Regional Business Manager

State of Washington • Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is hiring a Regional Business Manager to provide leadership and oversight for business services across correctional facilities in the Southwest Region. The role ensures that facilities have the resources, financial oversight, supplies, and equipment necessary to support safe and effective operations. It oversees financial management practices, the accuracy and integrity of departmental financial records, compliance with appropriation laws, and internal controls in accordance with Office of Financial Management requirements.

The Regional Business Manager leads Local Business Managers and facility Business Services operations, supports staff growth and development, and promotes an ethical, respectful, fair, and accountable workplace. The role also improves business practices and operational performance by applying Lean principles to assess workflows, eliminate non-value-added activities, and reduce inefficiencies. The position is designated as full-time and exempt, with a monthly salary of $11,261. It may be performed via telework or hybrid arrangement from anywhere in Washington State with reliable internet; travel and commuting to a Department of Corrections facility or field office may be required as business needs dictate.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, detailed resume, and three professional references. A background check will be conducted before hire. The selected candidate may be required to provide proof of a baseline tuberculosis skin test within 60 days of hire. Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting.

Requirements

• Eleven years of professional accounting experience at the journey level or higher. A bachelor's degree in professional accounting, business management, or a related field from an accredited institution, or a foreign equivalent, may substitute year for year for up to four years of required experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience, including coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Four years of professional-level experience providing consultation and direction on complex issues involving ethics, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, warehousing, and interpretation of statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Extensive working knowledge of governmental accounting.
• Ability to work from an offsite location in Washington State with reliable internet or cellular hotspot service if telework is authorized.
• Ability to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires.
• Selected candidate must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Selected candidate must pass a background check; a pre-employment drug test may be administered.
• Foreign equivalent degrees must have an attached credential evaluation report.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AFRS, Enterprise Reporting (FastTrack), AFRS Toolbox, Datacube, and ATLAS.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Extensive knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, especially articles related to compensation, leave, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer a comprehensive program in accordance with agency policy, Washington Administrative Code, collective bargaining agreements, and laws.
• Directly supervise and lead Local Business Managers and Business Services operations at facilities.
• Lead project teams, committees, and work groups to improve Business Services processes.
• Assist with developing and implementing the business strategic plan.
• Manage and oversee assigned budgets.
• Plan, coordinate, and administer efficient and effective business services.
• Provide oversight of financial management practices and ensure accuracy and integrity of departmental financial records.
• Maintain compliance with appropriation laws and internal controls in accordance with Office of Financial Management requirements.
• Ensure regional facilities have the tools, supplies, equipment, and resources needed for essential operations.
• Promote staff development and a positive, respectful, professional workplace climate.
• Apply Lean principles to evaluate workflows, eliminate non-value-added activities, and reduce inefficiencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Remote/telework options and flexible schedules, depending on position.
• Up to 25 paid vacation days per year.
• Eight hours of paid sick leave per month.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• Generous retirement plan, including Washington Public Employees' Retirement System options and, for eligible positions, Public Safety Employees' Retirement System coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Dependent Care Assistance.
• Deferred Compensation.
• Three days of bereavement leave for Teamsters 117 represented positions.

What This Job Offers

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