Business & Finance Officer III (BFO III) (3 Vacancies!)
Apply NowCompany: King County, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $103,619.36 - $131,343.47 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SC24272
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C22 : PROTEC17-Staff Finance(DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
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 provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community by offering a range of services to residents farthest from opportunity.
DCHS is looking for 3 skilled, knowledgeable, highly-motivated, and enthusiastic team players to work with our Housing Capital Team, and our Business Liaison Finance Team, which includes portfolios with complex funding sources, including federal, state and local resources. The roles are Business and Finance Officer IIIs (BFO III).
The Business Liaison Team is looking for two finance analysts (BFO IIIs) to support its Business Liaison Team. Business Liaison (BFO III) positions report to the Budget, Monitoring and Reporting Manager (BFO IV). Their primary purpose is to act as intermediaries between the fiscal team and other business units, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of financial issues. Key tasks include budget development, grants management, support accurate billing and payment processes, support the Project, Organization, Expenditure, Type, and Activity (POETA) coding to ensure correct allocation of costs and resources, and conducting financial research to support business decisions and financial planning.
The Housing Capital Finance Team is looking for one finance analyst (Business and Finance Officer III) to support the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division. The BFO III serves as the lead fiscal analyst for the Division's Housing Capital Team and supports management of the finances for all bond-funded housing programs run by King County, including Health Through Housing (HTH) and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The position maintains fixed asset and controllable item tracking, and coordinates with providers and County staff.
WHO MAY APPLY: These 3 BFO III positions are open to all candidates that feel they meet the minimum qualifications.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for the positions must submit a complete King County application online and respond to the supplemental questions. Please ensure that you respond to these supplemental questions fully and thoughtfully, as they will be evaluated alongside your application during the recruitment process. Interviews will be conducted around the week of May 20, 2025.
WORK SCHEDULE: The positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. The positions are represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: The positions are designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with the positions will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. 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.
RECRUITER:
Job Duties
Variance Monitoring & Reporting - Specific Programs
Budget Development
Contract Review & Financial Compliance
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , 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
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. 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:
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.
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
02
If 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 notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Do you have a preference for the Business Liaison Team or the Housing Capital Team?
04
Do you have a minimum of six (6) years of progressive finance experience?
05
Describe your minimum of six (6) years of progressive finance experience. List the organization name and dates of employment.
06
Rate your experience and knowledge of financial information systems.
07
List the financial information systems that you have worked with. List the organization name and dates of employment.
08
Do you have experience with contract administration?
09
Please explain your experience with contract administration. List the organization name and dates of employment.
10
King County has transformed its work to equity and social justice from an initiative to an integrated effort that applies the principle 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
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025SC24272
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C22 : PROTEC17-Staff Finance(DCHS)
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
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 provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community by offering a range of services to residents farthest from opportunity.
DCHS is looking for 3 skilled, knowledgeable, highly-motivated, and enthusiastic team players to work with our Housing Capital Team, and our Business Liaison Finance Team, which includes portfolios with complex funding sources, including federal, state and local resources. The roles are Business and Finance Officer IIIs (BFO III).
The Business Liaison Team is looking for two finance analysts (BFO IIIs) to support its Business Liaison Team. Business Liaison (BFO III) positions report to the Budget, Monitoring and Reporting Manager (BFO IV). Their primary purpose is to act as intermediaries between the fiscal team and other business units, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of financial issues. Key tasks include budget development, grants management, support accurate billing and payment processes, support the Project, Organization, Expenditure, Type, and Activity (POETA) coding to ensure correct allocation of costs and resources, and conducting financial research to support business decisions and financial planning.
The Housing Capital Finance Team is looking for one finance analyst (Business and Finance Officer III) to support the Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division. The BFO III serves as the lead fiscal analyst for the Division's Housing Capital Team and supports management of the finances for all bond-funded housing programs run by King County, including Health Through Housing (HTH) and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The position maintains fixed asset and controllable item tracking, and coordinates with providers and County staff.
WHO MAY APPLY: These 3 BFO III positions are open to all candidates that feel they meet the minimum qualifications.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Candidates who wish to be considered for the positions must submit a complete King County application online and respond to the supplemental questions. Please ensure that you respond to these supplemental questions fully and thoughtfully, as they will be evaluated alongside your application during the recruitment process. Interviews will be conducted around the week of May 20, 2025.
WORK SCHEDULE: The positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. The positions are represented by PROTEC17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: The positions are designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: The work associated with the positions will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. 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.
RECRUITER:
Job Duties
Variance Monitoring & Reporting - Specific Programs
- Track actual financial performance versus the approved budget for assigned programs.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly budget reviews, identifying overages or underspending and investigating root causes.
- Collaborate with program managers to develop corrective action plans, which may include adjusting future spending, reallocating funds, or revising forecasts.
- Standardize reporting templates to ensure consistency across all programs and divisions.
Budget Development
- Lead the budget development process for assigned programs, ensuring alignment with countywide financial policies and strategic objectives.
- Work closely with program managers to identify funding needs, forecast future expenditures, and incorporate financial planning best practices.
- Prepare and submit budget proposals, responding to executive and council budget questions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with funding sources, grants, and regulatory guidelines in all budget submissions.
Contract Review & Financial Compliance
- Review contracts to ensure financial accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with federal, state, and county regulations utilizing a contract plan.
- Clarify funding sources, POETA codes, and Federal Award Identification Numbers (FAINs) for contracts involving federal funding.
- Collaborate with contract/program teams to streamline contract processes and implement financial efficiencies using LEAN methodologies.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Enthusiastic finance analyst with proven positive track record in dealing with and communicating with multiple stakeholders.
- Grants management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of budgeting, finance, managerial and financial accounting.
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressive finance experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
- Advanced knowledge of analytical and management systems.
- Advanced knowledge of financial information systems.
- Knowledge and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with contract administration.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience processing and reconciling complex financial transactions.
- Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of King County programs, funding sources, policies and requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration and/or equivalent education and experience.
- Experience with Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, Oracle and Tableau reporting systems.
- For the Business Liaison Team:
- Experience with Washington state specific Medicaid funds, Medicaid programs.
- Knowledge of human service programs funding sources, policies and requirements, particularly experience with mental health/behavioral health industry.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , 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
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. 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:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- 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: eligible King County employees may 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
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite 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.
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.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02
If 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 notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Do you have a preference for the Business Liaison Team or the Housing Capital Team?
- I prefer the Business Liaison Team
- I prefer the Housing Capital Team
- I am interested in both teams.
04
Do you have a minimum of six (6) years of progressive finance experience?
- Yes
- No
05
Describe your minimum of six (6) years of progressive finance experience. List the organization name and dates of employment.
06
Rate your experience and knowledge of financial information systems.
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
07
List the financial information systems that you have worked with. List the organization name and dates of employment.
08
Do you have experience with contract administration?
- Yes
- No
09
Please explain your experience with contract administration. List the organization name and dates of employment.
10
King County has transformed its work to equity and social justice from an initiative to an integrated effort that applies the principle 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