Thurston County Government · 2 months ago
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$8,015/mo - $10,542/mo
6+ years expThurston County Government is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Management Analyst to provide advanced technical, professional, and managerial oversight in the areas of governmental accounting, financial reporting, systems administration, and policy development. The role includes supervising accounting staff, coordinating system improvements, and ensuring the integrity of countywide financial operations.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership, direction, and oversight for assigned accounting and technical staff, ensuring adherence to GAAP, GASB, and state and federal regulations
Supports the Financial Services Manager in the planning, coordination, and execution of countywide accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance reviews
Leads or assists with financial system configuration and process improvement initiatives within Oracle Cloud ERP, ensuring data integrity, accurate reporting, and effective workflows across departments
Develops and maintains accounting policies and procedures that promote consistency, accountability, and transparency across offices and departments
Coordinates with departments to resolve complex accounting, grant, and reporting issues; provides professional guidance and training to support compliance and accuracy
Represents the Financial Services Division on cross-departmental project teams, including system steering committees and audit coordination groups
Serves as acting Financial Services Manager in their absence
Supervises assigned accounting staff including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and GL
Leads coordination and development of Thurston County’s Preliminary Budget
Leads the design, preparation and publication of the complex County reports, including the Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Awards, for the Washington State Auditor's Office
May also participate in the development and administration of the countywide cost allocation plan, annual comprehensive financial report, and revenue forecasts
Assists in the development and monitoring of budget, grants, subrecipient monitoring, policies and procedures, and serves as a resource to county offices and departments on budget related issues
Assists the Financial Services Manager in the development of accounting and financial policies and procedures and serves as a resource to County offices and departments on governmental accounting issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis
Six years of increasing responsible experience in analysis, design, forecasting, and planning of local government budgets, budget management, and support processes
Ability to utilize a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
Preferred
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Finance Officer
Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Public Administration (MPA) with an emphasis in finance, accounting, or management
Strong working knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board pronouncements, including statements, interpretations, technical bulletins, and exposure drafts, Financial Accounting Standards, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Other standards and guidelines issued by nationally recognized accounting and auditing organizations
Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud
Proficiency in Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), Oracle Analytics Cloud, Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher, and Oracle Smart View for report development and data analysis
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables, Power Query, and complex formulas and functions
Experience supervising and training staff
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry.
Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.
Company
Thurston County Government
Thurston County, Washington is located at the southern end of Puget Sound in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1852Olympia, Washington, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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