Business & Finance Officer IV- Operating Program Lead

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of this work. This position is comprised of the following duties:

• Leading the financial monitoring and reporting for Metros enterprise operating program. This includes working with division finance staff to analyze budget to actuals understanding variance drivers preparing spending forecasts and communicating results and trends to leadership.
• Managing the cost allocation process for all of Metros operated modes of transportation including bus light rail and all other modes in order to develop performance metrics and provide reporting for service partners and the Federal Transit Administration.
• Working with the Business & Finance Team to manage the enterprise budget development process across all of Metros divisions. This includes supporting process development analysis prioritization of needs aligning teams with reporting expectations and working to submit a comprehensive department budget to the King County Executive and King County Council.
• Developing maintaining and improving financial models that are intuitive and easy for others to use.
• Representing the Business & Finance Team to support projects steering committees and other work through the department. Actively support initiatives with a financial lens to identify issues problem solve and help develop solutions.
• Supporting continuous improvement efforts for Metros operating program budgeting and analysis. This work may include evaluating existing processes identifying areas for improvement documenting new processes and procedures monitoring implementation and adjusting based on feedback and results.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) or more yearsof increasingly responsible experience in financial analysis budgeting or public sector finance OR a combination of education training and/or professional experience which provides the equivalent background required to effectively perform the work of this position.
• Strong communication skills and experience building effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse professionals.
• Experience leading financial analysis reporting and monitoring with strong skill in transaction-level analysis using standard financial and statistical methods and business intelligence tools.
• Expert ability to develop and apply complex Excel-based modeling tools that support decision-making with clear and detailed documentation of assumptions cost drivers and unit costs.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and supporting continuous improvement efforts including workflow analysis standardization of processes and partnering with teams to implement improvements and align expectations.
• The ability to design reporting to meet needs of audiences and translate financial concepts for non-financial staff and leaders.

• Knowledge of accounting concepts such as fund and grant accounting.
• Proficiency with enterprise finance systems analytical and reporting tools such as Oracle EBS Oracle Business Intelligence Hyperion/PBCS Microsoft Power BI or similar tools.

Highly competitive candidates will have the following qualifications (desired but not required):

• Knowledge of King County Metros operations mission values and policies.
• Experience working with large public sector agencies or governmental organizations.
• Experience in municipal government or public transit.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Public Administration or a related field.

Safety Responsibilities: Employees

• Responsible for understanding the Metro Transit Safety Policy and their role in safety.
• Report all safety concerns .
• Follow safety practices and procedures as necessary to maintain a safe work environment and in conformance with applicable regulations policies and training.
• Report safety and security concerns and ideas to supervisors or anonymously through data collection system.

Who may apply:We are accepting applications from all qualified candidates including the general public and King County Employees.

To Apply
The following application materials are required:

• Submit an online application at Include all relevant work history dates of employment detailed job duties and reasons for leaving each role.
• Respond to all supplemental questions in the application.
• Write and attach a letter of interest (cover letter) that addresses why you are interested in this role and how your experience skills and/or education have prepared you to take on the responsibilities for this position.

NOTE: Only the first two pages of your letter will be reviewed and formal headings are not required since they take up valuable writing space (and are redacted during our review process anyway). Only the materials explicitly requested will be reviewed.

Selection Process:Applications that are submitted without all of the required materials listed above will not be considered. Any experience mentioned within the letter or in response to supplemental questions must be included in the work experience section of your application. Application materials will be screened for completeness and competitiveness with the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in testing and/or interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks and/or a King County personnel record review.

Work Location:This position follows a hybrid work schedule currently requiring a minimum of two (2) days per week onsite at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104) consistent with King County Metros hybrid work policy. Tuesdays are a required on-site day for this specific team and onsite work requirements will be increasing to three (3) days in the near future. Remote workdays may be adjusted based on operational or business needs. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities and must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of their assigned worksite to meet reporting requirements.

Work schedule:Employees will work 40 hours per week on a flexible work schedule as approved by their immediate supervisor with typical work hours between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedule assignments are subject to the staffing needs of the department. This position is exempt from the provisions of the FLSA and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Union Representation:The position is not represented by a union

Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King Countys vision for unified equitable and high-performing government please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process please contact the recruiter Emily Clark (she/her)at .

King Countys Vision Mission and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles engage directly with communities and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards embrace change stay curious and continuously improve. Across all interactions we listen first act quickly and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision Mission and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex race color national origin ethnicity religious affiliation disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression age except by minimum age and retirement provisions pregnancy status as a family caregiver parental status marital status military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the persons sexual orientation or gender identity or expression citizenship or immigration status genetic information or other protected class. However to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law regulation or government contract it is not an unfair practice.

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.

Additional Resources:

• Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions atApplication FAQs- King County.
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