Financial Services Administrator

WHOMAY APPLY: This position is open to the public.

The King County Sheriffs Office (KCSO) is excited to add a newFinancial Services Administrator position that will lead the departments finance contracting and grant administration as part of the Policy Finance and Government Affairs Team. This position will also supervise three professional staff and work closely with the departments Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who leads and manages the Budget and Accounting Unit. This position is situated within the Policy Section reporting directly to KCSOs Chief of Staff.

Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in financial management and strategic planning and are adept at engaging with all levels of the organization and KCSOs business partners. This is an outstanding opportunity to advance in a career as a Financial professional with King County.

The King County Sheriffs Office (KCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency for all unincorporated areas of King County and delivers law enforcement services to the Muckleshoot Tribe 13 cities two transit agencies and the King County International Airport through contracts using contracting rate models. KCSO also provides regional-level support services to other local law enforcement agencies such as air support and search and rescue. The department has over 1200 full time positions a biennial budget of nearly $700 million and serves 2.1 million people.

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To be considered qualified applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge skills and ability to:

• Coordinate and administer high-level complex financial systems projects and processes for the Sheriffs Office.
• Supervise a team of three finance professionals; this will include recruitment hiring performance evaluation coaching and supporting staff on goals and career development.
• Direct all financial modeling and rate models. Develop revenue projections analyze funding options and recommend rate adjustments through the cost-allocation process.
• Lead the development proposal and management of the Sheriffs Office (approximately) $700 million biennial operating budgets and supplemental budgets.
• Develop complex budget and financial spreadsheets for management information and reporting purposes. Ensure standardization consistency and uniformity in the gathering processing and reporting of financial information.
• Implement financial policies and standard operating procedures on budgeting grants and cost-allocation processes
• Identify and develop new budget options that improve transparency and efficiency. Integrate changes into existing or create new cost-allocation processes through an enterprise-type model or other reorganization.
• Collaborate on matters related to policy and new technologies and their financial impact on the Sheriffs Office.
• Develop annual charges for police contract agencies. Create supporting materials and present costs to contract agencies.
• Serve as the lead for ad-hoc financial projects and participate in the design and implementation of such projects.
• Participate in development of strategic direction for the Sheriffs Office.
• Anticipate and develop alternatives to address changes in the Sheriffs Office financial outlook.
• Provide ongoing training to all levels of staff in the implementation of financial systems and processes.
• Identify and assess projects and systems requirements; provide strategic advice and participate in development of strategic direction for the Sheriffs Office
• Identify and assess policy and procedural issues and make recommendations to management on recommended courses of action.
• Perform other duties within area and scope of responsibilities as assigned

Candidates must have aminimum of five (5) years of experience working with budgeting and financial forecasting in a public sector role (with demonstrated evidence of increasing responsibilities over time)OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the skills knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.

Additional required experience includes:

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years leading or managing financial staff which should include responsibility for hiring onboarding performance evaluations and feedback corrective action and staff development and mentoring.

ADVANCED EXPERIENCE with:

• Strategic financial management budgeting accounting financial analysis and forecasting.
• Administering existing or developing new rate systems.
• Administering grants within a government or public-sector environment including compliance monitoring and financial reporting.
• Leading mentoring and training staff and providing direction and oversight to a work team.
• Analyzing interpreting explaining and applying relevant laws regulations ordinances budget and other policies and procedures to a wide variety of audiences.
• Incorporating transparency and equity into budget processes to support fair and intentional distribution of resources.

ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE of:

• Fiscal forecasting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within a government or public-sector financial environment.
• Cost allocation principles including the allocation of shared costs across programs funds or departments.
• Financial internal controls implementing criteria and performing audits to assess risk and ensure financial integrity compliance with financial governance.

• Demonstrated ability in presenting complex analytical and audit results and budget presentations using spreadsheets or other quantitative presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to prepare written and verbal communication without relying on AI tools.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in managing and developing large operating and capital budgets for a public organization.
• Experience in administering or developing new cost allocation models.
• Skilled in navigating complex political environments.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office programs and visual management tools for example: Power BI or Oracle Smart View.

SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be screened for writing accuracy clarity completeness and responsiveness to the list of qualifications skills and abilities. Answers to supplemental questions will assist in determining your qualifications for further consideration. The use of AI for any part of this application process is strictly prohibited. The most competitive candidates will be invited to move forward in the hiring process.

TIMELINE:
March 2026: Competitive candidates will be invited to submit written response to an essay prompt.
April 2026: Oral Board Exam (scored interview) in-person either in Seattle or Renton.

Candidates who pass the Oral Board Exam will be placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List in rank order of the total score. A final interview for the top ranked candidates may be scheduled by the King County Sheriffs Office.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is not represented by a union.

WORK SCHEDULE:
This team currently works in a hybrid model that includes three to four days in the office with remaining work remotely. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.

Typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with some evening night and weekend work as necessary. This position is exempt from the provisions of the FLSA and is not overtime eligible.

The positions primary work location will be at the King County Courthouse 516 3rd Ave. Seattle. County employees must reside in Washington and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

CONTACT INFORMATION:If you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact:
Michelle Kobuki Human Resource Analyst Civil Service

This is a civil service position. You can access information regarding the Civil Service at King County Civil Service Rules.