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King County's Department of Information Technology is currently seeking an agile, detail-oriented Chief Financial Officer to join its top executive team. The CFO will manage the department's financial policy development, rate setting and strategic long-range financial planning. This position will oversee the department's budgeting process and develop and implement financial plans for multiple funds in line with KCIT's strategic vision. In addition, the CFO will be responsible for IT contracts, fiscal management and payroll, IT Assets Management, and all financial and accounting functions of the department in accordance with King County's enterprise-wide financial management policies, procedures, and systems. The CFO also serves as a KCIT liaison on legislation and oversees KCIT proposed legislation preparation and process.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)
KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.
KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx Teleworking Requirement.
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of remote work with onsite work as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. 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 workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in this department's hybrid environment.
Benefits
King County offers a robust benefits package to support you and your family in a variety of ways. To learn more about the benefits offered here, please click on the Benefits tab or click here: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/.
King County offers a robust benefits package to support you and your family in a variety of ways. To learn more about the benefits offered here, please click on the Benefits tab or click here: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/.
Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may require after hours work as needed. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but may require after hours work as needed. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is not eligible for overtime pay.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brian Roberts, broberts@kingcounty.gov or (206) 263-1508.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Brian Roberts, broberts@kingcounty.gov or (206) 263-1508.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the department's operating and capital budget that reside in multiple funds. Identifying funding adjustments as necessary to meet the department's business needs.
- Develop and implement the department's policies and procedures on budgeting and financial matters, within the context of King County's enterprise-wide policies and procedures. Coordinate implementation with department's budgeting and financial staff.
- Act as key financial advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Develop strategic policy on financial and budget issues.
- Serve as the CIO's liaison with the Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget and County Council staff on financial and budget issues.
- Oversee the development and implementation of the rate-setting process for multiple KCIT internal service funds. Work with division senior management and other County staff in the analysis and evaluation of rate proposals.
- Analyze and evaluate the department's financing plans and programs to ensure that financial objectives meet business needs. Making recommendations to the CIO on funding allocations and on opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
- Assure preparation of clear and accurate financial status and progress reports. Oversee day-to-day fiscal and payroll functions and assure appropriate internal controls and compliance with County policies and procedures.
- Oversee management of Finance, IT Contracts, and IT Asset management functions. .
- Serving as key point of contact for external auditors.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree with significant accounting coursework and eight (8) years increasingly responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, and financial analysis, OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- In addition, in order to be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated experience in financial management leadership, including a track record in large, complex organizations.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Knowledge of standard contract/procurement processes and principles.
- Advanced knowledge of budgeting techniques and principles.
- Advanced knowledge of government fund accounting and management.
- Knowledge of auditing techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of financial statistical techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of the rate setting process.
- Knowledge of strategic planning techniques and principles.
- Skill in effectively working in a political environment.
- Communication (oral and written) skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Skill in forecasting financial needs for department's projects, programs and services.
- Oversee and continually improve the Information Technology Financial Management (ITFM) application that produces financial reporting, forecasting, bill of IT, demand planning and rate setting for KCIT and the County agencies.
- Certified Public Accountant.
- Working knowledge of the PBCS budgeting system and the Oracle/EBS financial system.
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards and techniques.
- Knowledge of legislative process.
- Knowledge of FinOps management of cloud financial costs.
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 "True North", 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.
Application Requirements
A completed King County Application, Resume and Cover Letter are required for consideration. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.
Union Status: This position is not represented.
(For internal use only: Classification: Chief Financial Officer)
Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
Website
http://www.kingcounty.gov/
- For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
**This position is open to internal King County Employees only**
Employment Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
