Public Sector Finance Director - Budget & Strategy

Washington Department of Natural Resources

Washington

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid remote work

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services seeks a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership for the FTAA and other divisions. You will oversee a $620M biennial budget, coordinate IT budgeting, ensure compliance, and guide the organization through One Washington transformation.

You will lead an 18-person staff, drive improvements in accounting and budgeting, manage budget risks, and partner with OFM, the Governor’s Office, and legislative staff to support public

Qualifications

This role requires senior-level financial leadership and strategic budgeting.
Experience managing large budgets with diverse funding streams is essential.
Strong knowledge of state and federal financial regulations is required.

Responsibilities

Provide budget expertise and independent financial analysis to guide the agency's $620M biennial budget.
Coordinate IT budget centralization and ensure regulatory compliance across divisions.
Lead enterprise-wide financial initiatives and audit-resolution activities.
Communicate budget implications clearly to executive leadership and legislators.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic leadership

Financial forecasting

Team leadership

IT budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

You will lead an 18-person staff, drive improvements in accounting and budgeting, manage budget risks, and partner with OFM, the Governor’s Office, and legislative staff to support public

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