Financial Compliance Officer-1 (Behavioral Health & Veterans Services)

Job Title

Join our Human Services Team!

Job Description

Snohomish County Human Services, Behavioral Health & Veterans Division, is looking for a uniquely qualified individual to join our team. This individual will support our Division's fiscal processes, policies, and procedures across various Division programs (including Veterans services, crisis services, and both internal and subcontracted behavioral health services). This individual will provide additional fiscal support for program managers, including supporting monitoring activities, streamlining invoicing and budget processes, and ensuring compliance with County, state, and federal laws. This individual will be required to develop robust, nimble funding tracking systems unique to the Division's needs; track various funding streams and multiple budgets; provide reports; and support various team members with navigating County fiscal processes.

Important Position Notes

• This position will report to the Division Manager and will interface with all Division supervisors on specific program needs and goals, in addition to working alongside the Administrative Services Division of Human Services
• Knowledge of the behavioral health field is important to this role
• This is an on-campus position, with hybrid opportunities available after one year in the role. There may be required meetings or trainings outside of the Snohomish County Campus.

About You

You have experience working with complex financial systems, including Cayenta, Excel, and other systems, along with developing creative solutions to navigate challenging workflows. You can expertly track various funding streams including local, state, and federal dollars with various requirements, with strong attention to detail. You possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information in a digestible, user-friendly way. You are flexible, collaborative, compassionate, organized, and have a desire to support behavioral health work.

About Human Services:

Human Service Department mission is to help all person meet their basic needs and develop their potential by providing timely, effective human services and building community. The Human Services Department includes 300+ diverse, friendly and dedicated employees who benefit from outstanding benefits and competitive wages. Employees are appreciated and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our community. Snohomish County is thriving and is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a life-long career at Snohomish County.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.

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Job Duties

Statement of Essential Job Duties

1. Reviews contractor agencies financial records and controls to assess their capability of discharging financial management responsibilities; prepares report on findings and makes recommendations to department management.
2. Provides technical advice to subcontractor agencies regarding financial systems, audit requirements and related regulatory issues.
3. Provides financial research and analysis services by determining research methods, interpreting and evaluating financial information; develops findings, conclusions and recommendations and prepares reports as necessary.
4. Aids in the development of financial policies and procedures to enhance contract effectiveness and standardize accounting recording and classification.
5. Provides information to Certified Public Accounting firms in preparation of required annual audits of subcontractor agencies.
6. Develops and maintains computerized financial management reports specific to grant programs administered by division.

Statement of Other Job Duties

1. Maintains departmental administrative and program ledgers; monitors and verifies the preparation and classification of accounting entries such an journal vouchers and accounts receivable billings; reconciles department ledgers with the county financial system; researches, finds and corrects errors.
2. Assists in budget development for the department, grant applications and subcontracts; develops revenue and expenditure projections; monitors expenditures and provides budget reports and data to administrators as required.
3. Prepares management reports, including cash flow forecasts and analyses related to grant contracts and general operating funds of the Department.
4. Performs special projects as assigned.
5. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other field directly related to professional accounting/auditing work; PLUS, three (3) years professional level experience in a position involving accounting/financial experience; OR, any combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional experience at a government agency in preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A valid State of Washington Driver's License may be required for employment.

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• principles, theories and practices of governmental accounting
• principles, concepts and procedures of financial analysis
• internal and operational control concepts, techniques and relationships
• federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing contract administration
• revenue and expenditure forecasting methods and models
• budgetary principles, practices and procedures

Ability to:

• work independently with a minimum of supervision
• plan and conduct a full range of financial, compliance and operation monitoring
• organize facts and present findings, conclusions and recommendations in a clear, concise and logical manner
• prepare clear and concise written reports
• exercise good judgment and know when to act independently and when to refer situations to a higher authority
• work under pressure and meet deadlines
• maintain the confidentiality of information
• read, interpret and apply relevant federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
• understand and apply applicable auditing requirements, including OMB 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, and with the general public

The employee reports to an Administrative Superior. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and results obtained.

The majority of the work in performed in the usual office environment with field trips to contractor agencies throughout Snohomish County. Some out-of-county travel may be required.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice