Financial Process Improvement Manager WMS Band 1 Project

Title Financial Process Improvement Manager

Classification - WMS Band 1

Job Status - Full-Time/Project

Anticipated Project Length:17 Months February 2 2026 June 30 2027
WDFW Program Financial Services Program Fiscal Office
Duty Station Olympia Washington Thurston County

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As the Financial Process Improvement Manager you will provide strategic leadership over complex statewide financial processes including system development and integration with a primary focus on the Office of Financial Managements (OFM) OneWashington initiative and the transition to Workday.

While this position will have significant influence over financial systems metrics and internal controls your primary focus will be payroll operations including employee compensation salary and benefits distribution.

This role offers the opportunity to leverage your leadership skills and drive continuous improvement by developing implementing and delivering training on critical financial processes ensuring the efficient accurate and compliant use of resources.

Through policy development and system enhancements you will help maintain WDFWs reputation for financial integrity and credibility while maximizing the resources necessary to achieve the agencys mission.

What to Expect-

In this role the Financial Process Improvement Manager is relied on for its expertise and consultation in financial management involving complex issues that affect all areas of the agency. Key responsibilities include:

Serve as a key financial advisorto the Fiscal Officer Chief Financial Officer and to the WDFW Executive Management team on all aspects of WDFW accounting and business activities.

Serve as the Departments financial representativeon statewide interagency work groups.

Develop and administer policies and proceduresand directives pertaining to salary and benefit administration and time accounting. Provides the training to the necessary work units and/or agency regarding these areas.

Manage supervisorswho are responsible for the appropriate and optimum use of staff time and resources as it relates to payroll management; salary and benefit administration employee timekeeping tax accounting settlement disbursements federal reporting and financial reports labor distribution including composite rate distributions.

Collaborate closely with IT and HRon the introduction of new financial rules laws and systems.

Serve as the agencys financial advisorduring the transition to Workday providing strategic guidance and expert knowledge on integrating internal systems with Workday.

Serve as a statewide and agency subject matter expertto develop and/or enhance systems that provide financial information to the agency managers so that they can effectively administer their programs.

Working Conditions:

Work Setting including hazards: Office setting - position has a requirement of 60% in-person with a potential allowance of 40% telework determined after initial onboarding and trainingat the discretion of the hiring manager.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. may be expected to adjust work schedule to meet business needs. A flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbents request subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements: Some travel is required and is typically local or regional to meet with field staff or to attend or provide trainings.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1:

(All of the following - experience may be gained concurrently).

Option 2:

(All of the following - experience may be gained concurrently).

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

In addition topayand otherspecial employee programs there are otherbenefitsthat WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents please use the following link: and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit please do the following:

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at.
• Veterans only Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number position and spouse/veteran (example: 2025-1234 Biologist 1 Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in .

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFWs efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit Agency and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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