Library Finance and Facilities Director

About the role

It takes a lot to run a library system. Not only do you need dedicated public service staff, an outstanding collection of materials, and engaging and educational programs; but you also need a talented team of support staff working behind the scenes to ensure smooth operations for all. We're currently seeking a strategic thinker with financial savvy and experience in operational excellence to guide this talented team as our next Library Finance and Facilities Director. This position is an unclassified/executive position and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Libraries and may be subject to discharge at any time. This salaried executive position is not eligible for overtime. The Library Finance and Facilities Director is a member of the Library's Executive Management Team (EMT). As such, you work collaboratively with other EMT members to provide departmental leadership and develop strategic direction and objectives in alignment with Multnomah County Library District Board's priorities, county, state and community processes and priorities, and the Library's strategic direction. You serve as a key advisor to the Director and Deputy Director on organizational issues and planning. You assume leadership roles for special strategic initiatives and projects assigned by the Director of Libraries and serve as the Library's representative on countywide strategic committees such as the Financial Management Forum. You will also supervise Library Business Services and Library Facilities Management Staff, which includes day-to-day supervision of the Library Finance Manager and Facilities Manager and indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of a diverse workforce. You will manage performance and work with staff to address areas of opportunity and meet agreed upon goals and objectives. You will also facilitate effective communication and cooperation between staff to build teamwork and coordination of program activities and goals. In this role, you will oversee the annual budget (approximately $127 million) development process for both the Library department and the independent Multnomah County Library District. This work requires coordinating across executive leaders, equity team, analytics team, and cost center managers to produce the Library budget in alignment with Library Director's priorities. This includes developing near term and long range financial strategies and priorities for the Library department and Library district as well as performing complex departmental budgetary and forecast analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making. Other responsibilities in this area include, but are not limited to: Acting as the primary liaison to the County Budget Office and County Finance leadership team. Overseeing financial policy for the Library Department and Library District, in conjunction with the Library Director and County CFO. Oversight of contracts, procurement, accounting, grants management, and budget monitoring functions for the Library department. Build and maintain strong relationships with Library managers and Finance leaders across the County to promote trust, transparency, and collaboration. Evaluating revenue resources including potential grants from the Friends of the Library, The Library Foundation, and other grant funders. Develop Library District financial strategy as it relates to the operationalization of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Multnomah County, and associated administrative services and service level agreements. In addition, you will oversee the Library Facilities and Logistics functions. This will require providing guidance and oversight of all real property transactions including lease acquisition and renewal, property sales, site development for temporary spaces, property management agreements, sales and other real estate activities for the Library department. You will oversee long term capital planning for the Library, in conjunction with the Department of County Assets, to ensure that Library capital projects are planned and executed for the long term benefit of the community and the best return for taxpayer investment. Other responsibilities in this area include, but are not limited to: Partnering with Library managers and County Facilities and Property Management to ensure Library facilities are well-maintained and in condition to support daily operational needs of patrons and staff. Providing guidance and support to the Project Management Office in the overall implementation of the Library capital bond program via the Bond

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Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $118,948.83 - $190,317.60 Annual Department: Library Department Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 12, 2026

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