Public Works Financial Manager

Jeffersonmrc; Washington; On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Public Works Financial Manager to oversee the department's financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, and cost accounting, with involvement in major program 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, reporting, project accounting, and grant management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• At least one year managing a discrete work unit with direct responsibility for a team.
• CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department financial operations including accounting, budgeting, payroll, and cost accounting.
• Lead Finance Department staff and collaborate with the Public Works Director, County Engineer, and division managers on budgets and reporting.
• Manage project accounting and grant management.

Skills

Accounting experience

Team leadership

Education

Education equivalence

Job description

Job Opportunities

Jefferson County encourages ALL people to apply.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty satisfactorily. Please see the Financial Manager job description for a more comprehensive list of duties and requirements.

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Additionally, all applicants must have:

• 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.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Hours and Compensation

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.

Jefferson County offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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.