Fiscal Analyst

This recruitment will remain open until July 27, 2026, with an initial screening date of July 20, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening.

About the Role

At the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), our mission is to protect consumers, the public interest, and our state's economy through fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry. Our Fiscal Unit plays a vital role in fulfilling that mission by ensuring the agency's financial operations are accurate, transparent, and positioned to support sound decision-making.

As our Fiscal Analyst 5, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping guide strategic financial initiatives while leading a talented team committed to operational excellence. This is an opportunity to influence agency-wide decisions, lead complex financial projects, and help shape the future of state government. You'll oversee critical fiscal functions including accounting, procurement, contracts, records management, and cash receipts while driving continuous process improvement and supporting major enterprise initiatives such as the statewide OneWA implementation. Your expertise will help ensure compliance, strengthen internal controls, and deliver innovative solutions that improve how our agency serves Washingtonians.

We're looking for a collaborative and adaptable leader who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in a dynamic environment, and has an exceptional eye for detail. The ideal candidate is thorough, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to balance day-to-day operational oversight while leading long-term strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic fiscal leadership as the principal assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
• Supervise and mentor a team of fiscal professionals responsible for accounting, procurement, contracts, cash receipts, and records management.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM), and applicable state laws, policies, and regulations.
• Lead agency-wide financial planning, policy development, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen operational effectiveness and internal controls.
• Oversee the agency's expenditure, procurement, contracting, and records retention functions while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Serve as a key leader for enterprise-wide financial system initiatives, including the statewide OneWA implementation and agency financial system enhancements.
• Analyze complex fiscal issues, develop innovative solutions, and provide recommendations to executive leadership on financial and operational matters.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects by partnering with internal divisions, statewide agencies, and external stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Prepare and review budget reports, fiscal analyses, revenue projections, fiscal notes, grant applications, and other executive-level financial documents.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service while developing and supporting a high-performing fiscal team.

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. Professional experience may not substitute for the credit hours.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a professional fiscal-related department to include responsibility for recruiting and selection, performance management, and staff professional development. Supervisory experience may be gained at the same time as professional experience.
• 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 degree in a financial-related field from an accredited institution may be substituted for relevant experience as follows:

• Associate's Degree: 2 years of experience
• Bachelor's Degree: 4 years of experience
• Master's Degree: 6 years of 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

• Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.).
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, professional growth, and collaboration.
• Wellness programs and on-site resources.
• Work-life balance with flexible schedules and telework opportunities.
• Public service fulfillment and satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Free parking in Tumwater or a public transportation pass for Thurston County.

Pay

The monthly salary range for this position is $6,075 - $8,172.