Public Works Financial Manager

About the Role

The Public Works Financial Manager oversees the department’s financial operations, including complex accounting, budgeting, payroll, and cost accounting systems. The position also participates in major program management decisions with fiscal implications. The successful candidate will lead 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 reporting, project accounting, and grant management.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in accounting or a business‑related field;
• An associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school in accounting or a related field, plus two (2) years of experience in governmental accounting;
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, supplemented by coursework in accounting or governmental accounting.

Additionally, all applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least one (1) year managing a discrete work unit with direct responsibility for the performance of a team and/or individual employees. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid state‑recognized holidays
• Three (3) floating holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement through Washington State DRS

Pay

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

Schedule

Full‑time, FLSA exempt, in‑person position; typical work week Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm at the Public Works office in Port Townsend.