Financial Manager at Jefferson County Public Works

About the role

Jefferson County Public Works is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee the department’s financial operations, including complex accounting, budgeting, payroll, and cost accounting systems. The successful candidate will lead the Finance Department staff in day-to-day operations and collaborate closely with the Public Works Director, County Engineer, and division managers on annual budgets and reports, project accounting, and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the department’s financial operations, including complex accounting, budgeting, payroll, and cost accounting systems.
• Lead the Finance Department staff in day-to-day operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Public Works Director, County Engineer, and division managers on annual budgets and reports, project accounting, and grant management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in accounting; or associate degree (AA) and two years experience; or eight years of progressively responsible accounting experience, supplemented by coursework in accounting.
• Minimum of five years progressively responsible accounting with at least one year supervisory experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 11 paid state-recognized holidays
• Three floating holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bereavement leave
• Washington State DRS retirement

Pay

Salary grade is MGR 19, with a 2026 salary range of $7,871.58–$9,681.05 monthly (DOE).

Schedule

Full-time, FLSA exempt, in‑person position.