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Pierce County is looking for a dedicated Deputy Director of Finance who has:

• Comprehensive expertise in key Finance Department functions, including financial management, risk management, and information technology.
• Proven leadership skills, with a strong track record in team development, strategic planning, and sound decision-making on complex fiscal and policy matters.
• Strong relationship management experience, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with interagency collaborators, elected officials, community stakeholders, and internal teams.
• A deep commitment to fiscal stewardship, supporting a safe, resilient, diverse, and livable community for all Pierce County residents.
• The capability to serve as a trusted advisor and operational leader, acting on behalf of the Finance Director and assuming full responsibility in their absence or as delegated.

A complete classification can be found here.

Our strategic leader will focus on:

• Providing operational oversight of the Finance Department’s programs, services, and daily functions.
• Driving continuous improvement for yourself and across teams, fostering a culture of innovation and positive change.
• Cultivating a growth mindset, encouraging lifelong learning and professional development for all staff.
• Supporting data-driven decisions to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes.
• Prioritizing customer perspectives to ensure services meet the needs and expectations of both internal customers and our diverse community.
• Advancing equity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Developing policies and guidelines, transforming ideas into actionable plans.

Finance Highlights:

• Mission and Vision: The Finance Department’s mission is to enable effective management of resources throughout Pierce County government, striving for a vision of accountability and results delivered with integrity.
• Fiscal Leadership: Finance and Performance Management handles financial planning, budgeting, performance management, revenue and expenditure management, and preparation of financial reports. It also acts as treasurer for numerous outside taxing districts.
• Technological Support: The Information Technology division provides essential technology services to Pierce County employees, departments, and residents, supporting a wide range of operational needs.
• Procurement and Compliance: Procurement and Contract Services manages requests for proposals, bid opportunities, goods and services procurement, and contract compliance monitoring.
• Risk Oversight: Risk Management administers safety, loss control, and employee benefit programs, and investigates claims to protect the County interests.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, or a related field AND
• Five years of progressively responsible management experience AND
• Three years in a supervisory capacity of professional, technical and/or administrative personnel or any equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• A Master's degree preferred.
• Attach a substantive cover letter as writing sample with your resume.

Additional Information:

• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

About Pierce County:
Pierce County is a vibrant region where career opportunities intersect with an exceptional quality of life. With stunning natural landscapes, from the shores of Puget Sound to the majestic Mt. Rainier National Park, the area offers endless outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, and golfing on nationally ranked courses. Urban amenities abound as well, with thriving arts, cultural, and culinary scenes that complement the area’s natural beauty. As one of the fastest-growing counties in Washington State, Pierce County is a hub of innovation and community collaboration, making it an exciting place to grow your career and make a lasting impact.
Pierce County is committed to a "Forward Together" mission that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion while tackling critical community challenges. The focus on affordable housing, reducing homelessness, expanding behavioral health services, and creating good-paying jobs ensures a high quality of life for all residents. This dedication to fostering inclusive communities, safe infrastructure, and equitable access to opportunities makes Pierce County a place where careers thrive, and individuals can make meaningful contributions to a resilient, vibrant future. #J-18808-Ljbffr