Logo
King County

Chief Financial Officer

King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Job Responsibilities:

Oversee the development and implementation of the department's operating and capital budget that reside in multiple funds. Identify funding adjustments as necessary to meet the department's business needs.

Develop and implement the department's policies and procedures on budgeting and financial matters, within the context of King County's enterprise-wide policies and procedures. Coordinate implementation with department's budgeting and financial staff.

Act as key financial advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Develop strategic policy on financial and budget issues.

Serve as the CIO's liaison with the Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget and County Council staff on financial and budget issues.

Oversee the development and implementation of the rate-setting process for multiple KCIT internal service funds. Work with division senior management and other County staff in the analysis and evaluation of rate proposals.

Analyze and evaluate the department's financing plans and programs to ensure that financial objectives meet business needs. Make recommendations to the CIO on funding allocations and on opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Assure preparation of clear and accurate financial status and progress reports. Oversee day-to-day fiscal and payroll functions and assure appropriate internal controls and compliance with County policies and procedures.

Oversee management of Finance, IT Contracts, and IT Asset management functions.

Serve as key point of contact for external auditors.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with significant accounting coursework and eight (8) years increasingly responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis, OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Demonstrated experience in financial management leadership, including a track record in large, complex organizations.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Knowledge of standard contract/procurement processes and principles.

Advanced knowledge of budgeting techniques and principles.

Advanced knowledge of government fund accounting and management.

Knowledge of auditing techniques and principles.

Knowledge of financial statistical techniques and principles.

Knowledge of the rate-setting process.

Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and principles.

Skill in effectively working in a political environment.

Communication (oral and written) skills.

Analytical skills.

Skill in forecasting financial needs for department's projects, programs and services.

Oversee and continually improve the Information Technology Financial Management (ITFM) application that produces financial reporting, forecasting, bill of IT, demand planning and rate setting for KCIT and the County agencies.

Desirable Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant.

Working knowledge of the PBCS budgeting system and the Oracle/EBS financial system.

Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards and techniques.

Knowledge of legislative process.

Knowledge of FinOps management of cloud financial costs.

Work Environment:The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommuting. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Work Schedule:This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered.

Application Process:The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application, Resume, and Cover Letter are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.

Questions regarding this recruitment can be directed to Shannon Hoeper at shoeper@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-6957.

#J-18808-Ljbffr