Chief Financial Officer
- 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 County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) seeks a skilled leader, team player, expert financial professional, and dedicated public servant to lead and manage financial and compliance operations for a cutting-edge human services department with an annual budget exceeding $1 billion. DCHS is entrusted to administer multiple nation-leading initiatives that include King County’s Health through Housing; Best Starts for Kids; Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy; Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Sales Tax; Medicaid-funded behavioral health; and state-funded programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and is a member of the DCHS Leadership Team. The CFO leads and supervises DCHS’s Finance and Compliance Services, a combined team of approximately 50 people. The CFO is also the chief advisor to the Director on all fiscal and compliance matters, providing strategic analysis and advice on a wide-range of programs that support community members’ health, happiness, and connection to community.
This position also maintains regulatory compliance and oversees the details in the administrative and business functions of the department, including budget preparation and strategies; regulatory compliance; accounting practices and standards; and complex administrative and financial activities of five divisions. This position is also responsible for strategic long-range financial planning working closely with department leadership. The position will be responsible for directing development of critical budget and reporting tools as well as the financial analysis capacity of the Department, including systems to support sound financial policymaking, business planning, position control, grant management, and budgeting. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer will support the Department’s financial and compliance staff through training, creation and management of internal controls, and process improvements in financial operations.
The financial responsibilities are complex and involve direct supervisory responsibilities for four senior level managers. The desired candidate has technical expertise in a variety of financial data systems, success in training and mentoring leaders, will prioritize social justice and equity in internal and external decision making, and is committed to forward progress in improving and transforming the Department’s financial operations.
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
Teleworking Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. 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.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
RECRUITER: Susan Churchill, susan.churchill@kingcounty.gov
- Job Duties
Lead, direct, and oversee the Department’s Fiscal and Compliance Services and processes.
- Oversee DCHS’s overall financial health to ensure the Department has the financial resources to accomplish its mission.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity in DCHS’s fiscal and compliance analyses and reporting.
- Lead the development, proposal and review of the biennial DCHS budget and supplemental budget appropriations.
- Create, maintain, and improve systems and processes that foresee, monitor, and communicate risks and opportunities for DCHS’s fund sources and revenue.
- Ensure development, maintenance, and implementation of long-range financial plans for each of the department’s funds.
- Direct and review complex financial analyses.
- Responsible for successful completion of the department-wide financial year-end processes.
- Promote and cultivate the early and regular integration of fiscal and compliance processes and teams into all aspects of DCHS operations.
- Ensure the Finance team has a lead role in conducting the department’s financial impact analysis of new or changing operating and capital programs.
Lead, coach, and supervise a high-performing team.
- Oversee the leaders of and direct operations for the Grants and Compliance unit and Finance Unit to:
- Ensure that county, department/division, GAAP and GAAS standards are followed in: department procurement practices; complex Federal and State grant reporting; accounting; and accounts receivable and accounts payable practices.
- Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and county policies when conducting solicitations and contracting with external organizations, including small community based organizations.
- Run a proactive compliance process that ensures proper use of public funds, meets regulatory compliance with all funding agencies, and provides support as needed to small or new organizations to achieve departmental goals around equity.
- Supervise and mentor staff, including planning work assignments and conducting employee development and performance evaluation.
- Be a champion for equity, providing advice and cultivating a culture that allows all members of the team to contribute and thrive.
- Inspire and exemplify excellence.
- Provide candid and caring feedback and coaching to help all members of the team continually improve and develop.
Provide strategic insight and advice as a member of the Department’s Leadership Team.
- Operate as one of the primary strategic leaders in DCHS, directly advising the department and division directors on key decisions. Participate with other department leadership in planning, coordinating, and implementing overall departmental strategies, goals, and objectives.
- Ensure that financial and contracting implications are incorporated into all department decision making processes.
- Collaborate with the Budget Manager, Controller and department leadership to develop long-term budget strategies.
Represent the Department to the Executive’s Office, King County Council, and Community Partners
- Serve as DCHS’s primary representative to King County’s Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget on all fiscal, finance, and compliance matters.
- Oversee and synchronize the preparation of DCHS responses to King County Council questions that arise during budget submission and approval processes and other operational submissions to the Council.
- Present on behalf of DCHS strategic fiscal and compliance updates and analyses to a wide range of audiences that may include providers, advisory boards, community groups, other jurisdictions, and media.
Develop and provide subject matter expertise on a wide array of human services funding, program, and service types
- Support department goals in promoting equity and social justice through personal behavior, through coaching other staff, and through the design and implementation of the department’s financial, and compliance processes.
- Understand and develop expertise of local, state, and federal funding sources, including Medicaid funding for behavioral health services, and provide oversight of their administration.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Master’s degree in business, economics, public administration, or accounting AND five years’ experience in public sector financial management, or any equivalent combination that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job.
- Advanced knowledge in public sector budgeting and government fund accounting, including Federal and State grant accounting and reporting. Knowledge of GAAS auditing standards and GAAP accounting principles.
- Advanced knowledge and recent experience with federal grants, public or other restricted local funds, and pass through funds.
- Advanced knowledge of federal, state and local audit requirements for grant/contract administration.
- Strong management and supervisory experience; including hiring, supervision, coaching, staff development, and performance management.
- Ability to delegate and provide strong oversight to ensure on-time and quality performance by staff.
- Advanced knowledge and recent experience with analyzing financial and performance data to develop recommendations for management decision making.
- Experience in directing and reviewing financial/policy impact analysis of proposed legislation, RFP’s, grants, and changes in policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated skill in effectively presenting/communicating complex financial and performance information to a wide range of audiences, including non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability in prioritizing workloads, working successfully under pressure with tight timelines and changing priorities.
- Expert organizational skills and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other divisions and departments to secure integrated work products.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Oracle/EBS and Oracle budgeting and reporting systems.
- Deep understanding of the human service delivery, policy, and financing systems, preferably including provider contracting and value-based payment arrangements.
- Commitment to and experience integrating the social determinants of health, addressing health disparities, and working with marginalized and underrepresented communities
- CPA certification preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with Lean practices.
- Supplemental Information
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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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:
• submit proof of vaccination or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff03Do you have advanced knowledge in public sector budgeting and government fund accounting, including Federal and State grant accounting and reporting?- Yes
- No
04Please describe your advanced knowledge in public sector budgeting and government fund accounting, including Federal and State grant accounting and reporting. Include the organization name and dates.05Do you have advanced knowledge and recent experience with federal grants, public or other restricted local funds, and pass through funds?- Yes
- No
06Please describe your advanced knowledge and recent experience with federal grants, public or other restricted local funds, and pass through funds. List the organization name and dates.07King County has transformed its work on equality and social justice from an initiative to an integrated effort that applies the principles of "fair and just" intentionally in all the county does in order to achieve equitable opportunities for all people and communities. What is the most important equity or social justice issue to you and why?Required Question