Posted: 8/5/26
Salary: $29.50- $50.46/hour (Grade 12-14 of Employee Pay Plan)
Location: Newberg, OR

 

Position Information:

Are you an organized, people-focused finance professional who enjoys making a positive difference? Join our team at Chehalem Park & Recreation District as the organization’s Finance Director and help support the employees who provide exceptional parks, recreation, and community services. You will become part of a collaborative and welcoming team in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful wine country. We offer meaningful work, outstanding employee perks, flexible schedule, and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive public-service environment. Bring your skills, positive energy, and commitment to excellent service—and build a rewarding career with a team that values its employees and the community it serves.

 

Job Summary:

The Finance Director performs a variety of professional and technical duties related to financial, fiscal, and accounting functions of the District. This position is responsible for day-to-day transactional fiscal activities, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and completing reporting requirements. The role operates with a high level of autonomy under direct supervision of the HR Director. The position may give direction to or have management oversight of Administrative Assistant, Fiscal Assistant, or other personnel supporting financial and fiscal tasks.

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 7 or more years of experience administering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger functions in a local government setting.
• 7 or more years of experience working with financial, payroll, and/or human resources information systems in a government setting including but not limited to Paychex, Springbrook, and/or DebtBook systems.
• 5 or more years of experience conducting bank statement reconciliations and related tasks in a local government setting.
• 2 or more years of experience employee management and supervisory experience in a finance setting.

 

How to Apply:

Submit applications to Clay Downing at cdowning@cprdnewberg.org or drop off at the Administration Offices located at 125 S. Elliott Rd, Newberg OR 97132. Applications are available online at cprdnewberg.org and in person at the Administration Offices.