Fiscal Analyst (FA3)

Fiscal Analyst

Oregon Housing and Community Services is looking for an experienced financial advisor to take on a key leadership position as a Fiscal Analyst in our Accounting Section. The person in this position will be the primary fiscal advisor for various programmatic areas by providing financial, analytical, system, and compliance support.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our core values: Collaboration Compassion Equity Integrity Leadership Transparency.

Important information

• Working condition: Hybrid > This position has some requirements for in-person work.
• This position is permanent, full-time, and represented by SEIU.
• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

What you will do

The person in this position will act as the primary fiscal advisor for various programmatic areas by providing financial, analytical, system, and compliance support. This position reports directly to the Controller and is responsible for making decisions related to in-depth financial analysis and policy development connected to various initiatives the agency and/or division is working on. The role of the Fiscal Analyst will involve complex accounting analysis and forecasting, financial policy development, consultation with program staff, and coordination with financial staff regarding improvement or development of internal controls. This role will also be responsible for the development of fiscal policies and procedures to assist with program development and implementation. This position will collaborate with management and various stakeholders regarding system design to ensure fiscal processes and internal controls are established, in addition to performing in-depth analysis and complex reconciliations between various systems and data sources to ensure data integrity.

Minimum qualifications

Six years of progressively responsible experience included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system. Experience must have included modeling and forecasting fiscal information. Note: A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public or Non-Profit Management, Finance, Accounting or a related degree (such as Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration or other analytical or technical degree) may substitute for three years of the required experience. A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for four of the six years.

Desired attributes

• Experience as a financial advisor in various programs and funding sources, and experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to evaluate budgets and spending by developing funding guidelines, monitoring fund utilization, identifying new fund allocations, and understanding funding source requirements.
• Experience monitoring cash flows, budget reservations, and forecast future revenue and expenditure trends.
• Develop spreadsheets, including linking multiple spreadsheets, creating complex formulas, utilizing multiple query tools, and performing reconciliations between various data sets.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to take initiative in creating processes, procedures, and providing training to others when needed.
• Ability to work with multiple systems, data sets, and troubleshoot system configuration to improve processes for financial transactions.
• Experience preparing financial forecasting, ad hoc financial and statistical reports, and state and federal financial reports.
• Ability to develop reporting dashboards utilizing OBIEE, Power BI or experience utilizing alternatives.
• Working well with others is an approachable team player, willing to share knowledge and collaborate, adding value to the team's overall performance.
• Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.

What's in it for you

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package! A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training. An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness. Generous benefits package including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS). The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

Recruitment timeline

• Recruitment closes: 07/13/25
• Recruiter screening for minimum qualifications: On-going
• Hiring manager screening for requested skills: On-going
• 1st round of interviews: Week of 07/14/25
• 2nd round in-person interviews: TBD if needed
• 3rd round interviews: TBD if needed
• Anticipated start date: 08/18/25

Application guidance and requirements

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
• External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.
• Required: Attach your most up-to-date resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.
• Required: Attach a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the "Desired Attributes" for this position.
• A cover letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov.

Who we are

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx

Accounting section

The Accounting Section of the Controller's Office includes general accounting functions for all aspects of the agency to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant management reporting, sub-grantee distributions, federal draws, financial reporting, management of general ledger structure and systems development to support accounting transactions, annual audit and statewide financial statement support, investment accounting, and enterprise financial statement and disclosures preparation. Work performed in this section ensures accountability, transparency, and stewardship of resources.

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• If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and