Financial Business Transformation Lead, Management Analyst 5 (Ma5)

Salary : $72,552.00 - $97,596.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-12-A342-15943
Department: Dept. of Natural Resources
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 1/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Financial Business Transformation Lead, Management Analyst 5 (MA5)Recruitment #2023-12-A342
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WALocation flexibility may be available and consideredPartial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,046.00 - $8,133.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 12/29/23. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Do you enjoy working with a variety of internal agency teams to help the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Manager, and Budget Director optimize financial-business performance across the agency, to include agency, division, and region levels?
Do you like the thought of using your knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure the health of Washington's natural resources for future generations? If the answer is yes, then we have an opportunity for you! The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a Financial Business Transformation Lead to lead and oversee OFBE's efforts to optimize Financial Business operations focused initially on financial readiness for implementation of One Washington's new statewide financial system. You will lead and oversee activities to implement new processes, policies, and procedures and orchestrate project plan activities to fulfill One WA deliverables. This position provides an invaluable opportunity for an individual with Management Analyst and financial experience to improve DNR's overall Financial Business operations and increase the financial competencies of both agency management and staff. After full implementation of One WA, you will continue to lead efforts to improve Financial Business operations, leading cross-agency teams, to develop, implement, and evaluate improvement initiatives.
Duties
Responsibilities:
This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer who leads the Office of Finance, Budget, and Economics (OFBE) comprised of these three teams that provide agency-level accounting, budget, and economic services. DNR's 2023-25 $940 million annual operating budget and $337 million capital budget are comprised of five (5) trust management funds, twenty-five (25) dedicated funds, and other state, federal, and private funds.
With the CFO's support, this position is responsible for leading OFBE's efforts to optimize financial-business performance across the agency, including division and region levels. This includes cross-agency collaboration with Financial Business managers to optimize and standardize policies, processes, tools, governance structure, supporting IT architecture, work integration, training curriculum, and communication mediums that will continually improve DNR's Financial Business operations.
This position will also serve as the OFBE lead and expert for 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 WA Support Team (AST) to transform the agency's core Financial Business processes and procedures to ensure successful implementation of Workday.
In the role of Financial Business Process Lead, position will accomplish 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.
• Use knowledge and experience of current statewide Financial Business requirements and associated processes, then leverage that knowledge and technical expertise to leverage Workday's functionality for DNR's program business requirements.
• Identify and mitigate or resolve constraints, implications, and consequences of required process and system changes.
• Obtain an understanding of the relationships and dependencies of DNR's business systems and processes to include knowledge of system remediation, interface, and conversion activities planned and underway.
• Research, perform analysis, and identify issues along with developing recommendations on how to best solve business problems and support business needs to include options, risks, and impact to Workday's successful implementation.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in accounting or accounting-related fields such as budgeting, economics, auditing, or business administration, AND a minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester college-level credit hours in accounting or an accounting-related field.
  OR a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or an accounting-related field, AND Four (4) or more years performing professional-level accounting functions and supervising professional-level accounting staff.
• Experience and knowledge:
  • Conducting research.
  • Analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
  • Conducting business analysis and developing requirements.
  • Leading business projects.
  • Managing business operations.
  • Developing business policies and procedures.
  • Supervising work.

Knowledge of principles of management, finance, business, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and working knowledge of the state's Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Enterprise Reporting system, the Ad-Hoc Tool, and the AFRS Financial Toolbox.

Experience and ability to:

• Create work plans, proposals, briefings, and training.
• Use schedules, timelines, and other graphics to report status and stay on track.
• Break down, sort, and synthesize information, identify trends and key themes, develop conclusions and display through charts and graphics, and finally develop appropriate action steps and recommendations.
• Improve and streamline work processes beyond the specific assignment, focusing on outcomes.
• Create, establish, monitor, and measure work plans, and work with others to enhance and enable work plan implementation.
• Organize multiple assignments, and produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on-time.

Possesses excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex fiscal issues orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

Expert skill level/proficiency with Microsoft Excel and intermediate skill level/proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.

Intermediate skill level/proficiency with design, build, and administration of project libraries, lists, and toolkit platforms such as Microsoft SharePoint.

Demonstrated 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, and regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.

DNR Core Competencies:

• Personal Accountability
• Value Others
• Compassionate Communication
• Inspire Others
• Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree with 18 quarter or 12 semester college-level credit hours in accounting or accounting-related field; AND a minimum of five years experience in state government financial management or accounting department, including managing financial or accounting staff and operations.
• Knowledge of and experience with DNR's organizational structure, financial systems, chart of accounts, and programmatic structure.
• Knowledge of DNR's financial systems, such as FES, NaturE, and DNR Financial Reports Portal.

Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position - If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your past experience relates to them, please contact us at A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don't hesitate to apply!
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references - you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Attach a copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts. If you have questions regarding attaching this document please contact If you do not attach your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcript your application will not move forward in the application process.
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at 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.

Questions? Please contact Tristan Wise at or e-mail us at
About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington's lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision - Our actions ensure a future where Washington's lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission - Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington's lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• 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.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

• 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,
• 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 that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit for more information.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit
Veterans wishing to claim Veteran's preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22, or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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