PBAM Implementation Consultant

Initial Posting Date: 08/03/2026

Final date to receive applications: 08/10/2026

Agency: Oregon Department of Education

Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,076

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: PBAM Implementation Consultant

Job Description:

Position Title: PBAM Implementation Consultant

Classification: Accountant 3

Salary: $6,384 - $10,076 ($7,306 - $10,775 PERS)

Type: Limited Duration ending: 06/30/2027, Full-time, Exempt MMS

We are seekingaPBAM Implementation Consultant to join our Office of Finance and Administration at the Oregon Department of Education. This is alimitedduration management service positionending
06/30/27

This position follows a hybrid work model. Onsite presence will be required when business or operational needs are best supported in person, such as collaboration, training, or work that requires access to onsite resources. Employees approved to work remotely must have a reliable and secure internet connection and must maintain a professional work environment that supports productivity. While working remotely, employees are expected to maintain the same level of performance, responsiveness, communication, and availability as they would in the office.

The PBAM Implementation Consultant will provide budget, accounting, and systems support to schools and districts implementing the newly revised PBAM and COA. The Program Budgeting and Accounting Manual (PBAM) establishes the uniform financial accounting and reporting framework for Oregon’s school districts, education service districts (ESDs), and charter schools, serves as the authoritative reference for Oregon’s standardized chart of accounts and financial reporting requirements, and provides guidance on applying applicable state and federal laws and accounting standards within Oregon’s K-12 education system.

The Oregon Chart of Accounts (COA) establishes the uniform financial coding structure required for all Education Agencies (EAs), which prepare financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for state and local governments as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the foundation for the PBAM. This position serves as the statewide subject matter expert and primary point of contact for Oregon school districts and ESDs as they transition to and operationalize the revised PBAM.

Revisions for the 2028 PBAM include:

• New Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Federal compliance updates (Uniform Grant Guidance 2 CFR 200, ESSA, IDEA).
• Modernized chart of accounts aligned to National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Oregon’s statutory requirements.
• Input from districts, ESDs, auditors, and professional associations.

This position provides advanced technical assistance, training, consultation, and ongoing support to ensure accurate, consistent, and compliant implementation of the PBAM chart of accounts, reporting structures, and fiscal processes. Serving as a key point of contact for districts and ESDs, the position delivers specialized guidance tailored to each scenario and works collaboratively with internal ODE teams, district and ESD business officials, software vendors, and other education partners to promote fiscal transparency, improve data quality, and support statewide alignment with PBAM requirements.

Typical duties include:

Direct Support — Provide specialized hands‑on assistance to districts/ESDs needing deeper and more technical support, including reviewing local chart-of-account structures, troubleshooting implementation challenges, and advising on system configuration.

Interagency Collaboration — Coordinate with internal ODEteams, vendorsto ensure consistentPBAM implementation.

Training Development — Design and deliver statewide training sessions, webinars, workshops, and written guidance to supportPBAM adoption and conformance with generally accepted accounting principles, governing rules, and policies

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager certificateANDthree years of accounting experience equivalent to Accountant 2 work to include designing and modifying…