Employment Law Centre of WA
Chief Financial Officer
Employment Law Centre of WA, Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
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Chief Financial Officer
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Employment Law Centre of WA
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is seeking a highly accomplished state financial executive to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the agency. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a principled leader—someone who is calm, methodical, and resilient under pressure. You are compassionate, inclusive, culturally competent as well as technically sharp and politically astute. You're a balanced human-centered leader, committed to fostering a culture of performance and positivity. You approach your work with transparency and honesty. You are capable of engaging diverse stakeholders with empathy and resolve. You possess both strategic and financial technical skills to lead change. You are an effective communicator that interprets complex information into accessible analysis for various audiences. You have some insight into the Washington state budget and its current financial transformation.
Please note: This position is open until filled. The first review of applicants will occur three weeks from the posting date. This position is exempt from Civil Service rules.
Duties
Lead development and monitoring of biennial operating and capital budgets
Oversee federal grant performance, reporting, and compliance
Manage banking relationships and trust fund operations
Ensure equitable distribution of funds to support marginalized communities
Direct procurement, contracting, and asset management functions
Advance equity within FSD and across ESD
Recruit, retain, and support a diverse and technically proficient workforce
Represent ESD to OFM, legislative budget committees, and external partners
Lead the development of fiscal notes and financial impact analyses for legislation
Maintain a strong fiscal internal control environment and ensure timely payments
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
Option 1: Ten years of combined relevant experience and/or education in business, finance, accounting, public administration
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Legal Services
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Chief Financial Officer
role at
Employment Law Centre of WA
The Employment Security Department (ESD) is seeking a highly accomplished state financial executive to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the agency. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and a principled leader—someone who is calm, methodical, and resilient under pressure. You are compassionate, inclusive, culturally competent as well as technically sharp and politically astute. You're a balanced human-centered leader, committed to fostering a culture of performance and positivity. You approach your work with transparency and honesty. You are capable of engaging diverse stakeholders with empathy and resolve. You possess both strategic and financial technical skills to lead change. You are an effective communicator that interprets complex information into accessible analysis for various audiences. You have some insight into the Washington state budget and its current financial transformation.
Please note: This position is open until filled. The first review of applicants will occur three weeks from the posting date. This position is exempt from Civil Service rules.
Duties
Lead development and monitoring of biennial operating and capital budgets
Oversee federal grant performance, reporting, and compliance
Manage banking relationships and trust fund operations
Ensure equitable distribution of funds to support marginalized communities
Direct procurement, contracting, and asset management functions
Advance equity within FSD and across ESD
Recruit, retain, and support a diverse and technically proficient workforce
Represent ESD to OFM, legislative budget committees, and external partners
Lead the development of fiscal notes and financial impact analyses for legislation
Maintain a strong fiscal internal control environment and ensure timely payments
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
Option 1: Ten years of combined relevant experience and/or education in business, finance, accounting, public administration
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Legal Services
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