Deputy Director, Administration & Finance

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible/hybrid remote work options

12 paid holidays per year

Up to 25 vacation days per year

Tuition assistance programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington State Ferries, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), seeks a senior management professional to lead administrative functions, including accounting, purchasing, contracts, and business development. The role provides strategic and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable ferry service across Washington state.

The Deputy Director of Administration will guide risk management, fiscal controls, and executive communications, while promoting an

Competenze

• Public-Sector Business Integration: Expert knowledge of integrating accounting, procurement, contracts, purchasing, and business functions within a large public-sector enterprise.
• Fiscal Compliance: Advanced knowledge of GAAP, GASB, OFM policies, Budget and Accounting Act, and related statutes.
• Public Resource Management: Skill in directing large-scale public resources and aligning decisions with sustainability.
• Policy Development and Enforcement: Ability to develop, approve, and enforce division-wide policies.
• Risk Management and Internal Controls: Knowledge of enterprise risk management and internal controls in complex governmental orgs.
• Capital and Federal Funding Oversight: Knowledge of financial oversight for large capital programs and federal activities.
• Strategic and Operational Decision-Making: Skill in making high-impact decisions within delegated authority.
• Organizational Leadership: Ability to lead managers and staff across layers.
• Executive and Stakeholder Communication: Communicating complex financial matters to executives and legislators.

Mansioni

• Oversee daily Administration Department operations and align performance with strategic goals.
• Lead accounting, purchasing, contracting and consultant services, and business development.
• Oversee legal services and risk matters with the Attorney General’s Office coordination.
• Maintain accounting standards and fiscal controls per GAAP, GASB, OFM and state laws.
• Monitor funding and expenditures; advise senior leadership with reporting tools for internal and external audiences.
• Direct facility management and maintenance across multiple locations.
• Manage hiring, development plans, and performance management; coach managers.
• Foster an inclusive workplace that supports diversity and employee development.

Conoscenze

GAAP expertise

GASB standards

Public-sector accounting

Policy development

Risk management

Executive communication

Leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington State Ferries, a division of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), seeks a senior management professional to lead administrative functions, including accounting, purchasing, contracts, and business development. The role provides strategic and operational oversight to ensure safe, reliable ferry service across Washington state.

The Deputy Director of Administration will guide risk management, fiscal controls, and executive communications, while promoting an