Behavioral Health Fund Manager (BFO IV)

Salary : $121,042.27 - $153,428.08 Annually
Location : Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026GM26945
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 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
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.
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Finance Section is recruiting a skilled and collaborative BH Fund Manager (Business and Finance Officer IV) to support the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD). This role oversees BH fund administration, ensures fiscal compliance, and provides strategic financial guidance to advance behavioral health programs. The BH Fund Manager will join the BHRD Fiscal team and report to the BHRD Finance Manager.

The BH Fund is composed of federal, state, and local revenues totaling more than $829 million for the 26-27 biennium. These funds support core behavioral health services including mental health and substance use disorder outpatient services, youth and family prevention programs, utilization management and care coordination, hospital and mental health residential treatment, and diversion and re-entry programs.

The BH Fund Manager will ensure the financial integrity, management, and reporting for the BH Fund. This includes monitoring and reporting on the use of BH funds to facilitate timely, and efficient use of funds supporting BH initiatives and administration. This includes both routine and ad hoc reporting on revenue collections, expenditures per budget, and contract allocations. The fund manager will collaborate with the fiscal team partners, program management, senior management, and other County agencies on the allocation of funds based upon changes to funding levels or spending patterns. The BH Fund Manager is a key contributor to the budget development process, bringing current knowledge and operational experience to inform budget decisions at the fund level.


WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 6/15/2026.
APPLICATION PROCESS 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.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited-temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: 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.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: 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
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: DCHS 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 the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104.
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.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory,

Job Duties

• Lead contract administration and approvals : Oversee BH contract allocations, review and approve contract terms, and ensure accurate period-by-period allocations for County reporting.
• Manage POETA coding and financial tracking : Maintain the BH Fund's Project, Organization, Expenditure, Type, and Activity (POETA) structure to guarantee correct cost allocation and seamless reporting.
• Prepare and deliver timely financial reports : Produce and distribute fund- and initiative-level spending reports on a prescribed schedule.
• Maintain biennial budget history and forecasting : Track fund-level budget history with initiative detail and develop forward-looking spending plans that reflect operational needs and trends.
• Monitor budgets and spending plans : Reconcile actual expenses to spending plans, identify underspending or shortfalls, and recommend appropriation adjustments when needed.
• Provide strategic financial advice : Advise Program Teams and DCHS senior leadership on fund and initiative appropriations, drawing on operational experience and current financial trends.
• Conduct financial research and cost analysis : Perform targeted research and estimate operating/administrative costs to support business decisions, budget development, and fiscal planning.
• Coordinate cross-functional communications and meetings : Collaborate with Program Teams and internal/external partners and represent finance in routine and ad hoc meetings related to fund and initiative management.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent professional experience that demonstrates strong fiscal judgment and technical competence.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years or more of professional experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Collaborative communicator: Energetic, approachable, and skilled at building relationships; proven success communicating clearly with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial expertise: Deep understanding of budgeting, managerial and financial accounting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to guide sound fiscal decisions.
• Systems-savvy analyst: Advanced experience with financial information and management systems, plus the analytical tools needed to turn data into actionable insight.
• Contract and fund administration: Practical knowledge of contract administration, fund coding (POETA), and the mechanics of allocating and tracking resources.
• Human services funding knowledge: Familiarity with human service programs, funding streams, policy requirements, and the nuances that shape program budgets.
• Transaction and reconciliation experience: Hands-on experience processing, reconciling, and troubleshooting complex financial transactions with attention to accuracy.
• Excel power user: Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills for modeling, reporting, and streamlining financial workflows.
• Clear and compelling writer and speaker: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to translate technical financial information into plain language for varied audiences.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, and/or equivalent education and experience
• Knowledge of county programs, funding sources, policies, and requirements
• Experience with the mental health/behavioral health industry
• Experience with Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, Oracle, and Tableau reporting systems

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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Which of the following best describes your education and/or professional fiscal experience?

• I have a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.
• I have a bachelor's degree or higher in another field and professional experience performing fiscal, budget, accounting, or financial analysis work.
• I do not have a bachelor's degree, but I have professional experience performing fiscal, budget, accounting, or financial analysis work.
• I have completed coursework, training, or certificate programs related to accounting, finance, business administration, budgeting, or financial analysis, but have limited professional experience in this area.
• I do not have education, training, or professional experience related to accounting, finance, business administration, budgeting, or financial analysis.

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How many years of professional Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), budget analysis, financial analysis, or closely related fiscal planning experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience yet.
• Less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 years but less than 5 years of experience.
• 5 years but less than 7 years of experience.
• 7 or more years of experience.

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Do you have professional experience applying budgeting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, and/or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to support fiscal decisions?

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly describe your experience applying budgeting, managerial accounting, financial accounting, and/or GAAP in a professional setting. Include the type of fiscal decisions, reports, reconciliations, or analyses you supported.If you do not have this experience, type N/A .
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Which of the following best describes your experience using financial information systems, financial management systems, and/or analytical tools to produce reports, analyze spending, track budgets, or support financial decisions?

• I do not have this experience yet.
• I have basic experience entering or retrieving financial data.
• I have intermediate experience using financial systems or analytical tools to track budgets, reconcile transactions, or prepare financial reports.
• I have advanced experience using financial systems or analytical tools to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, produce reports, and support decision-making.

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Do you have professional experience with contract administration, fund coding, cost allocation, POETA, or similar financial coding structures used to allocate and track resources?

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly describe your experience with contract administration, fund coding, POETA or similar coding structures, cost allocation, and/or tracking resources across funds, projects, grants, programs, or initiatives.If you do not have this experience, type N/A .
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Do you have professional experience supporting human services, behavioral health, public health, housing, social services, or other publicly funded programs?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your experience processing, reconciling, researching, and troubleshooting complex financial transactions?

• I do not have this experience yet.
• I have limited experience reviewing or entering financial transactions.
• I have experience processing and reconciling financial transactions with guidance.
• I have experience independently processing, reconciling, researching, and troubleshooting complex financial transactions.
• I have advanced experience resolving complex transaction issues and recommending process, coding, budget, or reporting corrections.

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Which of the following best describes your Microsoft Excel skill level?

• I do not have professional experience using Excel.
• Basic: I can enter data, format spreadsheets, and use simple formulas.
• Intermediate: I can use formulas, filters, sorting, pivot tables, charts, and basic data validation.
• Advanced: I can build financial models, use advanced formulas, pivot tables, lookups, conditional logic, large datasets, and reporting templates.
• Expert: I can automate or streamline financial workflows using tools such as Power Query, macros, complex formulas, dashboards, or advanced modeling techniques.

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King County has transformed its work on 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