Budget & Financial Planning Lead (BFO III)
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Seattle, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Summary
Join our dynamic Finance Budget & Planning team and play a vital role in keeping our parks safe accessible and sustainable through thoughtful strategic budgeting and financial planning. We are seeking two experienced leaders to serve as Budget and Financial Planning Leads (Business and Finance Officer III BFO III) offering the chance to take on meaningful challenges while strengthening your analytical innovative and leadership this role you will contribute to work that directly enhances quality of life through environmental stewardship equity health and wellness. If youre passionate about the outdoors and making a positive impact on your community this is an opportunity to do both.
In addition to the current opening this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Business and Finance Officer III career service and term-limited temporary openings within the Parks Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.
About the Role:
The Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) Parks Division Budget and Financial Planning Unit is recruiting for two key positions: Capital Budget Lead and Operating Budget Lead. Both positions are classified as Business and Finance Officer III (BFO III) and report to the unit manager Budget Supervisor (BFO IV). As key members of the team these role support Parks business operations by ensuring alignment with the approved budget and the Parks Levy commitments. Responsibilities include performing complex budgeting forecasting and financial analysis; leading the development of the biennial operating and capital budgets; maintaining the integrity of financial data; supporting cross-functional accounting and budget activities; and conducting expenditure reviews with key partners to drive strategic data-driven decision-making.
This position follows a hybrid work model blending remote and in-person work.
About the Team:
The Finance Budget & Planning team plays a critical role in advancing the Parks Divisions mission to steward enhance and expand parks trails open spaces and environmental initiatives that support healthy thriving communities throughout King County. Serving as the divisions financial backbone the team provides strategic financial planning fiscal stewardship and operational support across a system that includes more than 205 parks 175 miles of regional trails and 215 miles of backcountry trails. Organized into four specialized unitsFinance Administration Accounting and Fiscal Administration Budget and Financial Planning and Procurement and Strategic Sourcingthe team partners across the division to support informed decision-making sustainable funding and high-quality public services. These positions offer the opportunity to contribute to meaningful community-centered work that promotes equity expands access to green spaces and supports long-term community and environmental well-being.
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 Budget and Financial Planning Lead(BFO-III) you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at 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:
- Collaborate with departmental partners cross-county teams and external agencies to develop and manage operational budgets evaluate new initiatives and estimate costs needed to support programs and operational goals.
- Develop clear accurate and data-driven budget focused presentations dashboards and recurring financial reports for diverse audiences including leadership and partners.
- Leadand support finance staff by providing technical guidance mentoring training and oversight of budget research financial reporting and analytical work.
- Conduct complexbudget and financial analyses including monthly monitoring of expenditures and revenues identifying and explaining variances preparing adjustment entries and tracking division performance measures to support informed decision-making.
- Create and maintain advanced financial toolsqueries pivot tables charts graphs and visualizations that enhance reporting streamline analysis and communicate key insights effectively.
- Contribute to strategic planning and lead continuous process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial operations efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
- Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Minimum three years of professional experience in budget finance policy or management analysis with direct responsibility for budget development financial analysis and fiscal management.
- Demonstrated experience developing monitoring and managing complex operating and/or capital budgets including preparing budget forms justification narratives and maintaining internal controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
- Experience managing the technical aspects of budget development and maintenance including preparation of budget forms and justification narratives and internal controls to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
- Proficiency using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle EBS along with advanced skills in financial reporting and data visualization tools such as Excel PowerPoint Tableau and Power BI.
- Experience leading or supporting collaborative team efforts with a focus on proactive communication project and workflow coordination mentoring accountability and delivering high-quality professional results.
- Strong knowledge of governmental budgeting practices financial policies procedures and funding mechanisms including capital improvement programs long-range financial planning and diverse funding sources such as REET property tax levies and state and federal grants.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse internal and external partners and to communicate complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences.
Competencies You Bring:
Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Cultivates Innovation: Ability to create new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Directs Work: Ability to provide direction delegate and remove obstacles to get work done.
Collaborates: Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively: Ability to develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Optimizes Work Processes: Ability to know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
- Bachelors degree in public sector finance public administration accounting or related field.
- Experience supporting large-scale capital projects and the transition from project completion to operational management including applying project control principles and collaborating with project managers procurement finance and other cross-functional partners.
- Leadership experience in a public organization including the use of collaboration and project management tools available such as SharePoint and Teams and the application of LEAN or other continuous process improvement principals.
- Supplemental Information
- 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.
- Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to 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 hours.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime.
- Union Representation:This position is represented by a union: Teamsters L117-P&T.
Application and Selection Process: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 to include responses to supplemental questions.
- Cover Letter (PDF format)
Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Candidates invited to the first-round interview will be asked to complete a written technical exercise to assess their level of expertise in managing Capital and Operating budgets. Candidates showing the highest level of competency will be invited to the second/final round of interviews.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Crystal Yost at .
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