Accounting Manager (Accounting Manager 2)

Working at the Oregon Department of Energy

At the Oregon Department of Energy, we are helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse.

We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians.

The Central Services Division is responsible for the critical operations that ensure the agency functions effectively, efficiently, in support of its mission, and in compliance with state and federal requirements. This includes financial management such as budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, contracting, and federal grants administration, to ensure fiscal integrity and resource stewardship. The division also oversees information technology and database management, providing secure, innovative, reliable systems that support agency operations. Facilities and records management, risk management, and employee safety functions ensure a safe, organized, and compliant workplace.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.

About the Role

You will direct the agency's accounting and financial reporting functions and provide fiscal leadership to ensure fiscal integrity, effective internal controls, compliance with state and federal requirements, and responsible stewardship of public resources. The position provides strategic direction, financial governance, financial risk management, and fiscal advisement related to accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and long-range financial planning. The position also provides leadership and oversight of professional accounting staff and organizational financial management functions to support agency operations and strategic objectives.

This position is primarily remote, with a work schedule consisting of 8-hour workdays between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. However, due to supervisory responsibilities for payroll staff, the employee may be required to travel to the Salem office as frequently as once per week. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to be physically at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon, at least six (6) times per year. This includes attendance at pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed.

Hiring Process

To apply, you must be a current State of Oregon employee. Click the "Apply" button above and complete the online application. A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting; please attach both documents to the "My Experience" section under Resume/CV in the application. Answer all the supplemental questions.

Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.). Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview. Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity

The Oregon Department of Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability and is committed to workplace diversity. Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position and strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes.

The Oregon Department of Energy does not provide visa sponsorship, including STEM OPT extensions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both currently and in the future. On your first day of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form to verify your work authorization.

If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process, or need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Sam Krygier at sam.krygier@energy.oregon.gov or call (503)-931-3340.