Manager, Financial Services Center - Portland, OR

Position Announcement · Position Details · Proposed Start Date 04/16/2026 Classification Title Fiscal Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Manager, Financial Services Center Department UFS Campus Accounting Svcs Position Number D94302 Representation UU - Unclassified Unreprese ...

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Position Announcement

Position Details

Proposed Start Date 04/16/2026 Classification Title Fiscal Services Rank N - No Rank Working Title Manager, Financial Services Center Department UFS Campus Accounting Svcs Position Number D94302 Representation UU - Unclassified Unrepresented Renewable Renewable End date, if applicable Position FTE 1 Tenure Status F - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept

Portland State University is Oregon's most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America's most dynamic cities. Our mission to "let knowledge serve the city" reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.

More than 20,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and
campus life
, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.

University Financial Services
(UFS), also known as the Controller Department, supports the university's mission of instruction and support by providing efficient and effective accounting and finance services and support for PSU faculty, staff, and students. These services are provided by three departments comprising Financial Reporting, Campus Accounting Services, and Project Accounting. The Controller's office also provides technical support in Banner Finance and training. The UFS team is dedicated to providing exemplary service to the campus through collaboration, partnership and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Manager, Financial Services Center position is a leadership role reporting to Assistant Controller and dedicated to driving operational excellence within PSU's Financial Service Center.

The Manager directly oversees the Financial Service Center team responsible for Accounts Payable and Procurement Card processes, as well as certain aspects of Vendor Management and Travel. The position ensures all functions are executed with peak efficiency, precision, and adherence to professional standards. All responsibilities will be conducted with a special focus on maintaining an impeccable level of customer service to our campus constituents. Beyond managing daily accounting activities and supervising a diverse team of classified staff, the position is responsible for continuous process improvement and the implementation of lean workflows. This position will also serve as a key administrative contact to facilitate engaging and collaborative relationships with staff and unit leadership across the campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 4-6 years professional experience.
• Highly developed analytical and communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of state regulations and agency policy and the ability to interpret policy to University personnel.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness in motivating employees and implementing procedures to streamline processes and improve customer service across campus.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA.
• Higher education experience.
• Managing a team within a unionized environment.
• Experience with Banner FIS.

Key Cultural Competencies

• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be between $74,232 and $86,297, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent
benefits package
includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our
total compensation calculator
to see the full value of our benefits package.

Application Instructions

Additional Information Additional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)

Please list the names, telephone numbers and email addresses for three professional references. Your references will be contacted only if you are selected as a finalist.

Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle? No Background Check Required Yes Position End Date (if applicable) If you have questions

Please email University Financial Services at

Search Details

Posting Close Date Projected Close Date for Posting Open Until Finalists Identified Application screening begins 02/23/2026 Quick Link

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please name the field within which you received your Bachelor's degree. (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you first find out about this position?

• PSU Website

• HERCJobs
• Urban League of Portland
• Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
• Oregon Employment Department
• Social Media
• Person Referral
• Career Builder
• Glass Door

• Other - Please describe in the next Question

• If you selected Other, please describe. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Optional Documents