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3 Oct 2022

Full-Time Chief Financial Officer

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board – Posted by wslcbjobs@lcb.wa.gov Olympia, Washington, United States

Job Description

WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State.

Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.

This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be October 17, 2022. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

Who we are

 

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.

We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business initiated process improvement.

Our commitment to DEIB

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our workforce.

It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive workforce that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background or belief. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion NetworkVeteran Employee Resource GroupLatino Leadership NetworkBlacks United in Leadership and DiversityDisability Inclusion NetworkWashington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network.

Your opportunity at a glance

The WSLCB Finance Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer position in Olympia, WA. This is an exempt management service (EMS) Band 3 position that reports to the Agency Deputy Director. In this position, you will serve and complement the WSLCB’s mission and goals by providing timely and accurate support and assistance with agency budget and accounting processes while assuring that all agency and state requirements and standards are followed.

Areas of oversight for this position include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, budgeting, strategic planning, auditing, procurement, contracting, facilities and risk management. You will work in conjunction with private stakeholders, the state legislature, the State Auditor’s Office and the Office of Financial Management.

If you have an interest in overseeing all aspects of finance and accounting functions for the agency with a focus on process improvement, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WSLCB team!

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

  • Training and career development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Telecommuting opportunities
  • Generous wellness program
  • Onsite exercise facility
  • Active and engaging diversity program
  • Infant at Work program
  • Organization’s commitment to your personal health and well-being
  • Work/life balance
  • Free parking
  • A comprehensive benefits package

 

Duties

Some of the duties you will perform are:

  • Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
  • Make recommendations to agency executive management on policy issues that impact the agency’s financial structure.
  • As a member of the director’s Management Team, take a hands-on approach to the development and implementation of the agency operating budget while directing and overseeing all aspects of finance and accounting functions for the agency.
  • Direct the agency’s contracting, procurement and risk management activities and handle responsibility for agency facilities.
  • Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action and manage the associated budget process.
  • Demonstrate organizational skills and abilities to prioritize multiple and complex tasks, often with competing deadlines; work independently as well as perform as a team member.
  • The CFO is the agency’s internal control officer ensuring that effective internal controls are in place and that compliance with GAAP and applicable federal and state laws and rules are a priority.
  • Approve intra-agency payments for all agency programs.
  • Establish approval levels and authorities for all LCB payments and purchases.

 

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher involving a major study in Business Administration, Accounting, or other business related discipline

AND

At least 5 years of experience managing a team of financial professionals

AND

  • Knowledge of Washington State accounting policies, procedures, and principles.
  • Experience with management principles that include the political relationships and interactions between and within the branches of state government.
  • Ability to understand and determine legislative intent and agency executive direction.
  • Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and build trusting relationships throughout the agency.
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and writing skills.

 

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Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: CFO. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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