Fiscal Analyst 5

About the role

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a qualified individual for the Fiscal Analyst 5 position. This role is within the Operations Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic fiscal leadership as the principal assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Serve as a key leader for enterprise-wide financial system initiatives, including the statewide OneWA implementation and agency financial system enhancements.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects by partnering with internal divisions, statewide agencies, and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Lead agency-wide financial planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen operational effectiveness and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM), and applicable state laws, policies, and regulations.
• Oversee the agency's expenditure, procurement, contracting, and records retention functions while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Analyze complex fiscal issues, develop innovative solutions, and provide recommendations to executive leadership on financial and operational matters.
• Prepare and review budget reports, fiscal analyses, revenue projections, fiscal notes, grant applications, and other executive-level financial documents.
• Support the CFO in managing the agency's financial operations and providing strategic advice to executive leadership.
• Oversee the agency's financial systems and processes, ensuring they align with GAAP and state regulations.
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and internal controls.
• Manage a team of fiscal professionals responsible for accounting, procurement, contracts, cash receipts, and records management.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial goals and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes on major enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to the CFO in managing the agency's financial operations and providing strategic advice to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of relevant professional accounting experience to include accounts payable and receivable, travel expense and reimbursement, grant or contractual reviews, budget preparation and allotment, revenue and expenditures, analyzing complex financial data and other Fiscal related functions.
• Successful completion of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a professional Fiscal related department to include responsibility for recruiting and selection, performance management and staff professional development.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills; able to create, save, preview and print a basic document worksheet, and email; edit and change appearance of selected text, format paragraphs; use page setup and auto-correct.
• A formal project management training and/or certification is preferred.
• Experience implementing enterprise-wide initiatives in a government setting is preferred.
• Experience soliciting, developing, and implementing process improvement strategies is preferred.
• Experience using project management software to include tools such as flow charting, project tracking, mapping and/or visual design is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree 2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree 4 years of experience
• Master’s Degree 6 years of experience
• A degree in a financial related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, or a foreign equivalent may be substituted for relevant experience.
• Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
• Certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted year for year for professional experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Work-life balance: Flexible schedules with telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.

Contact Us

To inquire about this position and its full duties, please contact us at recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number (e.g., 2026-05748) and the job name to the subject line of your email.