Finance Manager

Overview

FINANCE MANAGER

This District is seeking an experienced Finance Manager. This position offers stability in a positive work environment. The Finance Manager manages a staff of 7 performing organizational accounting and financial planning, and customer service functions. The District is fiscally sound with significant reserves as it funds operating expenses and capital projects. The District is known as a progressive utility and is active in regional issues related to water and sewer.

We lead the way in advanced technology applications and are committed to being the best-in-class utility.

While managing the Finance & Customer Service staff, the Finance manager oversees general ledger maintenance, financial planning, and utility billing functions.

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday–Friday; extended hours periodically during meetings, emergencies, or as workload requires. After orientation, the District allows for remote work 2 days a week.

District Benefits: 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage for employee & family, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, generous paid vacation days, paid sick days, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and transportation/housing stipend.

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Position: FINANCE MANAGER

Organization:
Sammamish Plateau Water

Location:

Sammamish, WA
United States

Salary:
Salary up to $210K DOQ

Posting

Start Date:

1/29/2026

Date Posted: 1/29/2026

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or applicable discipline
• Supervisory and managerial experience including customer service

Areas of Preferred Experience & Expertise

• Governmental/Enterprise Accounting
• Budget Preparation
• Cost of Service/Rate Analysis & Recovery
• Capital Budget Development and Financing
• Debt/Bond Issuance
• Experience managing enterprise financial systems including implementation of new platforms
• Utility Billing & Customer Service Functions
• Investment Management

• Embrace and implement modern technology applications
• Manage and positively motivate staff
• Manage and delegate while empowering staff and understanding accountability & coach
• Mentor and provide staff development
• Work collaboratively with all Departments across the organization

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Job Description:

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