Responsibilities:
This position reports directly to the Financial Business Transformation Manager, who reports to the agency’s Chief Financial Officer. This position supports the Financial Business Transformation Manager and the CFO in the agency’s financial and budget transformation initiatives for the Office of Finance, Budget, and Economics (OFBE). This Office manages agency-level accounting, budget, and economic services, which is comprised of five (5) trust management funds, twenty-five (25) dedicated funds, and other state, federal, and private funds.

With Financial Business Transformation Manager and CFO support, this position is responsible for leading OFBE’s efforts to optimize financial-business performance across the agency, to include division and region level, related to the following functional areas: accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and deposits, cost allocation, asset accounting, chart of accounts, spending plans and budget controls, and financial reporting. This includes cross-agency collaboration with financial business managers to optimize and standardize policies, processes, tools, governance structures, supporting IT architecture, work integration, training curricula, and communication mediums that will continually improve DNR’s financial business operations.

This position will also assist the Financial Business Transformation Manager with all project phases of the implementation of OFM’s new statewide financial system, known as Workday, collaboratively working with finance business staff at all organizational levels and the One Washington Agency Support Team (AST) to transform the agency’s core financial business processes and procedures to ensure successful implementation of Workday.

In the role of Assistant Financial Business Process Manager, the position will assist the Financial Business Transformation Manager in accomplishing the following:

• Lead financial business subject matter expert (SME) teams that design and implement new financial policies, processes, and procedures that will enable the effective and efficient implementation of all phases of Workday.
• Acquire knowledge of current and future financial business processes, and apply experience to drafting process workflow diagrams, gap analysis reports, step-by-step procedures, and transition artifacts related to Workday implementation.
• Identify, mitigate, and document constraints, implications, and consequences of process and system changes.
• Obtain an understanding of the relationships and dependencies of DNR’s business systems and processes, including system remediation, interfaces, and conversion activities planned and underway.
• Research, perform analysis, and identify issues to develop recommendations to solve business problems and support business needs to ensure Workday’s successful implementation.

Required Qualifications: 

• An associate degree or higher in accounting or accounting accounting-related field, such as auditing, budget, or business administration or accounting related field;
  AND three (3) or more years performing professional-level accounting-related functions;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience for a total of 5 years.
• Experience analyzing processes and procedures related to financial operations.
• Experience in analyzing accounting and financial data.
• Experience in analyzing the work of other team members.
• Experience in learning new financial systems and adapting workflow processes.
• Technical writing experience to include drafting guidelines, policies, or procedural documents.
• Experience with process optimization, including developing appropriate recommendations, improving, and streamlining work processes. 
• Knowledge of principles of management, finance, business operations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience facilitating work sessions.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including charts and graphics.
• Experience using project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex fiscal issues orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in creating work plans, proposals, briefings, and reports.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Duty Station is at the Natural Resources Building in Olympia. The work setting is an office environment. This position may participate in the elective telework program with the agency, as approved.
• Travel is minimal but could include visits to DNR facilities (region offices, work centers, etc.) to meet with agency colleagues.

• A bachelor’s degree – with 18 quarter or 12 semester college-level credit hours – in Accounting or an Accounting-related field; 
  AND three years’ experience in government financial management or accounting.
• Working knowledge of the state’s Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Enterprise Reporting system, the Ad-Hoc Tool, and the AFRS Financial Toolbox.
• Working knowledge of Workday financial software.
• Knowledge of DNR’s organizational structure, financial systems, chart of accounts, and programmatic structure.

Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: References are optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers, including your current or most recent supervisor.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.