Sheriff's Office Budget and Finance Manager

Cowlitz County•Kelso, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Develop and implement budget and finance programs within the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office. Supervises, plans, and coordinates the activities and operations of professional and administrative staff responsible for providing a variety of accounting and financial programs and services. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies and the general public. Provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Undersheriff. The Budget and Finance Manger works under the direction of the Undersheriff with responsibility for independent initiative and judgement. The position exercises direct supervision over a professional clerical staff. This positions requires thorough knowledge of the assigned discipline, procedures, policies and related laws and regulations. This position is open through Thursday, October 15th, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration and/or finance or a related field.
Five years of relevant experience planning, directing, and managing multiple financial functions and/or programs is required.
Or, any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Must possess a valid driver’s license by the time of appointment.
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, employment history and credit check.
Able to maintain control, leadership and managerial capacities during emergencies and stressful situations.
Observe, abide, and set example, of all County and department policies, goals, and objectives.
Able to work well and complete duties under stress, deadlines, and while attending to multiple duties simultaneously.
Tolerate prolonged computer related exposure.
Ability to sit at a workstation for long periods of time.
Able to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Office Management
Budget Management
Grant Management
Business Accounts Management
Direct and approve through subordinate supervisor(s) the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; recruitment, performance management, and professional development for unit staff.
Responsible for creating and delivering oral and written presentations to the Sheriff, Administrators , the Board of County Commissioners, partner agencies and the public.
Develop and implement program and strategic planning; application of methodologies of process improvement; implement and assist in the development of fiscal and budget policies, procedures, and business practices and controls.
Develop, administer, assist, and monitor budgets; develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; develop long-term sustainable financial and operating plans; coordinate the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the Office budget.
Manage ongoing fiscal administration by highlighting risks and opportunities; forecasting expenditures, revenues, staffing and resources; develop spending controls; monitor, coordinate, and make adjustments to fiscal systems; prepare or supervise the preparation of a variety of detailed periodic and annual expenditure, revenue, budget, and other management reports; design and prepare annual financial statements.
Identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; participate in the interpretation, negotiation, management, and enforcement of contracts and agreements; ensure procurement practices are in accordance within all established legal mandates.
Manage and development of service-level agreements with service providers; knowledge and experience developing and applying cost allocation methodologies.
Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the Sheriff’s Office to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations and participating in meetings; act as representative on committees, inter-agency task forces, and special projects; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries.