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Jefferson Transit Authority Finance and Human Resources Manager in Port Townsend, Washington

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Finance/HR Manager is responsible for the administration, supervision, and leadership of all finance and human resources functions for Jefferson Transit. This position ensures the agency's financial integrity, compliance with regulatory requirements, effective HR operations, and strong internal coordination.

Serving as a key member of the management team, the Finance/HR Manager integrates the Finance and HR sections into Jefferson Transit's broader organizational goals, fostering professionalism, collaboration, and operational excellence. In this role, the Manager is expected to uphold the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct as a representative of a public agency.

Every function within Jefferson Transit depends---directly or indirectly---on the finance and human resources processes. The Finance/HR Manager plays an essential role in maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and responsiveness of these functions while supporting staff, management, and community-facing operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ensure all accounting and human resources functions are performed accurately, timely, and in full compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, statutory requirements, SAO guidance, GASB standards, and industry best practices. This includes payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and benefits administration.
  • Stay current on public-sector accounting standards, including SAO updates, GASB pronouncements, federal/state regulatory changes, and best practices impacting financial reporting, internal controls, and HR compliance.
  • Supervise, train, and support Finance and HR staff, ensuring effective workflow, professional development, and strong customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee the agency's accounting system, financial management practices, internal controls, and fiscal accountability to ensure responsible stewardship of public funds.
  • Oversee the full human resources function, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee records management, performance management, corrective actions, and termination processes as necessary.
  • Administer and manage collective bargaining agreements; support and participate in labor negotiations; interpret contract language; advise management on labor-related matters; and ensure consistent application of negotiated terms.
  • Manage the agency's Drug & Alcohol Program in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including 
  • Conduct research, develop recommendations, and implement projects and process improvements within the Finance and HR sections as assigned.
  • Under the guidance of the General Manager, develop and administer the annual operating budgets for the Finance and HR sections, including establishment of goals, performance measures, and resource needs.
  • Lead the development of Jefferson Transit's annual agency budget, coordinating with department heads, managers, and the Board of Directors to create an accurate, transparent, and data-driven financial plan.
  • Oversee the agency's information technology systems, including servers, workstations, networks, software, data security, and procurement of related equipment. Ensure proper maintenance, updates, vendor coordination, and technological planning to support agency operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage staff effectively and foster a collaborative work environment.

Education, training, and professional experience in accounting, finance, and human resource management. Minimum qualification: bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.

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