Fiscal Services Manager

Applications received by 10/6/23 will receive first consideration.

This position is in office with occasional opportunity to work remote.
 

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
As an accomplished finance professional with considerable knowledge of accounting principles, theories, concepts, and terms, you will be a member of the management team involved in all aspects of operations, oversight, and policy development. You are responsible for and oversee all aspects of fiscal management for the Clerk’s Office ensuring success and good governance on all levels.
 
Why It's a Great Department:  
The Clerk of the Superior Court's work is mostly administrative in nature, providing essential services for the community through maintaining the records of all cases filed in the Superior Court. We are an essential service helping people navigate through unfamiliar territory during challenging times with knowledge and empathy creating safe spaces for residents of the county
 
To learn more about the Clerk's Office, visit our department website.
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/95/Clerk-of-the-Superior-Court 
 
How to be Successful in the Role
As a detail-oriented strategic thinker, we look to you to delve into details as well as see the policy and big picture. You will gain an understanding of our services and needs, learn our systems and related fiscal intersections, and apply business analytics to ensure adequate funding to sustain and anticipate change. Your ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds as well as establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, public and private officials, unit managers, clients, providers, and the general public will be instrumental to your success. We look to you to guide inclusive decision-making for continuous process improvement across the department.
 
Your Future in this Role
You are critical to our success and an integral member of the team. Your daily decisions and actions will impact our ability to fulfill our mission. You will have many opportunities to participate in countywide initiatives, pilot systems, and other uses of your expertise.
 
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and supervises all aspects of department budget.
• Assists in hiring of fiscal staff.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of fiscal support employees.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of staff training and supervision.
• Determines work procedures and schedules and methods of expediting workflow.
• Supervises data collection for the preparation of financial reports on departmental activities.
• Controls expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.
• Reviews proposed expenditures to determine compliance with allocated budget expenditures and recommends approval or disapproval of expenditures while keeping department head informed.
• Supervises collection of statutory fees and fines to be held in separate trusts as directed by court order, receipt and disbursement of funds and child support payments.
• Responsible for maintaining accountability of superior and juvenile court fees, fines, investments.  
• Establishes investment accounts per court orders for individuals involved in litigation with financial institutions in Pierce County.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Administrator for the Courts relative to Receipt Accounting System procedures and accounting module implementation to the SCOMIS computer system.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions of Washington Association of County Officials, Washington Association of County Clerks and others as determined by the Clerk.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential function can be found here.MINIMUM QAUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business or public administration AND
• Four or more years of related experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory/lead capacity.
• Any combination of experience/education which would clearly indicate the ability to perform the duties of the position will substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• An updated resume included with application materials.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• Submit a current resume and cover letter with your application.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.   Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?

Salary : $88,730 - $113,646