Accounting & Procurement Manager (WMS Band 2)

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About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a professional Accounting and Procurement Manager to support the Construction Division in Tumwater, WA. This position serves as the division’s expert authority on fiscal and operational analysis, supporting five offices and approximately 168 employees statewide. As a strategic partner to Division leadership, the role provides authoritative guidance on complex, high-risk, and precedent-setting financial and business issues. The incumbent leads division-wide process improvements and innovations that align financial, procurement, and operational systems with agency goals, while ensuring compliance with state and agency policies. This position serves as the Division’s primary subject matter expert for fiscal operations and strategic process design, advising executive leadership and influencing policy and systems development. The role oversees a $42M biennial operating budget, approximately $26M in labor cost allocations, and manages reimbursable programs generating $2M in receivables per biennium.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Accounting and Procurement Manager will:

Independently lead the development, implementation, and continuous monitoring of complex, multi-faceted Construction Division budgets by applying expert-level judgment, discretion, and financial acumen.
Exercise full autonomy in determining methodologies, analytical frameworks, and performance indicators to forecast financial needs, evaluate resource allocation strategies, and ensure fiscal sustainability.
Provide high-level strategic consultation and technical financial expertise to senior leadership.
Analyze financial performance across all core operational areas.
Identify systemic inefficiencies, emerging risks, and opportunities for innovation with division-wide and statewide impacts.
Design and deliver advanced financial reports, forecasting models, and executive briefings.
Establish and maintain robust internal controls, ensuring adherence to GAAP, OFM policies, and audit standards while advising leadership on regulatory changes and their fiscal implications.
Ensure alignment of financial and procurement strategies.
Independently oversee the fiscal operations of the Construction Division.
Provide expert-level leadership and oversight of procurement and contract management activities across the Construction Division.
Independently supervise and lead a cross-functional team responsible for accounting, payroll, travel, and procurement operations, including assigning duties, managing performance, and aligning staff roles with division-wide operational needs.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

Financial & Operational Management: Demonstrated ability to manage or coordinate complex financial, budgetary, or administrative operations in a professional or public-sector environment.
Leadership & Staff Development: Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop staff; assign and prioritize work; and foster accountability and high-performing teams.
Financial Analysis & Strategic Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify trends and risks, evaluate alternatives, and make sound, strategic recommendations to leadership.
Fiscal Operations Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with core financial operations, such as budgeting, procurement, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and travel reimbursement processes.
Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable fiscal policies, internal controls, and procurement regulations to ensure compliance and fiscal integrity.
Accounting Principles (GAAP): Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to apply them in financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial and technical information clearly and effectively through written reports and verbal presentations to diverse audiences.
Financial Systems & Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in using enterprise financial systems, spreadsheets, accounting software, and reporting tools to manage, analyze, and present financial information.
Policy Development & Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to policy development and process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, transparency, consistency, or compliance.
Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

Public Sector Financial Leadership: Demonstrated ability to supervise or lead teams within a public-sector or governmental financial environment, applying public accountability, transparency, and stewardship principles.
Washington State Financial Systems Knowledge: Demonstrated familiarity with Washington State financial systems and the ability to navigate, analyze, and utilize system data to support financial operations and decision-making.
State Fiscal Policy Application: Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying Washington State policies and procedures related to budgeting, procurement, payroll, and travel to ensure compliance and consistency.
Process Improvement & Lean Practices: Demonstrated experience applying Lean or other process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness in finance, procurement, or administrative services.
Project & Portfolio Management: Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage complex, cross-functional projects with competing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
Presentation & Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate discussions on technical, financial, or policy topics in a clear and accessible manner for non-financial or diverse audiences.
Advanced Data Analysis & Excel Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization techniques to analyze and communicate financial information.

Important Notes

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Why WSDOT

Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at amanda.strebeck@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference Accounting and Procurement Manager #0W708 in the subject line.

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