Fiscal Manager

The salary for this position is $6,827.00 - $9,101.00 Monthly

Thurston County Central Services is seeking a professional, motivated, and dependable candidate for the position of Fiscal Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for those with fiscal and budget experience looking to work in a great environment and receive excellent benefits.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the management, coordination, development, and maintenance of the department's annual and ongoing budget control systems and processes, conducts special accounting studies, maintains complex accounting systems for multiple funds and assists with policy planning, grant/contract administration, and department payroll functions. Manages and directs the department's entire accounting and financial functions to include preparing and running annual reconciliation and internal rates. This position is a member of the Department Management Team.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of assigned staff. Recommends selection of staff, trains staff, evaluates performance, and recommends disciplinary action. Analyzes and resolves the most complex problems that arise and provides on-going technical expertise.
• Oversees and directs accounting functions of the department to include budget preparation, grants management, payroll, accounts payable/purchasing, voucher preparation, fixed asset accountability and cash receipting, client accounts receivable system and third-party public and private reimbursements. Identifies and resolves accounting and financial management control issues and establishes systems of financial internal control.
• Oversees and directs department information technology work to include Central Services coordination, hardware and software inventory systems and management of information technology replacement plan.
• Manages the development, presentation, implementation, and control of a balanced department budget. Analyzes the operating status, budget requests, revenues, fund balances and expenditures for each program. Compiles annual operating budgets for various funds and monitors approved budgets throughout the year to prevent over-expenditures and processes necessary adjustments to reflect changes in operating or funding conditions.
• Designs, develops, and prepares complex financial management reports for use in department decision making and policy setting (e.g. cost of service/basis for fee determination, billing rates) as well as completing other internal and external reporting requirements. Involves independent project work, evaluation and development of useful data and information.
• Administers department grant and contract management requirements to assure fiscal requirements are followed. Maintains grant receivables. Represents the department in dealing with State and Federal grant sources regarding accounting and fiscal information.
• Recommends and implements approved policies and procedures to assure effective functioning of the accounting activities of assigned area and assure compliance with accounting standards and requirements.
• Conducts periodic internal audit of accounting programs, expenditures, and activities to assure compliance with local, state and federal requirements and with any applicable grant or contract requirements.
• Represents the department on various other interdepartmental and intergovernmental committees and task forces.
• May perform any of the duties listed in Accounting Assistant I-IV and Accounting Analyst I-II.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment. Lifting of records and reports may be required, usually not in excess of 50 lbs.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn a minimum of 12 paid vacation days per year in addition to 11 paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made 120 qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration. Coursework must have included college-level commercial and/or governmental accounting courses. Additional related experiences may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Must have a minimum of four years progressively responsible experience in accounting with at least two years in governmental accounting. Two years supervisory experience required.
• Must have the ability to proficiently utilize a personal computer and appropriate software to successfully perform essential functions of the position.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate the development of budgets within a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures and to analyze complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide financial analysis for public service activities and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and direct the work of other employees.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work, organize tasks, set and meet deadlines, as well as plan and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and control complex accounting and financial systems.
• Knowledge of BARS (Budgeting Accounting Reporting System), GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and various reporting systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally. Ability to elicit cooperation, enthusiasm, solves conflicts and coordinate efforts smoothly amongst diverse participant members.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Contact Person: Bruce Rohrbough, Acting Central Services Director, (360) 867-2397

This position is:

- Not represented by a union

- Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

- Eligible for benefits

Items required for consideration:

- Application

- Resume

- Letter of Interest

PLEASE NOTE: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.