Posted: 27-Apr-26
Location: Portland, Oregon
Type: Full Time
Salary: $247,545.00 - $371,363.00
Required Education:
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.
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required.
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".
