Finance Director; CFO

The salary range for this position is $164,700–$238,800 on an annualized basis
, with a market midpoint of $201,700
. The expected hiring range is typically between the minimum and the midpoint; however, placement above the midpoint may be considered based on experience, internal equity, and job‑related factors.

The Finance Director serves as the PUD’s Chief Financial Officer and is the primary accounting professional, responsible for all financial activities, including reporting, planning, accounting and treasury practices, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and the PUD’s mission and objectives. The Finance Director oversees and directs the Finance Department staff and operations, including treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, payroll, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, reserves, borrowing, loan covenants, and risk management for the organization.

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages and directs the overall functions and operations of the Accounting Department. Directs the planning, development, implementation and documentation of department operations, ensuring compliance with PUD policies and other regulatory requirements.
• Develops and administers financial strategies and policies in support of the PUD’s strategic plan and financial position, ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulatory requirements; including budgeting, rate and resource planning, short and long‑term financial planning, financial reporting, investment management, bond issuance, procurement practices, accounts payable/receivable, payroll administration, auditing, and risk management.
• Ensures the PUD’s financial strategies and practices align with financial best practices and comply with all regulatory requirements, internal controls, and ethical standards pertaining to public sector financial management.
• Directs the annual budgeting process, including rate development and cost of service assessments. Presents proposed budget and rates to the Board of Commissioners. Monitors the budget and long‑term financial plan and makes recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Oversees and administers appropriate internal controls, audit measures, and financial policies and practices to safeguard the PUD’s assets and maintain financial integrity and ensure compliance.
• Oversees and administers preparation and participation in external financial and accountability audits, including consulting with auditors regarding their findings, reporting results to the General Manager and Board of Commissioners, and facilitating any necessary actions or strategies.
• Oversees and presents financial statements, governmental reports, and other statistical analyses as required.
• Oversees and manages financial risk activities by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to budgeting, investments, compliance, and internal controls, while directing strategies to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepares and provides accurate financial reports to the General Manager, Board of Commissioners, and others as needed.
• Performs and oversees financial planning work including long‑range financial forecasting.
• Maintains accounting controls through process evaluation, testing and employing a continuous improvement philosophy.
• Maintains positive external financial relationships with the PUD’s bankers, insurance brokers, bond‑rating agencies, and regulators.
• Attends and participates in Board of Commissioner’s meetings and provides support to General Manager in meeting preparation and reporting.
• Ensures statutory oversight of compliance in contracting, bid requirements, purchasing procedures, processing of vendor payments and public meetings.
• Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in the execution of duties.
• Conducts topical presentations for training, information, and decision making for small or large groups.
• Develops financial statistics and economic analysis reports.
• Maintains all monies securely invested to the full extent possible and as mandated by Washington State Law and District Resolutions.
• Analyzes need for financing; develops…