Business & Finance Officer III

Salary: $107,507.30 - $136,271.62 Annually
Location : Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026PX26881
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/6/2026 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
King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.
We have an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with budget and grant compliance experience. The Business and Finance Officer (BFO) Ill position is part of the Director's Office Finance team but provides direct, day-to-day support to specific DCHS Divisions.
The BFO III will partner with program managers, providers, and budget and compliance leads in the (CYYAD) to advance community-driven initiatives focused on strengthening communities, increasing equitable supports to improve educational outcomes, and making the County a place where all young people are happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. CYYAD manages the Best Starts for Kids (BSK) levy, the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) revenues, and Education and Employment Resources (EER) funds.
Responsibilities span budget development and monitoring, spend to budget reporting, expense and revenue projections, expense reviews and approvals (desk monitoring), grantmaking support, procurement support, research to inform decision-making and strategy, and continuous quality improvement of financial processes.
This recruitment is only open to current King County employees at this time.
Job Duties
To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Coordinate, prepare and review budgets, evaluate proposed expenditures and revenues, and perform detailed financial analysis, projections, and forecasting.
• Provide financial reporting and consultation to program and finance managers.
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of financial and other technical criteria for RFPs and provider contracts.
• Perform invoice desk monitoring, including review of general ledgers and other budget and financial reports and expense documentation.
• Provide orientation and coaching related to contract fiscal compliance.
• Assist with the oversight of contracting and financial systems in area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with Fund budget and compliance leads.
• Contribute to and/or lead projects and analysis that deliver data-informed recommendations to support organizational initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Assist with department-wide financial management as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration and four years of budgeting or finance experience, and/or an equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
• At least two (2) years of experience with budget development, spend projections, and financial analysis.
• At least two (2) years of experience evaluating expenditures for allowability and financial compliance.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong teaming and customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Commitment to racial equity and the King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle reporting systems.
• Experience in developing and maintaining financial models.
• Experience with administration of grants, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance guidance, such as 2 CFR 200.
• Experience providing consultation to non-financial audiences.
• Knowledge of human service programs.
• Knowledge of King County programs, funding sources, policies and requirements.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and finance.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been 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
• The Finance 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 onsite locations are Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 and 645 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
  King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• 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.

• This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C22)

• Classification: Business and Finance Officer III

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all internal King County qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around June 22, 2026. 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. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep,

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.
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

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our


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.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? 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.

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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
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As stated in the job posting, this position is currently only open to King County employes. Are you a current King County employee?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have performing financial management that included budgeting, expense monitoring and/or projections/forecasting?

• I don't have this experience yet, but am willing to learn
• Less than one (1) years of experience
• More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
• More than two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
• More than three (3) years, but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) or more years of experience

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Please describe your experience with developing and monitoring budgets. What was your role in the budget process, the type of budget (department/program/contract/grant; operations/capital), the size of the budget and the type of funding? Please highlight any experience with reviewing expenditures for allowability and financial compliance. If you don't have this experience, type N/A
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How many years of experience do you have performing financial monitoring or auditing of subrecipients (i.e., reviewing general ledgers and other expense documentation for contract and fund compliance, performing site visits)?

• I don't have this experience yet, but am willing to learn
• Less than one (1) year
• More than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) or more years of experience

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Do you have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles?

• Yes
• No

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Please identify your experience in Excel.

• I don't have this experience yet, but am willing to learn
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

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Please describe your experience in Microsoft Excel, giving examples of what types of spreadsheets you have used and/or developed, the purpose(s) they were used for, in addition to who the intended audience was.
Required Question