Description

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:

Respect | Trust | Diversity | Inclusion | Equity

This recruitment is open continuous; however applications will be reviewed weekly therefore it is in your best interest to apply early.

The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time.

At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

Our Director’s Office is currently recruiting for a transformational leader who fosters collaboration and an inclusive environment to join our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) team as our Chief Financial Officer. This leader will display excellent judgment, modeling and empowering others to display their individual and collective brilliance through innovative and creative thinking.

As one of the most visible state agencies and the second-largest revenue generator in Washington State, we engage with over 6 million residents each year and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees. We understand that our services are vital to the daily lives of our customers, enabling them to live, work, drive, and thrive. We take this responsibility to heart and are dedicated to providing equitable and meaningful access to our services for every resident.

If you are a leader who displays personal courage, perseverance, and humility to hold yourself and others responsible for embodying our agency’s purpose statement and values, please read on.

Duties

Reporting to the Deputy Director, your role will encompass providing comprehensive financial leadership and operational oversight of the agency’s Budget Office and Accounting Services. Your skills in people-centered leadership will be instrumental to your success, as you will be expected to demonstrate respect and ensure that each individual’s voice is acknowledged and that they are regarded as valued participants. Furthermore, your capacity to swiftly develop, maintain, and enhance relationships both within and outside the organization will prove advantageous as you represent the agency on accounting and budget matters in engagements with the Office of the State Treasurer, the Office of Financial Management, as well as other state and federal agencies, local governmental entities, and private vendors.

Some Of What You Will Do

Identify and plan for current and future needs and projections of the program including goals, objectives, and resources necessary to accomplish them within the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the agency.
Oversee, maintain, and control financial entries to the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS) in accordance with OFM policies and procedures.
Manage the budget lifecycle through the legislative session (including budget-related decision packages), close of fiscal year, and the end of the biennium.
Provide financial leadership in the management of financial resources in support of agency mission and goals.
Manage on a statewide basis revenue receipt, fund distribution, accounts receivables, vendor payments and travel expenditures.
Oversee day to day financial operations and planning for budget and accounting including the provision of timely and accurate data, analysis, projections, and financial expertise necessary for effective agency decision making.
Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals in managing the agency’s financial resources and supporting their growth and development.

If you are ready to help us achieve our purpose of helping every Washington resident live, work, drive and thrive by ensuring DOL’s financial integrity, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the position:

Ten (10) years of combined relevant experience and education in finance, accounting, economics, public or business administration, or closely related field.
Experience must include:
- Five (5) years of progressive financial management experience including managing supervisors in a highly complex organization, applying human-centric leadership and management principles.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of complex budgetary processes with experience preparing and presenting budgets.
- Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present information to an executive leadership team.
- Knowledge of internal control principles.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in coaching, motivating and empowering employees.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all levels within an organization and with external partners.

What May Help Set You Apart

Additional related professional work experience such as:
- Leading, developing, and leveraging managers and staff in multiple locations, supporting a customer/public service organization.
- Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the workplace.
- Communicating effectively with diverse individuals and audiences in a variety of formats, and coaching others to do the same.
- Partnering and collaborating at the management or executive level with internal and external staff and stakeholders.
Developing and implementing:
- Holistic, creative, and strategic ideas and initiatives.
- Operational plans and initiatives.
- Change initiatives and process improvements.
Working with budgets, contracts, and policies.
Interpreting and applying complex laws, rules, and policies.
Working with legislative and rulemaking processes.
Knowledge of complex budgetary processes.
Experience with:
- Planning, directing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating functional and technical components of financial operations.
- Budget development and fiscal management, including accounting and/or finance practices and procedures, financial statements, tracking revenue and expenditures, relationships between revenues, expenses, cost allocations, budget projections, reporting and evaluation.
- Automated financial management systems and software, including, but not limited to Excel.
- Working in a governmental/public sector budget preparation and administration section with a working knowledge of state budgetary and legislative processes.
- Implementing Washington state governmental budget and accounting standards, guidelines, and policies.
- Analyzing financial and performance data, forecasting techniques, and financial analysis reports and developing recommendations for management in decision-making.
- Presenting and communicating financial concepts and information using plain talk to nonfinancial managers and staff both verbally and in writing.
- Writing and reviewing fiscal notes.
- Preparing and presenting financial analysis reporting.
Certified Public Accountant and/or Washington Certified Public Accountant.

Education to experience equivalency

Associate's degree = 2 years Bachelor’s degree = 4 years Master's degree = 5 years

Experience may be gained concurrently *

Additional Requirements Of Employment

The ability to work in-person in our Olympia office three days a week or more as business needs arise.
The ability to travel overnight and out of state.
Prior to a new hire, a pre-employment screening that includes a criminal record history check will be conducted. These findings may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

For information about this position, available accommodations, or the interview process, contact Dawn Loduha.

Supplemental Information

Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion!

How To Apply

Select the Apply button at the top of this job announcement.
Attach the following to your application using the 'add attachments' option:
- Your current resume
- A cover letter detailing your qualifications for the role and providing specific examples that illustrate your ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the job description.

Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

A paycheck is just part of a total compensation package. We offer some of the nation’s best benefits.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.

We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.

Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice

To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference, email the Talent Acquisition team. Please include the title of this position in the subject line.

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of teammates, customers, and partners. How will you leverage your understanding of cultural differences to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed?

02

What is your highest level of relevant education?

1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits)
Associate's degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits)
3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's degree or higher
None of these apply

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How many years of experience do you have in finance, accounting, economics, public or business administration, or closely related field?

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I have 4 or more years of this type of experience.
I have 5 or more of this type of experience.
I have 6 or more years of this type of experience.
I have 7 or more years of this type of experience.
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Do you have five (5) years of progressive management experience including managing supervisors in a highly complex organization, and applying human-centric leadership and management principles?

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Do You Have The Following (select All That Apply)

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of complex budgetary processes with experience preparing and presenting budgets.
Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present information to an executive leadership team.
Knowledge of internal control principles.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in coaching, motivating and empowering employees.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all levels within an organization and with external partners.
None of these.

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Where did you learn of this vacancy?

careers.wa.gov
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
DOL jobs pages
Hiring event/workshop
Indeed.com
VERG event
Word of mouth
Other

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If you answered "other" to the preceding question, please indicate where you learned of the vacancy in the space below.

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I understand to be considered for this position I must attach my current resume and a cover letter detailing my qualifications for the role and provide specific examples that illustrate my ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the job description.

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