivalent in Auditing, Financial Management, Economics, and Human Resources is preferred.
A minimum of thirteen (13) years total credited experience.*
Ten (10) years of financial or administrative experience in a financial institution, government agency, or private corporation at the senior management level are required.
Five (5) years of management experience are required.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or other related certification such as the CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) or CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer) is preferred.
Or any equivalent combination of training or experience.
*The amount of credit a candidate receives for prior years of experience is based on the relevancy of that experience to the required or preferred prerequisites of the job description. Experience is prorated based on hours worked. LRHR assigns and validates the "credited experience".
Minimum: $247,545.00 Maximum: $371,363.00
Salary offers will be determined by a candidate’s education, training and relevant experience. Any final offer of employment will fall within the range stated above. For transparency, we choose to list the full available grade range, however, TriMet’s salary administration process will ultimately determine the final salary offered.
Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:
1. Application Review (please include: Cover Letter and Resume) 2. Panel Interviews 3. Reference Check and Degree Verification 4. Background Check and FCRA Credit Check
TriMet provides bus, light rail and commuter rail service in the Portland, Oregon region. Our transportation options connect people with their community, while easing traffic congestion and reducing air pollution — making our region a better place to live.
Working at TriMet means making connections. We believe providing a safe and reliable ride doesn’t just get people to work, school, shopping or the doctor’s office — it also opens doors to a stronger community and a better future.
Our team of nearly 3,000 does it all, from driving to fixing to planning, creating and communicating. What connects us is our commitment to making the Portland area a better place to live, through shared values like responsiveness, inclusivity and accountability.
