Chief Financial Officer

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

Chief Financial Officer

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

Kent, Washington

When referring to the Pacific Northwest, the incomparable beauty of Washington’s Puget Sound Region often comes to mind. The Sound and its bays, the many islands within them, and the green and white Washington State Ferries running between them make this one of the most desirable places to live in the world.

Founded in 2010, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSF) is an internationally accredited fire agency that provides fire suppression, emergency medical, and risk reduction services to approximately 264,169 residents in a 118-square-mile service area in south King County. PSF operates 17 fire stations serving five municipalities and two fire districts. The 2023 annual budget of $109,077,659 ($101,024,261, operating; $8,053,398, capital) supports 444 paid personnel, of whom 339 are uniformed and 105 are non-uniformed.

Fire Chief Brian Carson and PSF’s executive team are committed to transforming business operations throughout the agency. Reporting to the assistant chief, the new finance director is an essential member of this team. The director oversees the finance department, comprised of nine paid personnel, including the director, accountants, AP/AR, payroll, compliance, and an administrative assistant.

A bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance, business or public administration, or related), five to eight years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, or accounting, and three years of management and supervisory experience, are required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered at PSF’s sole option. Experience working within local government or the fire service is helpful, but PSF expressly invites qualified private sector applicants, who have the right service commitment and a strategic, innovative mindset. A master’s degree in business or public administration, credentialing through GFOA (CPFO), or a CPA designation are all preferred.

The annual salary range for this position is $134,765 to $202,148 DOQE.  In addition, PSF  offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurances. Although PSF does not participate in Social Security, employees are enrolled in the Washington’s PERS Pension Plan. PSF also offers multiple 457 deferred compensation plan options (3% employer contribution). Employees also enjoy paid time off (vacation and sick), plus 12 paid holidays and 30 hours of personal holidays annually. The finance director will receive an additional 6% pay differential in lieu of overtime pay. Relocation assistance may be available.

Filing Deadline: November 6, 2023

Contact: Andrew (Drew) Gorgey at (970) 987-1238 (direct)

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