Public Works Financial Manager

Jefferson County, Washington; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting

Government accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business-related field

Associate degree in accounting or related field + 2 years governmental accounting

Job description

Public Works Financial Manager

Port Townsend, WA

The Public Works Financial Manager oversees the department’s financial operations, including complex accounting, budgeting, payroll, and cost accounting systems. The position also participates in major program management decisions with fiscal implications. The successful candidate will lead Finance Department staff in day-to-day operations and collaborate closely with the Public Works Director, County Engineer, and division managers on annual budgets and reporting, project accounting, and grant management.

• 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 closely with Public Works Director, County Engineer, and division managers on annual budgets and reporting, project accounting, and grant management.

This is a full-time, FLSA exempt, in-person position. The typical work week is Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm at the Public Works office in Port Townsend.

Salary grade is MGR 19, with a 2026 salary range of $7,871.58-$9,681.05 monthly, DOE.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 11 paid state-recognized holidays, three (3) floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), bereavement leave, with retirement provided through Washington State DRS.

• A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or a business-related field.
• An associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in accounting or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, supplemented by coursework in accounting or governmental accounting.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least one (1) year managing a discrete work unit with direct responsibility for the performance of a team and/or individual employees.

Preferred Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Open until filled. EOE