Budget & Financial Planning Lead (BFO III)

Budget & Financial Planning Lead (BFO III) Salary: $107,507.30 - $136,271.62 Annually Location: King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service (Exec) Job Number: 2026-27232 Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks Division: Parks FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: F3A : L117-PT Full- or Part-Time: Full Time Hours/Week: 40 hours/week 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 skills. In this role, you will contribute to work that directly enhances quality of life through environmental stewardship, equity, health and wellness. If you’re 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 roles 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. 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. Lead and support finance staff by providing technical guidance, mentoring, training, and oversight of budget research, financial reporting, and analytical work. Conduct complex budget 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 tools, queries, 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. 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 Bachelor’s 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 such as SharePoint and Teams, and the application of LEAN or other continuous process improvement principals. 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. Primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to the King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. Individual selected will be provided with a County‑issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where work can be performed reliably. Work Schedule: 40‑hour work week. Position exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime. Union Representation: Teamsters L117-PT. 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 Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. 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