Washington State Health Care Authority

Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DOH8997)

WA, US$149,724-$159,036Posted 1 day ago

RemoteFull-Time Finance & Accounting $150k-$199k Washington

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Job Description

Description

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This home-based (remote) position is open to Washington residents and those living in Oregon and Idaho, as well as candidates outside this area who are willing to relocate to Washington, Oregon, or Idaho within 30 days of their start date. Work may be performed remotely or from our office located in Tumwater, WA, based on the employee's preference.

The Opportunity

The Department of Health’s Office of Financial Services provides the financial and operational foundation that supports the agency’s work. As Deputy Chief Financial Officer, you’ll partner with the CFO to lead the office’s strategic and day-to-day operations, overseeing 175 FTE.

This is a broad enterprise leadership role with influence well beyond Financial Services. You’ll advise the Secretary of Health, Chief of Staff, and executive leadership on financial, operational, and administrative matters; help shape agency policies and procedures; and represent the financial perspective in decisions that affect the agency.

Key Responsibilities Include

Leading Financial Services Operations * Partner with the CFO to provide strategic and operational direction for the Office of Financial Services. * Lead strategic planning and monitor and report on Financial Services performance measures. * Oversee the day-to-day operations, performance, efficiency, and effectiveness of the office, incorporating LEAN and quality improvement into daily work. * Provide leadership and oversight for Accounting and Grant Services, Emergency Response Finance, the Performance Improvement Team, and administrative staff. * Support budget proposals and adjustments. Leading People and Organizational Performance * Promote employee engagement, professional development, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. * Oversee recruitment, hiring, performance management, separation, and grievance matters for Financial Services. * Coach and support supervisors in effective performance management. Shaping Enterprise Policy and Financial Operations * Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and review of enterprise financial and administrative policies and procedures. * Ensure financial policies and procedures remain aligned with state and federal requirements. * Participate in the DOH Policy Review Committee and provide recommendations on the financial and operational impact of agency policies and initiatives. * Support the Financial Operations Group in coordinating financial and budgetary matters across the agency. * Provide guidance to other Central Business Services offices on the development and management of the agency’s indirect cost proposal. Providing Financial Leadership During Emergencies * Lead financial aspects of emergency preparedness and response activities, including fiscal and contracting functions. * Provide staffing and leadership for Finance Section Chief, Deputy Finance Section Chief, and Timekeeper roles during Incident Management Team activations. * Coordinate Financial Services responsibilities with the Agency Duty Officer and Agency Coordination Center Director during emergency response. * Serve in succession as CFO during a Continuity of Operations activation. Influencing Agency-Wide Decisions * Co-facilitate the Agency Deputies Group and contribute the financial perspective to agency policy, information technology, and administrative decisions. * Advise agency leadership on financial management, policies, procedures, resource allocation, and enterprise initiatives. * Represent the Department of Health on statewide workgroups, committees, and partnerships with other state and federal agencies and national organizations.

What This Role Offers

Your financial leadership will have an impact far beyond Financial Services. You’ll help ensure the Department of Health has the resources, financial practices, and operational foundation needed to carry out our work and communities we serve across Washington.

You’ll work alongside agency leadership on decisions that shape how resources are managed, how the organization operates, and how it prepares to respond when Washington faces an emergency. You’ll also help protect funding and financial resources that support the agency and its ability to work with local health jurisdictions, tribes, and community-based organizations.

If you’re looking for a senior financial leadership role where sound financial management is directly connected to public service and the health of people across Washington, this position gives you that opportunity.

Required Qualifications

*There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed.* *Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.*

Option 1

: Five (5) or more years of experience managing the financial operations of an organization or major subdivision, including organizational development, strategic planning, and resource management.

Option 2

: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, public finance, organizational development or closely allied field; *and*three (3) or more years of experience managing the financial operations of an organization or major subdivision, including organizational development, strategic planning, and resource management.

AND

* Three (3) or more years of management/leadership experience including supervising and managing staff and providing direction and coaching in all aspects of workforce and performance development. * Experience developing, implementing, or managing financial policies, procedures, or processes in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, or organizational requirements. * Experience providing financial analysis, recommendations, or decision support to senior or executive leadership on organizational priorities, resource allocation, budgets, or financial management * Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the following:

Managing the operations of a state or federal government agency or major subdivision of the agency, including organizational development, strategic planning, and financial management.
Building or sustaining a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within a team or organization, including employee engagement and professional development initiatives.
LEAN and Quality Improvement facilitation and management, including integrating problem solving approaches at all levels with a focus on the customer.
Leading financial operations, resource coordination, or financial decision-making during emergency response, organizational disruption, or other high-consequence operational situations.
Leading or facilitating complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple organizational units, with responsibility for building alignment, resolving competing priorities, and advancing organizational outcomes.
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, public finance, organizational development, organizational leadership, management, economics or closely allied field.

Employee Benefits

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today.

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.

About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,700 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.

At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.

Working Conditions

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting

This position may work from home, a DOH facility, or remotely from an alternate location. The official duty station for this position is home-based. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance. Travel Requirements: Requires some travel between the agency's work locations as well as other state agency locations. Occasional overnight out-of-state travel may be necessary to attend or present at meetings or trainings. Schedule: This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to meet program needs and critical deadlines. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the incumbent's request, subject to supervisory approval. Tools & Equipment: Uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine. Customer Interactions: Build effective working relationships with culturally diverse customers, coworkers and partners including internal DOH staff, Agency Leadership, other state agency staff, and other external partners. Other: The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment. This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS

: We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.

Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).

*DO NOT INCLUDE* private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference

: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations

If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Zach Covington at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8997.

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Supplemental Information ----------------------------

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits

*The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.*

Note

*If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.*

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information*.*

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.