Overview

Salary: $147,289 – $196,763. Skagit Transit is headquartered in Burlington, Washington, approximately 60 miles north of Seattle. Skagit Transit is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors, employs 160 FTEs, and the agency’s 2024 budget was $32,733,974.

Responsibilities Under the direction of the CEO, the Director of Finance supervises the agency’s comprehensive financial management, ensuring the financial integrity of the accounting system and accurate analytical reporting.

An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Three years of supervisory/leadership experience. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for Public Sector. Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Single Audit Practices/Requirements. Knowledge of Government Finance Officers Association GFOA standards. Experience with grant accounting and management for a government entity. Seven or more years of financial, business management, or accounting experience, including regulated controls or financial audit responsibility. Experience in government accounting regulations and business systems, such as budgeting, accounting, purchasing and procurement, capital projects, etc. CPA/CMA.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance. Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Public Employees Retirement System Plans (PERS) offered. Employer Paid HRAVEBA. Employer Paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). 11 Paid Holidays per year. Generous leave accrual available after 90 days.

For full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on “Open Recruitments”. For questions, call 206-368-0050. Skagit Transit is an EOE. Apply by March 2, 2025. (Applications reviewed as submitted. Open until filled.)