Business and Financial Operations Manager - Parks and Recreation

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is hybrid: primarily in-person, with the flexibility to work from home. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled business and finance professional who is energized by both leadership and public service. In this role, you will help shape and strengthen the financial systems, processes, and practices that support the ongoing success of Pierce County Parks and Recreation. Working within our large and fast-moving department, you will play a key role in ensuring resources are managed responsibly, strategically, and transparently. Your work will directly support the department’s ability to deliver high-quality services, maintain accountability, track performance, and create meaningful value for the communities we serve across Pierce County. Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature. Our department is made up of four divisions: Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces. Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day. In this role, you will help shape the future of Pierce County Parks and Recreation by strengthening and modernizing the financial practices, systems, and procedures that support one of the County’s most visible and community-focused departments. Your leadership will help ensure resources are aligned strategically to support daily operations, long-term planning, capital development, and the delivery of programs and services that residents rely on every day. The work you do will directly contribute to creating safer, healthier, more connected, and more vibrant communities across Pierce County. From supporting major capital investments to improving operational efficiency and accountability, your impact will be felt throughout the organization and in the communities we serve. Pierce County is also committed to investing in its people. You will have access to ongoing professional development, leadership training, and learning opportunities designed to support your continued growth and long-term success throughout your career.

Requirements

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in financial monitoring and developing large complex budgets with multiple funds, accounting and financial planning and finance experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position.
Three years of supervisory experience.
Experience working with capital budgets.
A related degree can be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Take a central role in the development, presentation, and implementation of the department’s budgets for operations, capital, maintenance, administration, and performance management systems.
Serves as an integral member in the preparation of long and short-term financial plans for the department and ensure alignment with key stakeholders.
Perform operational reviews, financial analysis and solve operational problems.
Develop sound allocation methodologies in alignment with generally accepted fiscal practices.
Provide effective leadership to assigned staff.
Analyze and develop policies, procedures and protocols for administrative efficiencies.
Support the development, measurement and execution of the mission, goals, and objectives of the department and County.