Director of Finance, Transportation Program (Hybrid)

Jobtailor; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is seeking a senior financial leader to manage and guide all program finances across Oregon and Washington. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow to support bi-state transportation infrastructure goals.

The role requires strategic finance expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with federal and state agencies. Expect hybrid work and extensive travel to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Seven years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery; OR four years of management experience in transportation infrastructure development and project delivery and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Valid U.S. driver license and acceptable driving record.
• Experience in program or large project financing as well as financial processes.
• Experience in personnel management and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external partners.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and prepare long-term strategic goals and objectives and determine strategic plans.
• Must be able to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship offered.
• Must be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
• Must complete application, resume or application experience fields with dates, cover letter, questionnaire, and post-submission authorization and gender identity questionnaire

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program.
• Supervise all ODOT staff within the IBR program and oversee finance staff and related finance consultant contracts.
• Partner with ODOT and WSDOT on multi-state budget development, financial planning, forecasting, toll revenue management, grant administration, and federal reporting.
• Serve on the IBR Executive Leadership Team and provide strategic financial guidance.
• Build, manage, and update the program finance plan, including forecasting, modeling, and cash flow alignment.
• Coordinate financial reporting and compliance with FHWA, FTA, WSDOT, ODOT, and transit agencies.
• Bring financial topics to the executive team for program-level decisions.
• Collaborate on Oregon and Washington budget processes, bi-state funding packages, and legislative coordination.
• Engage elected officials, executives, transportation agencies, and other stakeholders on program finance matters.
• Manage grant funding, toll-related financial elements, STIP actions, bonding requirements, and bonding insurance obligations.
• Serve as primary liaison to ODOT leadership and elevate issues within the program governance structure.
• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options and considerable travel required

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Planning

Communication

Team Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program is seeking a senior financial leader to manage and guide all program finances across Oregon and Washington. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow to support bi-state transportation infrastructure goals.

The role requires strategic finance expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with federal and state agencies. Expect hybrid work and extensive travel to meet project milestones.