Chief Financial Officer Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development evaluation and monitoring of DNRs multifunded multimillion dollar biennial operating and capital budgets. Accurately account for financial resources provided to and utilized by DNR programs from multiple funding sources.
• Provide independent analysis fiscal projections expenditure monitoring and forecasts and other financial assessments to the EES Deputy Supervisor COO DNR executive leadership OFM and the Governors office.
• Assure DNR maintains an infrastructure that manages DNRs financial resources in compliance with federal and state laws regulations and directives by providing expertise on legal/process requirements and sound financial management principles.
• Identify trends and budget analysis for executive management to assist in financial decisions.
• Oversee the development and preparation of agency budget allotments.
• Oversee the development and preparation of financial decision packages.
• Ensure continual monitoring of DNRs operating and capital expenditures and provide expertlevel analysis of fund balances and trends.
• Oversee the Office of Finance Budget and Economics (OFBE) comprised of the following teams: Budget Accounting (accounts receivable/payable asset management financial reporting and payroll) and Economics. This position also establishes fiscal policy processes and procedures for the agency.
• Advise and assist managers and executives in developing spending strategies.
• Monitor and review statewide revenue forecasts and provide updates to the EES Deputy Supervisor COO and executive management.
• Provide historical analysis and projections of future revenue expenditure and FTE fiscal analysis.
• Manage the budget lifecycle through the legislative session fiscal year close and end of biennium.
• Represent DNR with OFM the Governors office legislative staff or other venues.
• As the Financial Business Sponsor for OneWA oversee and ensure completion of the fiscal work associated with the project including development and implementation of the Financial Data Model (FDM) business process reengineering implementation of agency crosswalk and transition from the crosswalk.

Required Qualifications:

• Ten years of combined relevant experience and/or education in business finance accounting public administration or closely related field to include five years of progressive financial management experience which includes multiple fund sources and managing supervisors in a highly complex organization applying humancentric leadership and management principles.
• Management experience leading complex financial programs and projects.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Knowledge of complex governmental budgetary processes with experience preparing and presenting budgets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Knowledge of governmental accounting processes including payroll accounts payable/receivable travel fixed asset management and purchasing.
  • Strong problemsolving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in writing and orally.
  • Ability to analyze data prepare reports and present information to an executive leadership team.
  • Knowledge of internal control principles.
  • Strong organizational management and leadership skills with the ability to mentor motivate and develop staff.
  • Ability to strategically contribute to executivelevel decisions and collaborate with the members of the executive management team.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all levels within an organization and with external partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop maintain and strengthen partnerships to establish credibility and to work cooperatively with diverse groups.
  • Ability to advance diversity equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and address complex planning and policy issues using strategic thinking and independent judgment to resolve problems.
• Organizational and political awareness.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• This position is in an office setting located at the Natural Resources Building (NRB) in Olympia WA.
• May need to travel throughout the state and neighboring states.

• Certification as a Public Accountant Internal Auditor Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant.
• Experience leading developing and leveraging managers and staff in multiple locations.
• Management experience in a state or public institution.
• Working with legislative and rulemaking processes.
• Analyzing financial and performance data forecasting techniques and financial analysis reports and developing recommendations for management in decision making.
  
  

Application Requirements:

• Apply online:at (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications for the position andthe position required desired and special requirements.
• Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:at least three professional references with current telephone numbers you may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.