Strategic Program Finance Leader

State of Washington

Olympia (WA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in Olympia, WA seeks a strategic financial leader to head the Program Services Unit, shaping statewide fiscal policies, safeguarding financial integrity, and securing federal funding.

You will manage financial management, analysis, audits, and close processes; supervise an accounting team, mentor staff, and represent the agency on statewide committees, driving compliance with GAAP, GASB, and federal/state requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business with accounting courses.
Ten years’ work experience in professional accounting or auditing, preferably in governmental accounting with GAAP/GASB knowledge.
Five years supervisory experience; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a professional financial consultant in support of agency-wide accounting and financial systems.
Coordinate activities with program and institution fiscal areas state-wide across all administrations of the agency.
Identify and analyze national accounting standards and federal/state regulations and determine the impact on the department.
Assure appropriate and optimum use of the office's resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely professional development opportunities.