Strategic CFO & Operations Leader - Hybrid

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Services for the Blind invites applications for the Chief Financial & Operations Officer role (EMS BAND 3). The CFOO leads fiscal, purchasing, procurement, risk management, records, and facilities across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements and strong service delivery.

You’ll guide strategic planning, budgeting, and performance analytics, partner with the Executive Management Team, and foster a culture of accountability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field required.
• Five or more years of supervisory experience and leadership in budgeting/operations preferred.
• Experience with federal grants and state/federal fiscal compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the executive management team’s strategic advisor on operations and finance.
• Oversee fiscal, purchasing, procurement/contracting, records, risk management and facilities.
• Develop long-term budgets, forecasting, and resource planning across programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and state fiscal rules.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Grants management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Procurement

Contracting

Communication

Budget forecasting

Excel - advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree (public administration or business administration)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

State of Washington’s Department of Services for the Blind invites applications for the Chief Financial & Operations Officer role (EMS BAND 3). The CFOO leads fiscal, purchasing, procurement, risk management, records, and facilities across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with federal and state requirements and strong service delivery.

You’ll guide strategic planning, budgeting, and performance analytics, partner with the Executive Management Team, and foster a culture of accountability,