Financial Systems and Services Team (FSST) Finance Accounting Supervisor

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 122332 - 155063

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Are you ready to embrace the opportunity to make the lives of King Countys residents better by bringing your leadership skills to a team with deep experience and expertise in supporting the accounting and finance business processes of County agencies Come join our team! The Financial Management Section (FMS) of the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD) seeksa sharp problem solverwho is highly proficient in the technology used by large organizationsto support complex accounting operations as Financial Systems and Services Team (FSST) Supervisor. Our ideal candidate is a leader who thinks about problems holistically understands the technologies that drive modern business processes and can lead the effort to bring standardization to an interconnected web of financial business processes and data using Oracle and supporting technologies.

The FSST Supervisor provides guidance and support to a team of eight (8) functional analysts and project managers who train configure test and process transactions within the countys finance applications. Working hand-in-hand with the countys technologists this team improves business processes and the technology supporting those processes across the countys 61 lines of business. The ideal candidate combines end-user technology acumen a passion for supporting County agency delivery of community programs through strong partnerships and strong leadership skills to bring out the best in their team. Leadership in County government includes managing a diverse group while exemplifying fairness strong listening skills approachability and promoting a cooperative work environment. We are looking for someone who is passionate about continuously creating new ways to improve business processes and who thrives on encouraging others to do their best to achieve mutual goals.

The Financial Management Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Divisionportfolio of countywide services. Operating as an internal service fund FBODs vision is Count on Us reflecting the divisions deep-seated commitment to customer success equity employee engagement resource stewardship and operational excellence.

Scope of Job Duties

Hire coach train and motivate the team. Prioritize and identify workload provide feedback and recognize accomplishments. Conduct performance evaluations monitor work quality and quantity establish performance metrics and coach based on those metrics. Discuss individual performance with employees and recommend training and development plans.

Work collaboratively as a member of the FMS management team and FBOD extended leadership team to coordinate activities of the unit with others in FMS and FBOD providing the best customer experience possible.
Provide thought leadership within FMS on how the unit using its deep core competencies in applying technology to solve business problems can improve the work environment and quality of the work product across FMS. Take the lead in defining the role of artificial intelligence scripting data warehousing analysis and other tools with broad applicability across the section.
Facilitate process improvement using LEAN principles and techniques to provide an environment where engaged team members work collaboratively to create memorable experiences for the units customers.
Develop implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance to applicable laws and best practices.

Lead business process improvement and standardization using technology and other tools.
Assist and guide County agencies in the analysis research and resolution of complex accounting issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience leading or supervising coaching and motivating team members to work to their full potential and capabilities with the ability to create a positive work environment within a team.
Experience providing enterprise resource planning (we use Oracle EBS) system functional and/or operational support.
Experience building trusted partnerships with internal and external customers through transparency exceptional customer service and resolving differences respectfully.
Ability to think strategically and be analytical when understanding problems and anticipating potential issues while seeing the big picture.
Support FBODs culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations including transparent goal-setting visual management of current state compared to goal/target idea generation and prioritization measuring successes celebration of accomplishments and turning times when things dont go as planned into learning opportunities.
Strong communication interpersonal writing and customer service skills.
Expert level of desktop technology proficiency including experience using advanced MS Office productivity tools in your daily work.
Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously meet quick deadlines and produce timely and quality work products.
Ability and dedication to incorporating equity and social justice principles into service delivery.

We would love it if you have:

Experience with LEAN processes and principles
Experience with SharePoint MS Teams and other collaborative online tools
Experience with Groovy Python Visual BASIC for Applications or other scripting languages
Experience with low-code applications like Oracle APEX Microsoft Power Automate and Microsoft PowerApps

The Financial Management Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBODs visionCount on Us reflects the divisions deep-seated commitment to customer success equity employee engagement resource stewardship and operational excellence. If these values align with your own please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career!

Position Information:

Work Site Details:The team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.The primary onsite location is King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104.Please reach out for additional details at the contact below.
Location Requirement: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 therefore is NOT overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule every other Thursday comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Union Representation:This position is not represented.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBODs hybrid/remote Guidelines including on-camera participation during virtual video meetings.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resourcesto support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hour

The Application/Selection Process:The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification.We highly recommend that you also provide a resume.A cover letteraddressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position will also be beneficial.

The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview virtual interview and if successful pre-hire reference checking. For some positions additional phases may also include skill testing writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.

Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.

Note: Online applications are preferred. However if you cannot apply online go to for other options.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying please contact:Michael Castro RecruiterEmail:

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 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

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SummaryAre you ready to embrace the opportunity to make the lives of King Countys residents better by bringing your leadership skills to a team with deep experience and expertise in supporting the accounting and finance business processes of County agencies Come join our team! The Financial Manageme...