Finance Manager - Public Works job in Shelton

FINANCE MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
POSTING #20-16
MASON COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPENING DATE: February 27, 2020 CLOSING DATE: March 23, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Public Works MONTHLY SALARY: $5,589-$6,637

Job summary (Full position description is available at the Human Resources Department. Contact info. below)
This position serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer under the direction of the Director of Public Works for all funds within the Public Works and Utilities & Waste Department. This position participates in all major program management decisions having fiscal implications and is a member of the Director’s management team.
This position supervises the fiscal staff and provides financial or fiscal consultation to fund managers. This position plans, organizes, supervises, and conducts the accounting, budgeting, and personnel/payroll business activities for funds having a variety of complex requirements by such factors as diversity of accounts, federal, and other grant reimbursable funding.

Examples of Duties (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)
Direct day-to-day fiscal operations and develop fiscal policies. Initiate, develop, and prepare required periodic and routine fiscal reports, financial reconciliations, and management analysis reports. Maintain and reconcile the general ledgers for Public Works and Utilities & Waste funds. Manage and participate in the administration and development of multiple complex funds within the department.
Direct the preparation of budgetary adjustments as necessary. Provide periodic budget and project progress report to managers. Responsible for monitoring compliance, reporting to and billing Federal, State· and local agencies for all grants funds. Participate in rate studies and financial analyses to adjust rates, charges and assessments. Develop processes to ensure timely collection of utility payments.

Minimum Requirements Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting
• Two (2) years lead or supervisory experience
• State of Washington certificate as a Certified Public Accountant preferred
• A Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Maintenance of current skills and additional training as needed.

Application & Selection Process
Applicants are required to submit a Mason County Application. The completed application may include additional pages of employment history using the application format, and a resume may be attached. The completed application will be used as the primary document to determine if minimum qualifications are met for this recruitment. Misrepresentation, incomplete, or inaccurate entries may be the cause of application rejection, removal from the employment list, or discharge from county service. Applicants will be screened based upon education and experience, and the top candidates will be scheduled for interviews. Selection factors will include demonstrated knowledge and abilities for the particular position. Only those candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please read the reverse side for additional information. This selection process may be subject to change.

Return Applications to: Mason County Human Resources
Mailing Address - 411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
Physical Address - 423 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584
humanresources@co.mason.wa.us Phone-(360) 427-9670 X 290 Fax-(360) 427-8439
Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer Drug Free Work Environment
This information does not constitute an expressed or implied contract or offer of employment. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Application Instructions – Carefully read the posting and note the minimum qualifications and the selection process. Please indicate all relevant education and experience on the application. A County application is always required and is utilized as the primary document to determine if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications. Resumes can be included as a supplement but cannot be used in lieu of completing the application. Applications must be entirely completed, and “see resume” will not be acceptable. Applicants applying for more than one position must complete a separate application for each position. Applications must be signed and dated, and returned to the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date. Completed applications should be submitted via regular mail to: Mason County Human Resources, 411 North Fifth Street, Shelton, WA 98584, Dropped off at our Human Resources Building #9 – 423 N 5th Street, Shelton, WA 98584, E-mailed: humanresources@co.mason.wa.us or faxed to 360-427-8439. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than the closing date. Applicants should keep a copy of their completed application and any supplemental pages.

Applicant Qualifications – All candidates must meet minimum requirements. Often, the most competitive applicants will possess qualifications far exceeding the required minimum. If a large number of applications are received, only the most qualified applicants will be involved in the selection process.

Authorization to Work – Successful candidates must present documentation proving authorization to work in the United States (as required by federal law).

Work Environment – Mason County maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits smoking in all County buildings.

“At-will” Positions – Some positions are considered “at-will” or at the pleasure of the employer. Therefore, the County does not need to establish “just cause” or “cause” to terminate the employment relationship. Selection to at-will position does not create or constitute an employment contract or agreement.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity – Mason County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other bias prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Accommodation – Applicants with a disability requiring accommodation during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 427-9670 Ext. 290.

Health Insurance – Regular full-time employees and their qualifying dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Some regular part-time employees may receive the same coverage. Employees may partially contribute premiums depending upon the type of coverage selected.

Paid Leave – Sick leave, holidays, and vacation are provided in accordance with the County policy or union contracts. Vacation accrual rates increase at regular intervals based on length of service with the County.

Retirement Plan – All regular Mason County employees are enrolled in the Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). The County and employees contribute jointly to the plans.