Public Works Finance Leader — Budget, Grants & Reporting

Jefferson County, Washington

Port Townsend (WA)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 108,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

11 paid state-recognized holidays

Three floating holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Bereavement leave

Retirement through Washington State DR

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Works is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the department's accounting, budgeting, payroll and cost accounting systems. The role leads the Finance Department staff and collaborates with the Public Works Director, County Engineer and division managers on annual budgets, reporting, project accounting and grant management.

The position is full-time, in-person in Port Townsend, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a MGR 19 salary range ($7,871.58–$9,681.05 monthly) DOE and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a business-related field.
An associate degree plus two years of governmental accounting experience.
Eight years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including team management.
Minimum of five years managing a discrete work unit with direct staff responsibility.

Responsibilities

Oversee the department’s financial operations including complex accounting, budgeting, payroll and cost accounting systems.
Participate in major program management decisions with fiscal implications.
Lead Finance Department staff in day-to-day operations.
Collaborate with Public Works Director, County Engineer, and division managers on budgets, reporting, project accounting, and grant management.