JOB
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 Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. We believe in working as one team that solves problems—striving to be customer-focused and drive for the best results.DCHS is seeking three Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty (SD) Analysts (Business & Finance Officer III) for its Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Services Team that are looking to apply their expertise and enthusiasm to ensuring strong financial systems, management, and planning that enables sustainable and effective community services. These positions are funded for 18 months from hire date.2 Finance AnalystsThe ideal candidate for these roles would be a versatile budget or financial analyst with a deep commitment to customer service, continuous quality improvement, and King County’s Equity, Racial, and Social Justice mission. The finance analysts will primarily perform day-to-day financial functions: budgeting and financial management, reporting, coordination with programs and partners, analytic support, and continuous quality improvement. One position will report to the Children, Youth, and Young Adults Finance Manager but will support Finance division leaders throughout the Department with programmatic budgeting and contracts support, strategic projects, and reporting coordination. The second position reports directly to the Crisis Systems Finance Lead (Special Projects Manager I) and serves as the lead fiscal analyst for the behavioral health crisis system, which includes the Crisis Care Centers and Behavioral Health and Administrative Services Organization. 1 Revenue AnalystThis position will lead the management of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division’s (BHRD) diverse revenue portfolio, which includes processing federal, state, and local revenue contracts as well as tracking and reporting on revenue data and information. The revenue analyst is responsible for revenue tracking and receivables processes, preparing and submitting revenue billings, cash management, invoicing and interfund transfers. This position also serves as fiscal lead on federal grant applications, revenue receipts, and SEFA/SSFA and SAO audit response and reconciliation efforts. This position will report to the Behavioral Health Accounting Manager (Business and Finance Officer IV) and work closely with both the Behavioral Health Finance and Program teams.Who May Apply: The positions are open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum requirements. Interviews for this selection process are anticipated to take place on or around April 25, 2024. Required Materials: Candidates who wish to be considered for this recruitment must submit an online King County application, a cover letter, and respond to the supplemental questions.Work Schedule: These positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. The positions are represented by PROTEC17.Recruiter: susan.churchill@kingcounty.gov Teleworking RequirementThe work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. 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.Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Coordinate, prepare and review budgets, evaluate proposed expenditures and revenues, and perform detailed financial analysis and forecasting.Deliver financial reporting and consultation to program and finance managers.Perform detailed expense reconciliation and compliance review.Support fiscal year-end close processes as needed, including accruals.Oversee financial systems in area of responsibility (e.g., budgeting, accounting, reporting).Evaluate fiscal processes for efficiency and implement continuous quality improvement.Lead projects and analysis that deliver data-informed recommendations to support organizational initiatives and strategic decision-making.Participate in the development, review, and implementation of financial and other technical criteria for contracts.Coordinate, interpret and implement federal, state, county and local laws, policies and procedures as necessary.Assist with department-wide financial management as needed.Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.To ApplyIf 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.