Deputy Controller - Open Until Filled

Job Appointment: Regular, Full Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave. All manager and supervisor positions will be expected to report to their worksites full time. Remote workdays remain an option, to accommodate travel, or occasionally focus on major work projects. Position Summary The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the Accounting Management Division and rotates through its three sections to provide targeted support wherever needed. The ideal candidate brings strong budgeting experience, a solid understanding of financial systems, and hands‑on involvement with ERP installations or major system migrations. Responsibilities Provide assistance with the reporting, operations and financial systems, and training teams wherever needed, including supporting system enhancements and ERP-related activities. Apply your budget background to strengthen financial decision making, forecasting, and analysis throughout the Division. Look for opportunities to improve workflow, process, and policies across the Division, ensuring alignment with both budgetary needs and system capabilities. Coordinate the development of a variety of policies related to accounting activities at the City. Assess problematic procedures, and recommend, document and implement solutions in partnership with the Controller and City technical staff. This work will expand significantly as the City migrates to SAP S/4HANA and completes related ERP implementation phases. Prepare and oversee the preparation reports required by the auditors for the City’s financial and single audit. Stay current on changes in technology, accounting, grants management, and ERP best practices, sharing knowledge with teams, leadership, and partners across the City. Minimum Qualifications Experience in the areas of government audits. Experience in information technology including major ERP implementations, including the ability to learn and adapt to the ever‑changing environment of accounting and technology. Experience applying the principles of management, supervision, training and performance evaluation. Experience analyzing and making sound recommendations on complex financial operations, accounting systems, procedures and controls, and development of financial policies. Experience communicating effectively, orally and in writing, to a diverse variety of internal and external audiences. Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships to gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration. Preferred Qualifications Four years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance. Two years of supervisory experience. Experience with SAP or other large ERP system. Additional Information Union Representation: Non‑represented, no union affiliation. Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for a Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmitve Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Portlan