Business and Finance Officer IV

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Lead and Supervise a team of financial professionals by assigning responsibilities, setting clear expectations, reviewing work, mentoring staff, and evaluating performance. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Oversee Financial Operations including accounting, accounts payable, and expenditure controls to ensure compliance with county policies and regulatory requirements.

• Lead Financial Analysis and Forecasting by interpreting complex data, preparing reports, and making data-driven recommendations to guide policy and operational decisions.

• Oversee Rate Setting and Cost Allocation by developing and reviewing cost structures, rate models, and financial justifications for Roads’ services.

• Manage compliance and reporting by ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local financial regulations, internal controls, and audit standards. Review and recommend updates to financial and administrative policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements and best practices, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational effectiveness.

• Ensure Audit Readiness by managing financial audits, addressing findings, and implementing corrective action plans.

• Enhance Financial Systems and Processes by identifying areas for process improvement, implementing financial automation tools, and optimizing reporting methodologies.

• Collaborate with the Finance team and key stakeholders in fiscal year-end reports, and financial documents. Oversee and support the management, compliance, and reporting of grant funds and other revenue-generating activities, ensuring proper tracking and alignment with regulatory requirements.

• Provide Strategic Financial Guidance to finance managers, peers, and team members, ensuring informed decision-making that supports financial sustainability.

• Represent the Division on Financial Matters by serving as a primary liaison for the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD).

• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement by leveraging LEAN principles and financial best practices to drive operational efficiencies.

• Champion Equity and Inclusion by integrating social and racial equity principles into financial planning and workforce development initiatives.

• Model Leadership and Professional Development by encouraging career growth, promoting work-life balance, and engaging in professional learning opportunities.

• Perform Other Duties as Assigned to support the evolving financial needs of the Roads Services Division.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public sector finance, public administration, accounting, economics, or a related field, with coursework in financial analysis, and accounting – OR an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

• Advanced knowledge of financial management principles including government financial accounting, cost accounting, and data governance, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulatory frameworks.

• Prior experience in public sector finance, auditing, or government financial administration at a large municipal, county, or state level.

• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, including the ability to develop complex financial models, rate structures, and cost allocations to guide decision-making.

• Proficiency in financial systems and data management tools such as Oracle Enterprise Business Systems (EBS), Power BI, Looker, Prism, Power Pivot, SQL Reporting Services, and Tableau, or equivalent financial reporting platforms.

• Demonstrated experience managing compliance and financial audits, including knowledge of federal, state, and local audit requirements and the ability to develop and implement corrective action plans.

• Experience in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable within a large organization, including utilizing tools to manage workload and ensure timely and responsive processing.  

Leadership & Strategic Financial Planning

• Experience advising executive leadership and stakeholders on complex financial rules, regulations, and processes.

• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements, including experience applying LEAN process improvement methodologies to enhance financial systems and operational efficiency.

Supervision & Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise financial teams, including setting performance expectations, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating staff.

• Proven ability to collaborate across departments to ensure alignment between financial strategies, operational goals, and countywide fiscal policies.

• Strong knowledge of King County’s financial processes (preferred), including experience working with the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD).

Communication & Equity Leadership

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial data in clear, accessible formats to diverse audiences, including elected officials and the public.

• Experience working in diverse and inclusive environments, with a strong commitment to racial, social, and economic equity in financial decision-making and workforce development.

• Ability to work collaboratively and resolve conflicts, using team-building principles and strategic problem-solving skills to achieve shared goals.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Business Systems (EBS), especially Oracle EBS General Ledger, Project, Account Receivable and Accounts Payable Modules, or other financial systems.

• Demonstrated experience with LEAN principles.

• Substantial experience in public sector accounting, administration, and finance.  

• Knowledge of King County Financial and budget processes.