Budget and Finance Supervisor
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$116,646.40 - $147,867.20 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-23339
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Please Note: Panel interviews are anticipated to take place in person in Seattle, WA on the week of 3/24/25. We will let candidates know if this will change.
Build upon your dynamic finance career with this exceptional leadership opportunity!
King County Parks is seeking a highly skilled and strategic financial professional to serve as a Budget and Finance Supervisor (BFO IV) within the Budget and Financial Planning unit of the Parks Finance Section.
Why this is a great opportunity?
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial management, budget development, and strategic financial planning for King County Parks. This position not only invites you to engage with diverse stakeholders but also challenges you to refine your strengths, elevate your innovative and analytical skills, and cultivate effective leadership. Leading a team of Business and Finance Officers, you will champion continuous professional development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
About The Role
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will report to the Financial Services Administrator, assuming a crucial role in delivering financial leadership, management, and oversight. Responsibilities include guiding business planning, overseeing biennial budget development and monitoring, conducting financial analysis, strategic thinking, and contributing to sustainability planning. Leading and supervising a team of Business and Finance Officers, the position entails offering advanced financial expertise to shape operational and policy decisions.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About The Team
The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division’s financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. This section is a vital internal support resource to the Parks Division and is comprised of 24 employees across four work units.
The four work units represents: Finance Administration; Accounting and Fiscal Administration; Budget and Financial Planning; and Grants Administration and Purchasing with teams dedicated to core values that embodies accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.
Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Budget and Finance Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Technical Budget Management
Qualifications You Bring:
Working Conditions
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at [email protected].
Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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? 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) 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.
Benefits
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:
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Were you contacted directly by DNRP recruiter Blake B. or Jamie J. for this position? (Please note, this question is purely informational and will not be used in the selection process.)
Please describe your experience in financial management, budget development, and oversight of financial operations for a large organization or department (annual budget >$80M). Please make sure to include details about: (1) The type of organization (2) The budget size (3) The number of years of experience you have in each of the areas. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A."
05
This role will be leading a team of Business & Finance Officers. What size teams have you led, and what is your leadership style?
06
Please briefly describe your experience with public capital improvement programs.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$116,646.40 - $147,867.20 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-23339
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Please Note: Panel interviews are anticipated to take place in person in Seattle, WA on the week of 3/24/25. We will let candidates know if this will change.
Build upon your dynamic finance career with this exceptional leadership opportunity!
King County Parks is seeking a highly skilled and strategic financial professional to serve as a Budget and Finance Supervisor (BFO IV) within the Budget and Financial Planning unit of the Parks Finance Section.
Why this is a great opportunity?
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial management, budget development, and strategic financial planning for King County Parks. This position not only invites you to engage with diverse stakeholders but also challenges you to refine your strengths, elevate your innovative and analytical skills, and cultivate effective leadership. Leading a team of Business and Finance Officers, you will champion continuous professional development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
About The Role
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will report to the Financial Services Administrator, assuming a crucial role in delivering financial leadership, management, and oversight. Responsibilities include guiding business planning, overseeing biennial budget development and monitoring, conducting financial analysis, strategic thinking, and contributing to sustainability planning. Leading and supervising a team of Business and Finance Officers, the position entails offering advanced financial expertise to shape operational and policy decisions.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About The Team
The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division’s financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. This section is a vital internal support resource to the Parks Division and is comprised of 24 employees across four work units.
The four work units represents: Finance Administration; Accounting and Fiscal Administration; Budget and Financial Planning; and Grants Administration and Purchasing with teams dedicated to core values that embodies accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.
Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Budget and Finance Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Technical Budget Management
- Oversee the intricacies of budget development for complex funds such as Parks Levy Fund, Operations and Maintenance Fund, Parks Capital Funds, and Youth and Amateur funds.
- Drive the creation of biennial and supplemental budgets, conduct projections and forecasting, monitor financial activities, lead audits, and coordinate year-end processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to steer financial strategies and program implementation that encompasses the preparation of budget narratives, policy memos, financial plans, and legislative compliance to ensure widespread alignment.
- Integrate equity, race, and social justice principles into financial modeling, analysis, and engagement with managers and budget personnel to promote positive outcomes for historically marginalized communities.
- Supervise financial and business management activities adhering to King County’s enterprise-wide guidance, coordinating with the Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget, including the development and implementation of fiscal policies and procedures, overseeing the development of financial plans, financial modeling, forecasting, reconciliations, and business planning.
- Manage burden and central rates processes and reporting for the Parks Division.
- Complete quarterly financial forecasts and conduct regular and ad-hoc analyses, involving research, compilation, and interpretation of financial data to monitor budget performance and established performance metrics.
- Lead financial processes for grants, procurement contracts, and accounts payable and receivable administration for the designated area of responsibility.
- Lead a collaborative team of Business and Finance Officers, with emphasis on managing multiple functions, employee engagement, proactive communication, and team building.
- Assign workloads, ensure quality checks on technical tasks, provide feedback, highlight achievements, and address conflicts.
Qualifications You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public administration, accounting or related field and a minimum of five (5) years in progressively responsible experience in financial management, including budget development, financial reporting and forecasting. OR A combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be considered.
- Understanding standards and trends in public sector budgeting, and managerial/financial accounting, including GAAP, GASB, and Federal/State accounting and reporting.
- Knowledge of public capital improvement programs and long-term strategic funding for multi-million-dollar projects.
- Understanding of public administration, legislative processes, public procurement, and workforce sustainability planning.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for technical (budget and finance background) and non-technical audiences, presenting financial information on key policy issues and resource allocation.
- Ability to anticipate and plan for future business needs, assessing financial implications and tradeoffs to propose solutions and enhance financial performance, support cost control, and reduce financial risk.
- Demonstrated commitment to Equity and Social Justice, advocating for changes to policies addressing systemic racism and inequities.
- Experience in supervising and leading teams effectively and consistent with King County values, with emphasis on diversity, motivation, employee development, coaching, mentoring, setting clear expectations, and providing constructive feedback.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment, meeting deadlines and time constraints.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, and data collection and management.
- Ability to focus on attention to detail in a complex financial environment and link operational aspects of the organization to strategic priorities and ensure work product reflects those linkages.
- Uses financial acumen to interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
- An organizational savvy leader who can maneuver comfortably through managing complexity in policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals by anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Communicates effectively by developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of the different audiences.
- Builds effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals and instills trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Manages conflict situations effectively with a global perspective and lens and recognizing the values differences in perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
- Advanced knowledge of capital budgets and expertise in the capitalization of assets.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with property tax levies, general obligation bonds, Real Estate Excise Taxes, and grants related to capital improvement programs.
- Advanced knowledge of public sector budgeting and expertise with Washington State’s BARS system.
- Expertise in Oracle EBS, Oracle Business Intelligence, Hyperion/PBCS, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems specifically for budgeting and financial performance.
Working Conditions
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically one or two (1 – 2) times per quarter. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Standard hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. Weekend, holiday, and evening work will occasionally be required
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local L117 - Professional and Technical Employees Union.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at [email protected].
Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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? 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) 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.
Benefits
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
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Were you contacted directly by DNRP recruiter Blake B. or Jamie J. for this position? (Please note, this question is purely informational and will not be used in the selection process.)
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience in financial management, budget development, and oversight of financial operations for a large organization or department (annual budget >$80M). Please make sure to include details about: (1) The type of organization (2) The budget size (3) The number of years of experience you have in each of the areas. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A."
05
This role will be leading a team of Business & Finance Officers. What size teams have you led, and what is your leadership style?
06
Please briefly describe your experience with public capital improvement programs.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
Salary
$116,646.40 - $147,867.20 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-23339
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Please Note: Panel interviews are anticipated to take place in person in Seattle, WA on the week of 3/24/25. We will let candidates know if this will change.
Build upon your dynamic finance career with this exceptional leadership opportunity!
King County Parks is seeking a highly skilled and strategic financial professional to serve as a Budget and Finance Supervisor (BFO IV) within the Budget and Financial Planning unit of the Parks Finance Section.
Why this is a great opportunity?
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial management, budget development, and strategic financial planning for King County Parks. This position not only invites you to engage with diverse stakeholders but also challenges you to refine your strengths, elevate your innovative and analytical skills, and cultivate effective leadership. Leading a team of Business and Finance Officers, you will champion continuous professional development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
About The Role
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will report to the Financial Services Administrator, assuming a crucial role in delivering financial leadership, management, and oversight. Responsibilities include guiding business planning, overseeing biennial budget development and monitoring, conducting financial analysis, strategic thinking, and contributing to sustainability planning. Leading and supervising a team of Business and Finance Officers, the position entails offering advanced financial expertise to shape operational and policy decisions.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About The Team
The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division’s financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. This section is a vital internal support resource to the Parks Division and is comprised of 24 employees across four work units.
The four work units represents: Finance Administration; Accounting and Fiscal Administration; Budget and Financial Planning; and Grants Administration and Purchasing with teams dedicated to core values that embodies accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.
Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Budget and Finance Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Parks Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Technical Budget Management
Qualifications You Bring:
Working Conditions
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at [email protected].
Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
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? 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) 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.
Benefits
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:
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Were you contacted directly by DNRP recruiter Blake B. or Jamie J. for this position? (Please note, this question is purely informational and will not be used in the selection process.)
Please describe your experience in financial management, budget development, and oversight of financial operations for a large organization or department (annual budget >$80M). Please make sure to include details about: (1) The type of organization (2) The budget size (3) The number of years of experience you have in each of the areas. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A."
05
This role will be leading a team of Business & Finance Officers. What size teams have you led, and what is your leadership style?
06
Please briefly describe your experience with public capital improvement programs.
Required Question
Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/
$116,646.40 - $147,867.20 Annually
Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number
2024-23339
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division
Parks
Opening Date
02/20/2025
Closing Date
3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
F3A : L117-P&T
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Please Note: Panel interviews are anticipated to take place in person in Seattle, WA on the week of 3/24/25. We will let candidates know if this will change.
Build upon your dynamic finance career with this exceptional leadership opportunity!
King County Parks is seeking a highly skilled and strategic financial professional to serve as a Budget and Finance Supervisor (BFO IV) within the Budget and Financial Planning unit of the Parks Finance Section.
Why this is a great opportunity?
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial management, budget development, and strategic financial planning for King County Parks. This position not only invites you to engage with diverse stakeholders but also challenges you to refine your strengths, elevate your innovative and analytical skills, and cultivate effective leadership. Leading a team of Business and Finance Officers, you will champion continuous professional development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
About The Role
The Budget and Finance Supervisor will report to the Financial Services Administrator, assuming a crucial role in delivering financial leadership, management, and oversight. Responsibilities include guiding business planning, overseeing biennial budget development and monitoring, conducting financial analysis, strategic thinking, and contributing to sustainability planning. Leading and supervising a team of Business and Finance Officers, the position entails offering advanced financial expertise to shape operational and policy decisions.
This position performs work remotely and onsite.
About The Team
The Finance, Budget, and Planning Section manages the Parks and Recreation Division’s financial affairs and business administration in support of its mission to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. This section is a vital internal support resource to the Parks Division and is comprised of 24 employees across four work units.
The four work units represents: Finance Administration; Accounting and Fiscal Administration; Budget and Financial Planning; and Grants Administration and Purchasing with teams dedicated to core values that embodies accountability, diversity and inclusion, stewardship, and workforce development.
Commitment To Equity, Racial And Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Budget and Finance Supervisor, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
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Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Technical Budget Management
- Oversee the intricacies of budget development for complex funds such as Parks Levy Fund, Operations and Maintenance Fund, Parks Capital Funds, and Youth and Amateur funds.
- Drive the creation of biennial and supplemental budgets, conduct projections and forecasting, monitor financial activities, lead audits, and coordinate year-end processes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to steer financial strategies and program implementation that encompasses the preparation of budget narratives, policy memos, financial plans, and legislative compliance to ensure widespread alignment.
- Integrate equity, race, and social justice principles into financial modeling, analysis, and engagement with managers and budget personnel to promote positive outcomes for historically marginalized communities.
- Supervise financial and business management activities adhering to King County’s enterprise-wide guidance, coordinating with the Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget, including the development and implementation of fiscal policies and procedures, overseeing the development of financial plans, financial modeling, forecasting, reconciliations, and business planning.
- Manage burden and central rates processes and reporting for the Parks Division.
- Complete quarterly financial forecasts and conduct regular and ad-hoc analyses, involving research, compilation, and interpretation of financial data to monitor budget performance and established performance metrics.
- Lead financial processes for grants, procurement contracts, and accounts payable and receivable administration for the designated area of responsibility.
- Lead a collaborative team of Business and Finance Officers, with emphasis on managing multiple functions, employee engagement, proactive communication, and team building.
- Assign workloads, ensure quality checks on technical tasks, provide feedback, highlight achievements, and address conflicts.
Qualifications You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public administration, accounting or related field and a minimum of five (5) years in progressively responsible experience in financial management, including budget development, financial reporting and forecasting. OR A combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be considered.
- Understanding standards and trends in public sector budgeting, and managerial/financial accounting, including GAAP, GASB, and Federal/State accounting and reporting.
- Knowledge of public capital improvement programs and long-term strategic funding for multi-million-dollar projects.
- Understanding of public administration, legislative processes, public procurement, and workforce sustainability planning.
- Strong oral and written communication skills for technical (budget and finance background) and non-technical audiences, presenting financial information on key policy issues and resource allocation.
- Ability to anticipate and plan for future business needs, assessing financial implications and tradeoffs to propose solutions and enhance financial performance, support cost control, and reduce financial risk.
- Demonstrated commitment to Equity and Social Justice, advocating for changes to policies addressing systemic racism and inequities.
- Experience in supervising and leading teams effectively and consistent with King County values, with emphasis on diversity, motivation, employee development, coaching, mentoring, setting clear expectations, and providing constructive feedback.
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment, meeting deadlines and time constraints.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, and data collection and management.
- Ability to focus on attention to detail in a complex financial environment and link operational aspects of the organization to strategic priorities and ensure work product reflects those linkages.
- Uses financial acumen to interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
- An organizational savvy leader who can maneuver comfortably through managing complexity in policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals by anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Communicates effectively by developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of the different audiences.
- Builds effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals and instills trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Manages conflict situations effectively with a global perspective and lens and recognizing the values differences in perspectives and cultures bring to the organization.
- Advanced knowledge of capital budgets and expertise in the capitalization of assets.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with property tax levies, general obligation bonds, Real Estate Excise Taxes, and grants related to capital improvement programs.
- Advanced knowledge of public sector budgeting and expertise with Washington State’s BARS system.
- Expertise in Oracle EBS, Oracle Business Intelligence, Hyperion/PBCS, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems specifically for budgeting and financial performance.
Working Conditions
- Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically one or two (1 – 2) times per quarter. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.
- Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Standard hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. Weekend, holiday, and evening work will occasionally be required
- Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local L117 - Professional and Technical Employees Union.
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To Apply, Submit a
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at [email protected].
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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) 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.
Benefits
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
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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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
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Were you contacted directly by DNRP recruiter Blake B. or Jamie J. for this position? (Please note, this question is purely informational and will not be used in the selection process.)
- Yes
- No
Please describe your experience in financial management, budget development, and oversight of financial operations for a large organization or department (annual budget >$80M). Please make sure to include details about: (1) The type of organization (2) The budget size (3) The number of years of experience you have in each of the areas. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A."
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This role will be leading a team of Business & Finance Officers. What size teams have you led, and what is your leadership style?
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Please briefly describe your experience with public capital improvement programs.
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Employer King County
Address King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone 206-477-3404
Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/