Business and Financial Operations Manager at Pierce County in Tacoma, WA

The successful candidate will need to:
Develop strong working relationships with central Finance counterparts and all PPW division managers. Lead a team of 15 dedicated professionals to implement standardized process for managing and providing quality assurance for thousands of financial transactions per week. Provide technical expertise and mentorship to accountants, accounting assistants, management analysts and other division managers to ensure PPW’s business and financial operations are successful. Be a self-starter, and a inspirational leader who can manage, and motivate staff. Your Future in this Role:
Your leadership and knowledge will help build and solidify a truly modern and effective financial direction for one the most pivotal departments in the County. All PPW Division Managers are part of the department’s senior management team and are considered trusted advisors to the Director and the Executive staff. The BFO Manager will work directly with the PPW Director, central Finance Department leadership, and 16 other division managers to develop and implement business and financial operations processes, strategic initiatives, and planning for the future of our capital investments. Core Daily

Responsibilities:
Review and approve departmental expenditures for labor, supplies, contracts, services, and equipment procurement. Coordinate processes for daily transactions and biennial budget preparations with 16 other divisions Serve as a liaison to central Finance and work to improve financial management processes across the County Participate in management meetings, decision making, and strategic planning Develop a financial asset management program to ensure that all capital assets are properly recorded in the accounting system from cradle to grave. Provide tactical and strategic leadership for Planning and Public Works’ finance team (15 team members). Support and compile information to make extensive financial decisions. Track utilizing solid metrics all money flow (expenditures/revenue) and use data to develop strategy, processes, and recommend changes. Collaborate with senior management in developing, presenting, and implementing the Department’s budget for operations, capital, maintenance, and administration. Analyze complex rate and cost-of-service fee models, recommending appropriate adjustments and implement changes. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees, and the public. Other duties as necessary. For full classification description please click HERE Qualifications

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a very closely related field of study. Six years of progressively responsible work experience in monitoring and developing large complex budgets with multiple funds, accounting, financial planning, or other experience clearly demonstrating the ability to perform the work of this position. Experience working with capital budgets. Three years of supervisory experience with provable effective people management skills. Additional specifically relevant education and experience may substitute on a year for year basis. Successful completion of background investigation. Preferred

Qualifications:
Strong proven ability to build and maintain effective and amiable inter-departmental business relationships. Experience with governmental accounting or auditing. Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration strongly preferred. CPA license strongly preferred. ACFR experience desirable.