FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER

The salary for this position is: $9,543.00 - $12,725.00 monthly .

The Thurston County Auditor is seeking a Financial Services Manager . This position is responsible for the overall management of the Financial Services division of the Thurston County Auditor's Office. This position supervises professional auditors, managers, analysts, accountants, and accounting assistants. Responsibilities include oversight of effective administration and internal controls of the comprehensive accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grants management, budget monitoring, capital assets, labor/job costs, project costs, and financial guidelines of the County. This position works extensively with elected officials, department directors, and other agencies.

This is an at-will position that is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the elected County Auditor.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages operations of the Financial Services division of the Auditor's Office to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel.
• Provides planning leadership and direction and develops strategic short and long-range goals and objectives for efficient operations.
• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, reviews progress, and adjusts priorities as needed to assure work is performed efficiently.
• Develops and implements external and internal customer service strategy for carrying out the services and functions of the office.
• Assess staffing needs, recommend modification of staffing levels; conduct performance evaluations and develop performance measures and standards.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate appropriate training for staff.
• Investigate employee issues, grievances and complaints involving subordinates and implement resolutions and/or take disciplinary actions.
• Approve leave requests, overtime and assure adequate coverage during staff absences.
• Controls, monitors, and administers the financial accountability of Thurston County in the recording and reporting of financial data, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Indirect Cost Plan and other monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Recommends and reviews accounting methods and priorities to unify County financial reporting programs.
• Ensures that accounting and other systems conform with BARS, Governmental Auditing, Accounting and Financial Reporting Principles, RCW's, local ordinances, and applicable state/federal regulations; that the County Budget is developed, monitored, controlled and modified in accordance with regulatory statute; and that the fiscal position of the County is fairly represented to management and in public reports.
• Serves as liaison with various government or other agencies.
• Manages financial analysis and long-range planning services and oversees the research, development and recommendations for a variety of multi-year work plans, reporting formats, and financial estimates.
• Interprets and provides direction on financial cost information and budget reports for management.
• Oversees the management of integrated information and identifies automated financial systems design and applications to meet accounting needs.
• Oversees a broad range of consulting services to departments, offices, advisory and citizen groups, and to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Leads or serves on various accounting task teams.
• Serves as ex officio member and secretary to the Financial Management Committee and Internal Audit Committee.
• Works within the County to establish priorities for departmental accounting personnel.
In the absence of the Chief Deputy Auditor, acts on their behalf.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in an office environment but may require travel to meetings at outlying sites.

WHO WE ARE:

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

HAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in government finance, accounting, auditing, and financial reporting, with two years of supervisory experience and three years of budget management or experience in managing a professional accounting office.
• Advanced and comprehensive working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standard Board's pronouncements (statements, interpretations, technical bulletins, and exposure drafts), Financial Accounting Standards Board pronouncements, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and other pronouncements of nationally recognized accounting and auditing organizations.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, analysis, information retrieval and tracking.
• A valid Washington State Driver's License.
Must pass background check.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• An MBA or MPA in finance, accounting, management, business administration or equivalent.
• A State of Washington certificate as a Certified Public Accountant.
• Advanced and comprehensive working knowledge of designing, developing and implementing automated financial information systems.
• Advanced and comprehensive working knowledge of cost allocation and designing, developing and implementing cost allocations plans.
• Advanced and comprehensive working knowledge of administration of state and federal grants.
• Experience in preparation of an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Applications.
Trained in Six Sigma Lean business principles.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Diana Benson, Chief Deputy Auditor 360.786.5588 or diana.benson@co.thurston.wa.us

This position is:

• At-will
• Eligible for benefits
• Not represented by a union
Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Items requested for consideration:

• Application
• Letter of Interest
Resume

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.