DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

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Washington
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
$110,335 - $155,915
Plus Excellent Benefits
Apply by
March 22, 2015
(open until filled)
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WHY APPLY?
Snohomish County is
located in northwest
Washington
State,
twelve miles north of
Seattle and 100 miles
south of Vancouver,
British Columbia. The
county rests between the sparkling waters of
Puget Sound and the snow-capped peaks of the
Cascade Mountains.
The quality of life is heavily influenced by the
spectacular scenery, and the county is a recreational mecca with a temperate climate that encourages year-round outdoor fun. Snohomish
County has major urban centers, historic villages, rural retreats and seaside ports; each has its
own scenic beauty and a multitude of attractions. If you are looking to join a dedicated team
of professionals to provide extraordinary services to a dynamic community, this is the position for you!
The county’s varied topography ranges from
saltwater beaches, rolling hills and rich riverbottom farmland in the west to dense forest and
alpine wilderness in the mountainous east. A
significant portion of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie
National Forest is also in Snohomish County,
which is the second most visited national forest
in the country. Outdoor enthusiasts come to the
area for its rivers that offer kayaking and rafting,
lakes for boating and skiing, and inland waterways for scuba diving and boating. The Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges offer peaks
to climb in the summer and ski in the winter.
Along with many other recognized communities,
there are 20 cities and towns in Snohomish
County. Everett is the largest city and seat of
county government with a population of over
100,000. The city is home to the Boeing Company's largest assembly plant, which is the largest building in the world and the region's most
popular tourist destination.
THE COMMUNITY
Snohomish County has a population of approximately 717,000 and covers 2,090 square miles.
It is one of the largest and fastest growing counties in Washington and has thriving cities, rich
agricultural land and many small communities
that contribute to its character and exceptional
quality of life.
Glacier Peak, at 10,541 feet, is the highest point
in Snohomish County and one of the highest in
Washington State. Sixty-eight percent of the
county land area is forest land, 18% is rural, 9%
is urban/city and 5% is agricultural.
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Everett has over 40 parks, trails, golf courses
and open spaces for hiking, beachcombing,
swimming and more. Summer and winter sports
opportunities abound at nearby lakes, rivers and
campgrounds, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, and Whidbey and San Juan Islands. Everett is home to the AquaSox baseball team, a
Class A minor league team associated with the
Seattle Mariners. The Everett Events Center,
which seats 8,000, opened in September 2003
and is home to the Everett Silvertips (Western
Hockey League) and the Everett Hawks, an
arena football team.
There are 15 public school districts in
Snohomish County, and a number of them have
been recognized for excellence in education.
The county also offers numerous opportunities
for higher education, including Cascadia Community College, University of Washington–
Bothell, Edmonds Community College, Everett
Community College and Washington State University North Puget Sound at Everett. Through
the University Center of North Puget Sound located at the Everett Community College, students can pursue baccalaureate and graduate
degrees from eight colleges and universities.
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Vision
Snohomish County consistently seeks to
make our county the best it can be. Our hallmark is equitable and quality services delivered
by creative and caring employees. Each of us is
proud of our role on behalf of the citizens of
Snohomish County and we continually
work hard to earn their respect
and confidence.
John Lovick was sworn in on
June 3, 2013, as the new
Snohomish County Executive. Lovick, who had previously served the county as
Sheriff, was selected unanimously by the County Council to fill the vacated County
Executive seat. The County
Executive works closely with the County Council
and other elected officials within county government, and appoints a Deputy County Executive.
The Deputy County Executive reports directly to
the Executive and oversees the administrative
functions of the office, as well as a large portion
of the day-to-day operation of county government. The Executive Directors oversee the operations of the major service departments and
report to the Deputy Executive.
The 2015 adopted budget (all funds) is $883
million and there are 2,790 total FTEs.
THE DEPARTMENT
Snohomish County is a wonderful place to live
and work and has won numerous awards over
the years, including the 2012 Governor’s Smart
Communities Award and the 2008 International
ICLEI Award for Sustainability.
THE COUNTY
Mission
Enhancing the quality of life for present and
future generations.
The Finance Department is comprised of division areas which provide the following primary
services:
Budget & Systems - Provides development
and maintenance of budget, CIP, annexation
analysis, cost of compensation analysis, and
financial system tools which provide accurate
and timely information to all levels of county
government and to the public.
Financial Operations - Responsible for financial reporting, fiscal management policies, county disbursements (accounts payable and payroll), administration of the countywide financial
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and time management systems, integration of
customer departments' enterprise systems with
the County's financial system, internal control
consulting, work flow consulting and accounts
receivable support.
Risk Management - Manages programs that
protect the county resources against losses including workers' compensation, safety, property
claims and property/liability insurance.
Employee Benefits Fund - Provides financial
support and analysis to the County's Employee
Benefits program, as well as the management of
employee benefit contracts, associated payment
to vendors, and tracking and collection of benefits premiums for employees, outside district
subscribers, COBRA participants, and retirees.
Purchasing Services - Manages the county
established purchasing process that includes
procurement, competitive solicitation, contracting and other related services for all county departments.
THE POSITION
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 Works closely with County Executive Director and departments in preparation of the
county's annual operating budget, six-year
capital improvement program, multi-year financial forecasts and fiscal analysis of policy
initiatives.
 Oversees a coordinated County Risk Management Program.
 Prepares and/or manages the preparation of
departmental program plans, goals and objectives and funding requests; administers
the approved departmental budget.
 Evaluates departmental operations and initiates changes as necessary; prepares or supervises the preparation of operational policies and procedures.
 Coordinates departmental operations with
other county departments, other governmental organizations and outside agencies as
required; confers with and advises county
elected officials on various issues and problems concerning the department.
The Finance Director plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the operations of the Budget,
Financial Operations, Purchasing and Risk
Management Divisions. This position reports
directly to a County Executive Director and is
responsible for all operations of the department.
 Serves on the County Investment Committee, the Risk Management Committee and
participates in the development and implementation of overall county financial policy.
The work is performed independently and involves close cooperation with the Council,
County Assessor, County Auditor and County
Treasurer as well as with other county department heads and officials of outside taxing districts. The work is governed by a variety of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations,
and is reviewed through meetings, status reports and results obtained. The Director manages approximately 43 employees.
 Ability to make sound financial projections
based on constantly changing economic and
political environment.
Other responsibilities include:
 Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs all
operations of the department including financial operations, budget and financial
analysis, purchasing and risk management.
 Supervises, directs and evaluates the work
of subordinate supervisors, managers and
administrators.
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
 Development of a comprehensive set of financial management policies--budget, risk
management, purchasing, debt management, capital financing, reserves, etc.
 Evaluation, management and replacement/upgrade of the county's financial and
human resources information system.
 Building trust and maintaining strong and
respectful professional relationships with internal and external customers, particularly in
times of limited funding.
 Labor relations - all 41 labor contracts in the
County are currently open for negotiations.
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IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Snohomish County is seeking a seasoned executive who is a strategic thinker, politically astute and possesses a broad knowledge of general and personnel management, particularly in
the public sector, including policy development,
budgeting, labor negotiations and program evaluation with a solid background in finance. The
new director must have an in-depth understanding of budgetary challenges facing governmental agencies and the ability to create solutions to
these challenges.
A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or
public administration, economics, finance or
other discipline directly related to financial management; PLUS, eight (8) years of experience in
accounting, risk management, purchasing, auditing or financial management, including, at
least three (3) years of financial management
experience; OR, any equivalent combination of
training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
The ideal candidate will have the experience
and ability to manage a $883 million annual operating budget. He or she must have experienced in implementing and managing large
scale and complex financial management systems and must have extensive knowledge of
best practices in governmental finance, accounting and budgeting, risk management, debt management and purchasing including policy development.
The next director needs to be a leader who
brings outstanding customer service skills, is
able to create and maintain relationships, and
has a can do attitude. He or she must be an
excellent communicator with the ability to take
complex issues and make them understandable
to a lay person. Knowledge of the effects of the
Affordable Care Act upon governmental entities
is a plus.
A Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration or other related
disciplines and/or CPA preferred. Experience in
the management of large multi-fund or governmental accounting systems including recent experience with electronic financial management
systems is preferred.
BENEFITS
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$110,335 - $155,915 DOQ
Excellent medical, dental & vision coverage
Paid contributions to PERS retirement
Deferred Compensation plans
Flexible spending arrangements
Life Insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, leave
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Please visit
www.snohomishcountywa.gov
Snohomish County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to
apply by March 22, 2015 (first review, open until filled). Applications, supplemental questions, resumes
and cover letters will only be accepted electronically. To apply online, go to www.prothman.com and
click on "submit your application" and follow the directions provided.
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