FINANCE MANAGER
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Finance Manager
Are you a skilled financial professional ready to apply your expertise in a unique government setting? South Correctional Entity (SCORE) is seeking a Finance Manager to supervise the daily operations in our Finance Department and support our jail located in Des Moines, WA. Not only will be you be working in the public sector, but you'll also receive amazing government benefits!
Job Summary
The Finance Manager will be accountable for the day-to-day operations and oversight of the Finance Department. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is tasked with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, managing accounting functions, and supervising finance staff. Additionally, the Finance Manager contributes to the development of the annual budget, the comprehensive annual financial report, debt management, revenue programs, treasury management, payroll administration, and cash control. This position is vital and serves as a subject matter expert in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Please email humanresources@scorejail.org for a full job description and list of responsibilities.
PAY & BENEFITS
Salary Range: $111,500-$135,500 (Pending Evaluation)
Benefits: SCORE offers excellent government benefits including
Medical, dental, and vision insurances (90-100% employer paid)
Life, AD&D, and LTD insurances (100% employer paid)
A government pension plan (PERS)
Retirement contribution matching program up to 7%
16 hours of vacation / paid time off (PTO) per month
8 hours of sick leave each month
Access to an employee gym
Schedule: This is an exempt position. SCORE offers flexible work schedules within the Monday to Friday work week.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in accounting, public or business administration, finance or related field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, payroll oversight or finance, with a minimum of one-year supervisory experience required.
Due to the security requirements of a jail, a stringent background investigation is conducted on all candidates considered for hire. This includes fingerprinting, criminal history, a polygraph exam, and a medical exam including a drug-screen.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CPA and/or master's degree
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certified Public Finance Officer
Some accounting, budgeting, payroll, and finance experience in the public sector
Summary of Duties
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CORRECTIONS OFFICER
As a Corrections Officer, you play an essential role in ensuring the safety and security of our jail inmates. There are two main areas of the jail that you contribute to, which are booking and housing. In booking, you assist with the initial custody of inmates, which includes removing contraband, taking photographs and fingerprints, classifying security levels, and placing inmates in cells. Once an inmate is in housing, you supervise their daily activities such as meals, court appearances, work details, interviews, and other appointments. There are dozens of programs to assist inmates with successful reentry into the community. You also make routine security checks and ensure that your assigned area is maintained in an orderly manner.
In addition, you process court documents and provide inmate information to other law enforcement agencies, courts, and jail personnel. You coordinate the transport of inmates to outside locations such as court appearances or medical offices as well as review documents including court and physician's orders. Using your organizational skills, you prepare and maintain records and logs related to all daily activities, bookings, maintenance needs, and inmates. Having a job where you serve in such an important role within our correctional facility brings you great fulfillment and encourages you to put forth your best effort each day!
Work Schedule & Pay
WORK SCHEDULE
This full-time position typically works a 12-hour schedule, which includes working either the day schedule 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM or the night schedule 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM. When working 12-hour shifts, the schedule is to work 3 days on, then have 3 days off. Other shifts are also available upon seniority shift bidding.
SALARY
This position earns a competitive base salary of $77,061 - $93,670/year with an additional 5.24% when scheduled to work 12-hour shifts ($81,099 - $98,579/year).
Effective 1/1/2025, those working the night shift (6:30 PM - 6:30 AM), will be paid an additional 2% pay.
How to Apply
Finance Manager
Interested applicants are to submit their resume and letter of interest to humanresources@scorejail.org. Qualified candidates will be asked to participate in an interview.
First review of applications is March 21, 2025. This position is open until filled. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
SCORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based upon race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other basis protected by law.
About SCORE Jail
South Correctional Entity (SCORE) is a regionally operated jail in Des Moines, WA serving the confinement needs of 6 owner cities and a number of contract agencies with a total capacity of 802 inmates. We take pride in our mission to provide the highest quality public safety services to those we serve. We are dedicated to operating a safe, efficient, and professional correctional facility while maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency.
The Finance Department is responsible for an annual budget of more than $30 million. Finance has five team members and is led by the Finance Director. Because of the small team, communication and collaboration is vital in this role.
The finance team's work goes beyond numbers and spreadsheets; it impacts the lives of countless individuals within the facility and the community. SCORE's Finance Department is a prime example of how a small team with a big responsibility can accomplish incredible things. Come join this amazing team!