Budget and Finance Manager

Why its a Great Opportunity: You will play a key role in building and leading a newly consolidated financial operations team strengthening processes expanding team capacity and shaping how the department manages its financial operations going forward.

You will lead the departments budget development enterprise cost allocation and internal service rate modeling and financial monitoring and management. You will also help staff understand the operational impact behind financial trends and decisions. You will analyze complex rate and cost-of-service fee models recommend appropriate adjustments and implement changes.

You will also manage contract planning and contract coordination for the department partnering with managers and operational teams to align contract strategy procurement timelines and business needs. From shaping cost recovery models to ensuring critical services move forward effectively your work will directly influence how we invest resources deliver services and support Pierce County.

Why its a Great Department:The Finance & Enterprise Services Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners ensuring Pierce County operates effectively efficiently and with strong public stewardship. Finance & Enterprise Services staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact countywide services including information technology general services fleet services fiscal services budget procurement and contracting and risk management.

The Finance & Enterprise Services Department is focused on creating a culture where employees can help improve service delivery to make a meaningful impact on County operations and the community. The Department leads with safety empowerment and collaboration to create an environment where every person can contribute challenge ideas and continuously improve.

Learn more about the Finance & Enterprise Services Department here.

How to be Successful in this Role:We are looking for candidates who bring strong government experience with public financial expertise budgeting experience leadership abilityand the ability to connect financial analysis to operational decisions.

Someone who can confidently manage detailed financial work while also stepping back to see the broader financial picture for the department. Not just what the numbers say but whats driving them and what operational actions they require. Our next Budget and Financial Manager will be comfortable working with complex budgets and cost allocation models ensuring services are appropriately funded leading conversations and analysis of business needs analyzing financial needs plans and structures and ensuring that financial reporting and management processes are effective efficient and meet governmental standards.

Equally important is the ability to lead people and build a strong collaborative team. Success will require thoughtful leadership clear communication and the ability to guide staff through change while establishing clarity around roles expectations and priorities.

Your Future in this Role:A career with Pierce County means joining an organization invested in your growth. Through leadership development robust online learning and a variety of training opportunities we provide continuous professional development at every stage. This commitment empowers you to contribute meaningfully while advancing your skills and supporting resilient communities reliable infrastructure and equitable outcomes for all.

Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education which would clearly indicate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting public administration business administration or a closely related field AND
• Six years of progressively responsible work experience in monitoring and developing large complex budgets with multiple funds accounting financial planning or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the work of this position.
• Must have three years of supervisory experience.
• Attach a resume and cover letter - required.

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screens and interviews.

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Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported respected and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executives Forward Together mission Pierce County works to build communities that are safe welcoming and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit develop and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

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