King County
Chief Financial Officer
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
KCIT is currently seeking an agile, detail-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our top executive team for a 1 year Special Duty Opportunity.Please note that this Special Duty opportunity is only available to internal KCIT Career Service employees who have passed their initial probation period. It is important to note that you must get approval from your current supervisor/manager to accept a Special Duty assignment. We encourage you to discuss this with your current supervisor/manager before applying.The CFO will manage the department's financial policy development, rate setting, and strategic long-range financial planning. This position will oversee the department's budgeting process and develop and implement financial plans for multiple funds in line with KCIT's strategic vision. In addition, the CFO will be responsible for IT contracts, fiscal management and payroll, IT assets management, and all financial and accounting functions of the department in accordance with King County's enterprise-wide financial management policies, procedures, and systems. The CFO also serves as a KCIT liaison on legislation and oversees KCIT proposed legislation preparation and process.Responsibilities
Oversee the development and implementation of the department's operating and capital budget that reside in multiple funds. Identifying 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. Making 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.Serving as key point of contact for external auditors.Perform additional duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements
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.In addition, in order to be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate the following: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.Hybrid Work
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommuting. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. 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.Duration:
This is a 1 year Special DutyClassification:
Chief Financial Officer - 2133100Forbes recently 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?
Come join the team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our
"True North" , 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) EmployerNo 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.Are you ready to APPLY!?The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application, Resume and Cover Letter are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.QuestionsIf you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon Hoeper,
shoeper@kingcounty.gov
or 206-263-6957.
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Oversee the development and implementation of the department's operating and capital budget that reside in multiple funds. Identifying 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. Making 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.Serving as key point of contact for external auditors.Perform additional duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements
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.In addition, in order to be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate the following: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.Hybrid Work
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommuting. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. 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.Duration:
This is a 1 year Special DutyClassification:
Chief Financial Officer - 2133100Forbes recently 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?
Come join the team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our
"True North" , 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) EmployerNo 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.Are you ready to APPLY!?The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application, Resume and Cover Letter are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.QuestionsIf you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Shannon Hoeper,
shoeper@kingcounty.gov
or 206-263-6957.
#J-18808-Ljbffr