Office Financial Lead (BA 4) DOH9013

State of Washington • Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional to serve as an Office Financial Lead within the Office of Financial Services (OFS). OFS provides leadership and support for agency priorities through quality financial and operational management, including budgeting, contracting, grant management, procurement, fiscal monitoring, and accounting services. This position supports the Office of Immunization (OI) within the Division of Prevention and Community Health (PCH). PCH works with partners across Washington to promote healthy people and communities through policies, programs, and activities that encourage healthy behaviors and lifelong prevention. The Office Financial Lead coordinates and supports the timely completion of budget, grant, contract, and other financial management activities for assigned programs. The position helps ensure responsible stewardship of public resources while providing day-to-day financial support to program leadership and staff. The Office Financial Lead also supports the Financial Operations Supervisor and serves as a backup to the supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• Four (4) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets. This includes approving financial requests, providing financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets. This includes approving financial requests, providing financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND one (1) or more years of experience providing financial management expertise in creating, managing, and refining complex financial budgets. This includes approving financial requests, providing financial analysis, problem solving, critical thinking, as well as creating and reporting out on complex financial reports to appropriate audiences.
• Experience with practical skills in MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks and database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and MS Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the state budget and legislative processes, including experience in Washington State budget development and monitoring concepts.
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in applying these principles to revenue and expenditure analysis.
• Experience working with the state Enterprise Reporting, Web Intelligence systems, and or Workday.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support financial management activities for assigned programs and offices.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial activities to support responsible use of public resources.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and technical assistance to program leadership and staff.
• Identify financial issues and work with appropriate partners to resolve them.
• Coordinate financial activities related to grants and contracts, including monitoring, tracking, and reporting.
• Support timely completion of grant and contract requirements.
• Provide guidance to program staff on financial processes and requirements.
• Support day-to-day fiscal operations for assigned finance units.
• Help ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal partners to support accurate and timely financial processes.
• Serve as a backup to the Financial Operations Supervisor when needed.
• Build effective working relationships with program leaders, financial staff, and agency partners.
• Provide responsive customer service and practical financial guidance.
• Translate financial information and requirements into clear, understandable information for program staff.
• Collaborate across teams to improve financial processes and support organizational priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, with resources to support you now and help you plan for the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree