Regional Financial Services Manager (Environmental Planner 5)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Regional Financial Services Manager (Environmental Planner 5) within the Southwest Region Office. This is a project position that is currently funded through June 30, 2027. The Regional Financial Services Manager is responsible for overseeing comprehensive financial management and grants and contracts services for the regions. In this role, you will oversee regional budgeting and financial planning, prepare and review budget materials, and advise on policy and legislative impacts. You will develop and administer grants and contracts, while managing agreement workflows, tracking, amendments, payments, and closeouts. Additionally, you will prepare required funding reports, ensure timely invoicing, monitor financial compliance and spending, and serve as a liaison to support accurate, timely processing of agreements and budget updates. The near-term focus of this position will be supporting the Southwest and Northwest Region Directors on two exciting initiatives: The Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project and the Transboundary Flood initiative (TFI). The position will have the following responsibilities: Coordinate with subject matter experts, Region Directors, and Financial Services to lead budgeting, reporting, long-range planning, and funding strategy development. Plan, prepare, and review budget materials, and advise on policy and legislative impacts. Provide recommendations to the agency’s Financial Services Budget Manager on budget actions and develop fiscal impact estimates. Develop and administer grants and contracts. Manage agreement workflows, tracking systems, amendments, payments, and closeouts. Ensure compliance with funding requirements, resolve audit issues, and provide technical support. Develop required funding reports and coordinate with relevant parties to ensure reports are collaborative, comprehensive, and submitted on time. Ensure timely reporting, invoicing, and financial updates. Lead the review and analysis of funding use to ensure compliance with award condition, accuracy of expenditures, and proper coding aligned with spending plans. Serve as a liaison to Ecology Financial Services and environmental programs, funding partners, and project managers to support timely agreement processing. Review grant and contract agreements for consistency. As a project position, this role is currently funded through June 30, 2027, but may be extended based on future project funding and individual performance. Both initiatives are expected to continue beyond the current funding period.

Requirements

Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which include the following: Financial & Budget Management – Ability to manage budgets and long-term financial plans to keep the agency’s funding accurate, stable, and aligned with priorities.
Communication – Ability to explain complex financial, policy, and agreement-related information in clear, understandable terms to help staff, leadership, and partners make informed decisions.
Regulatory Knowledge – Ability to understand and apply state and federal rules, regulations, and funding requirements to ensure agreements, budgets, and program activities stay compliant.
Computer Proficiency – Ability to create and use spreadsheets, databases, word-processing, as well as develop PowerPoint.
Grant & Contract Development – Ability to develop and, administer grants and contracts to ensure clear, compliant, and effective agreements.
Problem Solving – Ability to identify issues, analyze information, and develop practical solutions to keep agreements, budgets, and program activities on track.
Education involving a major study in business, financial management, public administration, accounting, environmental studies, natural resource management, or closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Capital budget and project management experience.
Three years of experience in Washington State Agency fiscal management.
Experience using Washington State grant and finance tools and systems.
Experience managing projects with multiple funding sources, as well as receivable and payable contracting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with subject matter experts, Region Directors, and Financial Services to lead budgeting, reporting, long-range planning, and funding strategy development.
Plan, prepare, and review budget materials, and advise on policy and legislative impacts.
Provide recommendations to the agency’s Financial Services Budget Manager on budget actions and develop fiscal impact estimates.
Develop and administer grants and contracts.
Manage agreement workflows, tracking systems, amendments, payments, and closeouts.
Ensure compliance with funding requirements, resolve audit issues, and provide technical support.
Develop required funding reports and coordinate with relevant parties to ensure reports are collaborative, comprehensive, and submitted on time.
Ensure timely reporting, invoicing, and financial updates.
Lead the review and analysis of funding use to ensure compliance with award condition, accuracy of expenditures, and proper coding aligned with spending plans.
Serve as a liaison to Ecology Financial Services and environmental programs, funding partners, and project managers to support timely agreement processing.
Review grant and contract agreements for consistency.