The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and Management Services Division (MSD) are looking for their newest Finance Chief.

You’ll make daily decisions that have a significant impact on how the allocation and use of state and federal funds. This job is unique in that it is not only responsible for the integrity of the accounting records and fiscal policy for HCLA.

This is an amazing opportunity to support successful implementation of our strategic plans, address the financial aspects of key strategic goals, allowing the administration to better support older and people with disabilities to remain independent and support in the setting of their choice. Your ability to provide expert advice and consultation to executive management around complex federal and state procedures will assist in your success in this role.

Some of What You’ll Do

• Directly accountable for the fiscal policy, accounting practices and financial management for HCLA
• Directly accountable for the fiscal oversight of the client services payment system
• Participates as a member of the Support Services management team in the development and formulation of office-wide policies, goals, and objectives and development of the budgets for the administrations
• Responsible for coordination and completion for all fiscal year close activity for the Administration and its budget, provides fiscal approval for HCLA contracts
• Directly accountable for determining ·resolution of all fiscal issues related to all state and federal audits

What we are looking for:

The ideal applicant will have a bachelor’s degree* in finance, business administration, auditing, accounting, or a related field., in addition to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a major social services division or agency, including some experience supervising professional budget and/or fiscal management staff in a government setting.

OR

11 years of professional/practical experience in finance, business administration, auditing, accounting, and concurrently progressively responsible experience in a major social services organization, division, department or agency, including actual experience supervising professional budget and/or fiscal management staff in a city, county or state government setting.

*Additional years of paid professional-level experience in a large and complex organization may be substituted, year by year, for the education requirement.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations and principles of financial management, and state and federal policy concerning budgetary constraints, fiscal accountability, and multiple program interaction in the health and human services field
• Knowledge of the Medicaid program and HHS regulations for federal funding
• Experience and demonstrated success in supervising and supporting teams
• Experience working with a political environment and history of working collaboratively with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including state and local elected officials, other state agencies, local governments, tribal leaders, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups
• Experience in reviewing budgets, reporting expenditures, auditing, working with various payment systems

To Apply -

1. Completed Application
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter

Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@dshs.wa.gov and reference #02265.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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