Chief Finance Manager

Job Description

Auditor’s Office

Position: Chief Finance Manager

Salary Range: $5,421.46/month – $7,984.33/month, starting Salary: DOQ, DOE

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Exempt, Open Until Filled

Full time benefits include:

• County pays $1,450 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members.

• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)

• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply.

• Wellness program

• Deferred compensation plans offered

• Twelve paid holidays annually • Vacation accrual based on seniority

• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0 

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This position oversees the accounting, auditing, and clerical financial functions for County funds and various taxing districts in the county. Performs complex accounting activities requiring professional competency. As part of the office administrative group assists in the development and implementation of internal policies; analyzes and audits financial records for completeness and conformance to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, specifically those related to financial functions. Work involves contact with employees, department heads and elected officials, and representatives for school, fire, irrigation, and other taxing districts. Independent judgment and corresponding decision-making are required within the accounting systems used and with other governmental agencies.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work is performed in the usual office environment. Must be able to sit for extended periods; bend, reach, stand and lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires visual and hearing acuity levels to operate personal computer and other office equipment and manual dexterity sufficient to perform the functions of the position. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and five (5) years payroll and accounting experience in double entry Fund Accounting for Washington State BARS (Budgeting, Accounting, Reporting System) or equivalent, or combination of education, experience and training that provides the skill level required above. CPA is preferred.

Application: Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required. Visit www.co.walla-walla.wa.us to view the job description and to apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT