DSHS WSH Assistant Budget and Finance Manager

State of Washington • Pierce County – Lakewood, WA

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About The Position

The Assistant Budget and Finance Manager at Western State Hospital (WSH) provides oversight of hospital-wide budget development and financial analysis and is a member of the hospital’s Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Budget and Finance Manager, this role manages or assists with projects, analyzes complex financial data, and provides recommendations to the Chief Finance Officer. The position contributes financial expertise to decisions affecting hospital budgets, supports ongoing expenditure monitoring, and provides analysis to stakeholders across WSH.

The role develops, implements, and monitors budget and finance materials for assigned projects; analyzes project budgets and recommends budgetary controls; and provides monthly analysis of budgets, forecasts, and expenditure trends to executive and agency leaders. It also manages WSH purchase requests through the Tracks Systems, advises staff and stakeholders on fiscal and administrative matters, supports the financial integrity of services delivered by Consolidated Business Services, and jointly develops and implements WSH policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, health administration, or a related field, and three years of experience conducting research and analyzing financial data, policies, laws, rules, or regulations; a comparable combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the required education.

Nice To Haves

• One year of budget experience in behavioral health.
• One year of budget experience in an administrative capacity.
• Knowledge of state government fiscal and budget matters.
• Ability to use good judgment and professional knowledge effectively in complex situations.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills and abilities.
• Expert knowledge of and proficiency with Windows and Excel programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor budget and finance materials for projects assigned by the CFO or Budget and Finance Manager.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of project budgets and recommend budgetary controls.
• Provide monthly analysis of budgets, forecasts, and expenditure trends to the CFO, executive management, and BHHA leadership for assigned projects.
• Receive and manage WSH purchase requests through the Tracks Systems.
• Provide strategic assistance and guidance to staff, leadership, and stakeholders on policy, position management, tracking and reporting requirements, overtime expenditure control, agency directives, attendance policy, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Ensure the financial integrity of services delivered by Consolidated Business Services in support of the Civil Center and Gage Center.
• Jointly develop and implement WSH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level