Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DOH8997)

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or drop it. We can include an "About the role" section with prose from description (first paragraph about remote, location, etc.) and maybe "The Opportunity" paragraph. That seems appropriate. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, application directions, etc. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we must exclude sections like "Application Directions", "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion", "Questions and Accommodations", "Veterans Preference", etc. Also exclude "Working Conditions" except schedule? Actually schedule is part of Working Conditions; we can extract schedule info and put under Schedule heading. Also maybe "Benefits" we have Employee Benefits. We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like responsibilities bullet points, qualifications details, benefits details, schedule details. We must not include placeholder text like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Thus produce something like:

About the role

This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho, as well as candidates outside this area who are willing to relocate to Washington, Oregon, or Idaho within 30 days of their start date. Work may be performed remotely or from our office located in Tumwater, WA, based on the employee's preference. The Opportunity The Department of Health’s Office of Financial Services provides the financial and operational foundation that supports the agency’s work. As Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you’ll partner with the CFO to lead the office’s strategic and day-to-day operations, overseeing 175 FTE. This is a broad enterprise leadership role with influence well beyond Financial Services. You’ll advise the Secretary of Health, Chief of Staff, and executive leadership on financial, operational, and administrative matters; help shape agency policies and procedures; and represent the financial perspective in decisions that affect the agency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO to provide strategic and operational direction for the Office of Financial Services.
• Lead strategic planning and monitor and report on Financial Services performance measures.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the office, incorporating LEAN and quality improvement into daily work.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Accounting and Grant Services, Emergency Response Finance, the Performance Improvement Team, and administrative staff.
• Support budget proposals and adjustments.
• Promote employee engagement, professional development, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, performance management, separation, and grievance matters for Financial Services.
• Coach and support supervisors in effective performance management.
• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and review of enterprise financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures remain aligned with state and federal requirements.
• Participate in the DOH Policy Review Committee and provide recommendations on the financial and operational impact of agency policies and initiatives.
• Support the Financial Operations Group in coordinating financial and budgetary matters across the agency.
• Provide guidance to other Central Business Services offices on the development and management of the agency’s indirect cost proposal.
• Lead financial aspects of emergency preparedness and response activities, including fiscal and contracting functions.
• Provide staffing and leadership for Finance Section Chief, Deputy Finance Section Chief, and Timekeeper roles during Incident Management Team activations.
• Coordinate Financial Services responsibilities with the Agency Duty Officer and Agency Coordination Center Director during emergency response.
• Serve in succession as CFO during a Continuity of Operations activation.
• Co-facilitate the Agency Deputies Group and contribute the financial perspective to agency policy, information technology, and administrative decisions.
• Advise agency leadership on financial management, policies, procedures, resource allocation, and enterprise initiatives.
• Represent the Department of Health on statewide workgroups, committees, and partnerships with other state and federal agencies and national organizations.

Requirements

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1

Five (5) or more years of experience managing the financial operations of an organization or major subdivision, including organizational development, strategic planning, and resource management.

Option 2

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, public finance, organizational development or closely allied field; and three (3) or more years of experience managing the financial operations of an organization or major subdivision, including organizational development, strategic planning, and resource management.

AND

• Three (3) or more years of management/leadership experience including supervising and managing staff and providing direction and coaching in all aspects of workforce and performance development.
• Experience developing, implementing, or managing financial policies, procedures, or processes in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, or organizational requirements.
• Experience providing financial analysis, recommendations, or decision support to senior or executive leadership on organizational priorities, resource allocation, budgets, or financial management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

We could also include Preferred Qualifications as a subsection maybe under Requirements or separate Skills? The instruction says use headings like Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Preferred Qualifications could go under Skills? But we have a specific heading "Skills". Could put preferred qualifications under Skills. However we must not create sections with filler. We have specific preferred qualifications content; we can put under

Skills

with a list. Alternatively we could treat Preferred Qualifications as part of Requirements but better to follow instruction: Use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples; we can choose which to include. We have Requirements and Qualifications both; maybe we combine Required Qualifications under Requirements and Preferred Qualifications under Skills. Or we could have Requirements and Qualifications separate. But we have both required and preferred; we could put required under Requirements and preferred under Skills. That seems fine. Thus:

Skills

• Experience in the following: Managing the operations of a state or federal government agency or major subdivision of the agency, including organizational development, strategic planning, and financial management.
• Building or sustaining a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within a team or organization, including employee engagement and professional development initiatives.
• LEAN and Quality Improvement facilitation and management, including integrating problem solving approaches at all levels with a focus on the customer.
• Leading financial operations, resource coordination, or financial decision-making during emergency response, organizational disruption, or other high-consequence operational situations.
• Leading or facilitating complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple organizational units, with responsibility for building alignment, resolving competing priorities, and advancing organizational outcomes.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, public finance, organizational development, organizational leadership, management, economics or closely allied field.

Now Benefits:

Benefits

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health.

Schedule: From Working Conditions: "Schedule: This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to meet program needs and critical deadlines. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval." Thus:

Schedule

This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to meet program needs and critical deadlines. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval.

We should also maybe include Pay? No pay info given, so omit. We must not include boilerplate like "About The Washington State Department Of Health" etc. That's extra description about agency; could be considered part of About the role? Might be considered substantive but it's more about the organization. The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The "About The Washington State Department Of Health" paragraph is substantive about the agency. Should we include it? It could be part of About the role or maybe a separate section like "About the agency". But allowed headings list does not include "About the agency". However we could incorporate that paragraph into About the role section as extra prose. It's not boilerplate; it's describing the agency's mission, values. So we can add that to About the role paragraph. Thus About the role paragraph will include the initial description plus the agency description. Let's craft About the role:

This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho, as well as candidates outside this area who are willing to relocate to Washington, Oregon, or Idaho within 30 days of their start date. Work may be performed remotely or from our office located in Tumwater, WA, based on the employee's preference. The Opportunity The Department of Health’s Office of Financial Services provides the financial and operational foundation that supports the agency’s work. As Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you’ll partner with the CFO to lead the office’s strategic and day-to-day operations, overseeing 175 FTE. This is a broad enterprise leadership role with influence well beyond Financial Services. You’ll advise the Secretary of Health, Chief of Staff, and executive leadership on financial, operational, and administrative matters; help shape agency policies and procedures; and represent the financial perspective in decisions that affect the agency. About The Washington State Department Of Health We're nearly 2,700 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health . Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington.

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