Whatcom County, Washington, is truly "Someplace Special," envisioned as a place where people are able to enjoy an abundant, safe and healthy life. Nestled along the Canadian border, beautifully positioned between the San Juan Islands and the Cascade mountain range, our scenic community is made up of approximately 206,000 people. Seattle is 90 miles to the south and Vancouver, British Columbia, is 50 miles to the north. According to Money Magazine, "Bellingham (the County Seat) is the 5th best place to live in the West and the 24th best place in the nation to live." Citizens enjoy breathtaking scenic beauty of coastlines, Bellingham Bay, Mount Baker and many spectacular parks and lakes. For more details about our wonderful community, view this informational video from the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and Visit Bellingham-Whatcom County Tourism website.
The Director will develop and manage the biennial budget including forecasting revenue and expenditures. They will collaborate with the County Executive to implement process improvements and efficiencies, including the efficient use of ERP software. They will supervise and develop staff, prepare comprehensive financial reports, oversee the annual State audit, and make presentations at County Council and other public meetings.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Provides strategic planning and leadership to manage organization-wide financial and purchasing functions including but not limited to: general ledger, preparation of annual financial report, preparation of biennial and mid-biennium budget, payroll, accounts payable, warrant processing, interfund transfers, grant accounting, and purchasing activities. Oversees the preparation of the County budget. Provides analysis of budget requests and cost estimates, evaluates the merit of proposals and provides written recommendations and information justifying recommendations. Assists the County Executive in other areas of budget and financial management, program development and internal communications. Ensures accountability for the use of public resources. Conducts financial analysis to identify trends, forecast revenue and expenditure, and make recommendations for budget adjustments, as needed. Monitors changes in economic conditions and assesses potential impact on County’s financial stability. Prepares comprehensive financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including financial statements, budget variance analyses, and cash flow projections. Implements internal controls to safeguard County assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitors and maintains expenditures within approved budget. Implements cost-effective measures and uses resources and technology to effectively increase productivity.
Negotiates and reviews County service contracts to assure consistency and conformance with legal requirements, policy and program direction, and appropriate process. Negotiates contracts for services between the department and outside entities or consultants. Secures, monitors and assures compliance with grants and contracts. Oversees and coordinates County efforts related to annual State financial audit. Responds promptly to audit findings and provides specific action plan to correct an audit finding. Attends and participates in Council and Committee meetings, makes oral presentations, and answers budget related questions. Coordinates follow up activities as required by Council actions. Collaborates with County Executive to develop long-term financial strategies and plans. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making on capital projects, economic development initiatives, and other strategic priorities. Manages effective administration of the Finance Division including team development and performance, financial management, efficient use of resources, legal compliance and timely execution of duties.
For more information please see: Finance Director Job Description
Jun 05, 2024
Full Time
The Director will develop and manage the biennial budget including forecasting revenue and expenditures. They will collaborate with the County Executive to implement process improvements and efficiencies, including the efficient use of ERP software. They will supervise and develop staff, prepare comprehensive financial reports, oversee the annual State audit, and make presentations at County Council and other public meetings.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Provides strategic planning and leadership to manage organization-wide financial and purchasing functions including but not limited to: general ledger, preparation of annual financial report, preparation of biennial and mid-biennium budget, payroll, accounts payable, warrant processing, interfund transfers, grant accounting, and purchasing activities. Oversees the preparation of the County budget. Provides analysis of budget requests and cost estimates, evaluates the merit of proposals and provides written recommendations and information justifying recommendations. Assists the County Executive in other areas of budget and financial management, program development and internal communications. Ensures accountability for the use of public resources. Conducts financial analysis to identify trends, forecast revenue and expenditure, and make recommendations for budget adjustments, as needed. Monitors changes in economic conditions and assesses potential impact on County’s financial stability. Prepares comprehensive financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including financial statements, budget variance analyses, and cash flow projections. Implements internal controls to safeguard County assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitors and maintains expenditures within approved budget. Implements cost-effective measures and uses resources and technology to effectively increase productivity.
Negotiates and reviews County service contracts to assure consistency and conformance with legal requirements, policy and program direction, and appropriate process. Negotiates contracts for services between the department and outside entities or consultants. Secures, monitors and assures compliance with grants and contracts. Oversees and coordinates County efforts related to annual State financial audit. Responds promptly to audit findings and provides specific action plan to correct an audit finding. Attends and participates in Council and Committee meetings, makes oral presentations, and answers budget related questions. Coordinates follow up activities as required by Council actions. Collaborates with County Executive to develop long-term financial strategies and plans. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making on capital projects, economic development initiatives, and other strategic priorities. Manages effective administration of the Finance Division including team development and performance, financial management, efficient use of resources, legal compliance and timely execution of duties.
For more information please see: Finance Director Job Description
Duties include :
Directing and providing strategic leadership and direction for Whatcom County.
Assisting the County Executive in planning, budgeting, organizing, and directing County government to provide timely, cost effective, and efficient systems, programs, and customer service delivered by skilled staff with a positive public service approach.
Representing the County Executive at public and departmental meetings, with the media, and through communication of the Executive’s policies, goals, programs, and objectives.
Directing the administration of assigned County departments and being accountable for the efficient and effective performance of assigned departments and the preparation of timely and professional service advice, analyses and reports as a basis for planning, funding and implementation of policy.
Overseeing large scale community wide special initiative projects, as assigned, including multiple capital facility projects. Providing strategic planning leadership, coordination, direction, guidance and recommendations in the development, revision and implementation of budgets and short-and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for Whatcom County government.
Overseeing the preparation of and justifying the County budget. Negotiating and reviewing county service contracts to assure consistency and conformance with legal requirements, policy and program direction, and appropriate process.
Apr 01, 2024
Full Time
Duties include :
Directing and providing strategic leadership and direction for Whatcom County.
Assisting the County Executive in planning, budgeting, organizing, and directing County government to provide timely, cost effective, and efficient systems, programs, and customer service delivered by skilled staff with a positive public service approach.
Representing the County Executive at public and departmental meetings, with the media, and through communication of the Executive’s policies, goals, programs, and objectives.
Directing the administration of assigned County departments and being accountable for the efficient and effective performance of assigned departments and the preparation of timely and professional service advice, analyses and reports as a basis for planning, funding and implementation of policy.
Overseeing large scale community wide special initiative projects, as assigned, including multiple capital facility projects. Providing strategic planning leadership, coordination, direction, guidance and recommendations in the development, revision and implementation of budgets and short-and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for Whatcom County government.
Overseeing the preparation of and justifying the County budget. Negotiating and reviewing county service contracts to assure consistency and conformance with legal requirements, policy and program direction, and appropriate process.
