Job Description

Summary
The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.
King County's provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking two career service finance professionals with budget and grant compliance experience. The Business and Finance Officer III positions (BFO IIIs) are part of the Director's Office Finance team but provide direct, day-to-day support to specific DCHS Divisions.
One BFO III will partner with program managers, providers, and budget and compliance leads in the Children, Youth, and Young Adults Division (CYYAD) to advance community-driven initiatives focused on strengthening communities, increasing equitable supports to improve educational outcomes, and making the County a place where all young people are happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. CYYAD manages the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) levy, the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) revenues, and Education and Employment Resources (EER) funds.
One BFO III will join the Budget, Monitoring and Reporting (BMR) team as a Business Liaison supporting the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division and reporting to the BMR Manager (BFO IV). This role works in partnership with program managers and the BMR fiscal team to manage the resources dedicated to behavioral health services delivery across King County.
Responsibilities span budget development and monitoring, expense and revenue projection analysis, grants management and cost allocation, expense reviews and approvals (desk monitoring), procurement support, financial research to inform decision-making and strategy, and continuous quality improvement of financial processes.
If you are experienced with budgeting and fiscal monitoring and want to be part of making King County a healthy, happy, connected community, apply now!
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 11/20/2025.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete, and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete, and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position(s) is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position is represented by Protec17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the .
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory,
Job Duties

• Coordinate, prepare, and review budgets, evaluate proposed expenditures and revenues, and perform detailed financial analysis, projections, and forecasting.
• Provide financial reporting and consultation to program and finance managers.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of financial and other technical criteria for RFPs and provider contracts.
• Perform invoice desk monitoring, including review of general ledgers and other budget and financial reports, and expense documentation.
• Provide orientation and coaching related to contract fiscal compliance.
• Assist with the oversight of contracting and financial systems in area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with Fund budget and compliance leads.
• Contribute to and/or lead projects and analysis that deliver data-informed recommendations to support organizational initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Assist with department-wide financial management as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or similar degree and four years of budgeting or finance experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
• At least two (2) years of experience with budget development, spend projections, and financial analysis.
• At least two (2) years of experience evaluating expenditures for allowability and financial compliance.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong teaming and customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Commitment to racial equity and the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience with Oracle reporting systems.
• Experience in developing and maintaining financial models.
• Experience with the administration of grants, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance guidance, such as 2 CFR 200.
• Experience providing consultation to non-financial audiences.
• Knowledge of human service programs.
• Knowledge of King County programs, funding sources, policies, and requirements.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and finance.

Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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