Assistant Director of CI Financial Operations

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Assistant Director of CI Financial Operations
Correctional Industries Headquarters
Tumwater, WA

• Current resume, (chronological, with relevant experience listed).
• Minimum of three (3) professional references, (including name, phone number and email address).
• Letter of interest, (preferably no more than two (2) pages indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position. 

• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible Schedules
• The fulfillment of public service

This position provides the highest level of strategic budgeting and financial planning guidance to CI's Assistant Secretary and executive leadership, and is responsible for ensuring CI manages its resources in compliance with the state and federal requirements. Responsible for a vision and leadership in development and oversight of CI's annual non-appropriated forecasted budget of $114 million and estimated $5 million capital investment budget, as well as $9 million in appropriated funds.  

This position will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities for CI.  This will include responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, accounting, contracts, purchasing, payables, and management services, strategic financial planning, financial costing, fiscal notes, and Revolving Fund 401 financial reporting.  

This position has responsibility for development, implementation, and oversight of CI's operating budget and directly responsible for nine staff and indirectly responsible for 45 staff statewide.  Plans, leads, and controls the financial work performed by the organization.  Ensures appropriate and optimum use of CI's resources, and supports effective coordination and communication throughout the organization.  

This position is accountable for directing and sustaining the financial infrastructure necessary to support financial management and budget analytics that are aligned with CI vision and mission.  The position provides project management to high risk projects that impact CI's policies, programs, budgets and appropriated dollars. 

Assesses and evaluates financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.  

Provides insight and recommendations to both short- and long-term operational growth plan of the organization.

Participates in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational business models.

Required:

• Ten (10) or more years in a progressively responsible financial leadership role;
• Five (5) or more years of professional level management experience involving budgeting, financial analysis, and public policy;
• Experience and understanding of the legislative and political process;
• Five (5) or more years of professional level management experience involving budgeting, financial analysis, and public policy; and
• Bachelor's degree or higher with major studies in Business and/or Public Administration, Political science, Planning and Development, Finance, or related discipline from a recognized accredited college and/or university whose accreditations are recognized by U.S. department of Education (USDE) or the council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent

• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills;
• Knowledge of personnel management including performance evaluations, diversity, and the disciplinary process; and
• Ability to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts with the Legislature and the Office of Financial Management

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant

The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.
 
IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees work with incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, including marijuana, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within sixty (60) days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing, and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
• Work effectively with men and women of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
• DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. 

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