Business Finance Officer III BFO III 3 Vacancies
Business Finance Officer III BFO III 3 Vacancies
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Summary
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 Countys Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy happy and connected to community by offering a range of services to residents farthest from opportunity.DCHSis looking for 3 skilled knowledgeable highlymotivated and enthusiastic team players to work with our Housing Capital Team and our Business Liaison Finance Team which includes portfolios with complex funding sources including federal state and local resources. The roles are Business and Finance Officer IIIs (BFO III).
The Business Liaison Team is looking for two finance analysts (BFO IIIs) to support its Business Liaison Team. Business Liaison (BFO III) positions report to the Budget Monitoring and Reporting Manager (BFO IV). Their primary purpose is to act as intermediaries between the fiscal team and other business units ensuring smooth communication and resolution of financial issues. Key tasks includebudget development grants management support accurate billing and payment processes support the Project Organization Expenditure Type and Activity (POETA) coding to ensure correct allocation of costs and resources and conducting financial research to support business decisions and financial planning.
TheHousing Capital Finance Team is looking forone finance analyst (Business and Finance Officer III) to support the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division. The BFO III serves as the lead fiscal analyst for the Divisions Housing Capital Teamand supports management of the finances for all bondfunded housing programs run by King County including Health Through Housing (HTH) and TransitOriented Development (TOD). The position maintains fixed asset and controllable item tracking and coordinates with providers and County staff.
WHO MAY APPLY:These 3 BFO III positions are open to all candidates that feel they meet the minimum qualifications.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for the positions must submit a complete King County application online and respond to the supplemental questions. Please ensure that you respond to these supplemental questions fully and thoughtfully as they will be evaluated alongside your application during the recruitment process. Interviews will be conducted around the week of May 20 2025.
WORK SCHEDULE: The positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday Friday 8am5pm. The positions are represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS:The positions are designated NonMission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive department director or agency head all employees regardless of designation are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:The work associated with the positions will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. 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.
Job Duties
Variance Monitoring & Reporting Specific Programs
- Track actual financial performance versus the approved budget for assigned programs.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly budget reviews identifying overages or underspending and investigating root causes.
- Collaborate with program managers to develop corrective action plans which may include adjusting future spending reallocating funds or revising forecasts.
- Standardize reporting templates to ensure consistency across all programs and divisions.
Budget Development
- Lead the budget development process for assigned programs ensuring alignment with countywide financial policies and strategic objectives.
- Work closely with program managers to identify funding needs forecast future expenditures and incorporate financial planning best practices.
- Prepare and submit budget proposals responding to executive and council budget questions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with funding sources grants and regulatory guidelines in all budget submissions.
Contract Review & Financial Compliance
- Review contracts to ensure financial accuracy proper coding and compliance with federal state and county regulations utilizing a contract plan.
- Clarify funding sources POETA codes and Federal Award Identification Numbers (FAINs) for contracts involving federal funding.
- Collaborate with contract/program teams to streamline contract processes and implement financial efficiencies using LEAN methodologies.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- Enthusiastic finance analyst with proven positive track record in dealing with and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
- Grants management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of budgeting finance managerial and financial accounting.
- Minimum of six 6 years of progressive finance experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Advanced knowledge of analytical and management systems.
- Advanced knowledge of financial information systems.
- Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with contract administration.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Experience processing and reconciling complex financial transactions.
- Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of King County programs funding sources policies and requirements.
- Bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration and/or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience with Oracle/EBS Hyperion Oracle and Tableau reporting systems.
- For the Business Liaison Team:
- Experience with Washington state specific Medicaid funds Medicaid programs.
- Knowledge of human service programs funding sources policies and requirements particularly experience with mental health/behavioral health industry.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.
Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
Guided by ourTrue 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. on this job announcement.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
