Overview
Budget and Finance Manager Jobs in Tacoma, USA at Pierce County, WA
Salary: $ – $ Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service – Full Time
Job Number: 26-00250
Department: Finance & Enterprise Services
Division: FPM-Performance Management
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Summary
Why it’s a Great Opportunity: You will play a key role in building and leading a newly consolidated financial operations team, strengthening processes, expanding team capacity, and shaping how the department manages its financial operations going forward.
You will lead the department’s budget development, enterprise cost allocation and internal service rate modeling, and financial monitoring and management. You will also help staff understand the operational impact behind financial trends and decisions. You will analyze complex rate and cost-of-service fee models, recommend appropriate adjustments, and implement changes.
You will also manage contract planning and contract coordination for the department, partnering with managers and operational teams to align contract strategy, procurement timelines, and business needs. From shaping cost recovery models to ensuring critical services move forward effectively, your work will directly influence how we invest resources, deliver services, and support Pierce County.
Why it’s a Great Department: The Finance & Enterprise Services Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship. Finance & Enterprise Services staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including information technology, general services, fleet services, fiscal services, budget, procurement and contracting, and risk management.
The Finance & Enterprise Services Department is focused on creating a culture where employees can help improve service delivery to make a meaningful impact on County operations and the community. The Department leads with safety, empowerment, and collaboration to create an environment where every person can contribute, challenge ideas, and continuously improve.
Learn more about the Finance & Enterprise Services Department
How to be Successful in this Role: We are looking for candidates who bring strong government experience with public financial expertise, budgeting experience, leadership ability, and the ability to connect financial analysis to operational decisions.
Someone who can confidently manage detailed financial work while also stepping back to see the broader financial picture for the department. Not just what the numbers say, but what’s driving them and what operational actions they require. Our next Budget and Financial Manager will be comfortable working with complex budgets and cost allocation models, ensuring services are appropriately funded, leading conversations and analysis of business needs, analyzing financial needs, plans, and structures, and ensuring that financial reporting and management processes are effective, efficient and meet governmental standards.
Equally important is the ability to lead people and build a strong, collaborative team. Success will require thoughtful leadership, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through change while establishing clarity around roles, expectations, and priorities.
Your Future in this Role: A career with Pierce County means joining an organization invested in your growth. Through leadership development, robust online learning, and a variety of training opportunities, we provide continuous professional development at every stage. This commitment empowers you to contribute meaningfully while advancing your skills and supporting resilient communities, reliable infrastructure, and equitable outcomes for all.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Lead department-wide business and accounting processes, financial management, budget development, financial planning, and controls.
- Ensure all accounting actions, contracts and grants are sound, comply with generally accepted accounting principles, and conform to Finance & Enterprise Services Department policies and procedures. Exercise…
Title: Budget and Finance Manager
Company: Pierce County, WA
Location: Tacoma, USA
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