Looking for a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in a small community? Don’t miss the chance to join the City of Toledo team as the next Finance Director!
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play an integral role, using your financial expertise and leadership abilities, in supporting and enhancing the City’s financial stability and long-term health. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director is a key part of the City’s management team, serving alongside a passionate, collaborative, and friendly team dedicated to advancing the organization’s modernization efforts and overall vitality.
Toledo, Oregon (population 3,631) is a scenic community situated along the Yaquina River among the lush, wooded landscape of Lincoln County and the central Oregon coast. Nestled between an acclaimed wine region and a ruggedly beautiful beach, Toledo’s location along Highway 20 affords residents quick access to important amenities. Toledo maintains a quiet, rural atmosphere alongside the promise of abundant nearby recreational and entertainment opportunities.
The ideal candidate should be an experienced manager with excellent public sector finance skills and an appreciation for Toledo’s small-town feel. A professional, honest, and personable leader is desired, with strong communication abilities to inform, support, and collaborate with a variety of audiences. Well-rounded skills to provide excellent municipal management, strategy, and day-to-day support is essential. Experience with Oregon budget law is helpful.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
The Finance Director position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, fiscal management, or related degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Possession or ability to possess a Notary Public and Criminal Justice Information Services certification is also required.
The City prefers a candidate with an advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field and/or five or more years of progressively responsible experience. Experience working with Oregon budget law and/or for Oregon municipalities is helpful.
Compensation is $96,936 to $117,984 (DOQ) annually with excellent benefits.
To be considered, candidates must complete and email the following application materials to emily@jensenstrategies.com no later than Monday, January 19th, 2026
(1) concise cover letter summarizing relevant background and qualifications for the position in PDF or Word format;
(2) resume in PDF or Word format;
(3) a Supplemental Application Form* in PDF or Word format;
and, if applicable,
(4) Military veterans must submit a completed and signed Oregon Veteran’s Preference form* in PDF or Word format, with supporting documentation.
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