Budget & Financial Planning Lead (BFO III)

Budget & Financial Planning Lead (BFO III) King County Department of Water & Land Resources Seattle, Washington, United States 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. 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). 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. Job Duties 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. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills 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. 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 a 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 principles. Supplemental Information The 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. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. 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 home workspace with an reliable internet connection for work during scheduled hours. Work Schedule: This full‑time position works a 40‑hour work week. It is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime. Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 117‑P&T union. Benefits Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options. Life and disability insurance. Retirement participation 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, 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. Contact For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Crystal Yost at View email address on click.appcast.io. Closing Date/Time: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers In Government