Budget and Finance Supervisor

About the position

King County Parks is seeking a highly skilled and strategic financial professional to serve as a Budget and Finance Supervisor (BFO IV) within the Budget and Financial Planning unit of the Parks Finance Section. The Budget and Finance Supervisor will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial management, budget development, and strategic financial planning for King County Parks. This position not only invites you to engage with diverse stakeholders but also challenges you to refine your strengths, elevate your innovative and analytical skills, and cultivate effective leadership. Leading a team of Business and Finance Officers, you will champion continuous professional development in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the intricacies of budget development for complex funds such as Parks Levy Fund, Operations and Maintenance Fund, Parks Capital Funds, and Youth and Amateur funds.
• Drive the creation of biennial and supplemental budgets, conduct projections and forecasting, monitor financial activities, lead audits, and coordinate year-end processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to steer financial strategies and program implementation that encompasses the preparation of budget narratives, policy memos, financial plans, and legislative compliance.
• Integrate equity, race, and social justice principles into financial modeling, analysis, and engagement with managers and budget personnel.
• Supervise financial and business management activities adhering to King County's enterprise-wide guidance.
• Manage burden and central rates processes and reporting for the Parks Division.
• Complete quarterly financial forecasts and conduct regular and ad-hoc analyses.
• Lead financial processes for grants, procurement contracts, and accounts payable and receivable administration.
• Lead a collaborative team of Business and Finance Officers, managing multiple functions, employee engagement, proactive communication, and team building.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, accounting or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years in progressively responsible experience in financial management, including budget development, financial reporting and forecasting.
• Understanding standards and trends in public sector budgeting, and managerial/financial accounting, including GAAP, GASB, and Federal/State accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of public capital improvement programs and long-term strategic funding for multi-million-dollar projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to anticipate and plan for future business needs, assessing financial implications and tradeoffs.
• Demonstrated commitment to Equity and Social Justice.
• Experience in supervising and leading teams effectively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, and data collection and management.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced knowledge of capital budgets and expertise in the capitalization of assets.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with property tax levies, general obligation bonds, Real Estate Excise Taxes, and grants related to capital improvement programs.
• Advanced knowledge of public sector budgeting and expertise with Washington State's BARS system.
• Expertise in Oracle EBS, Oracle Business Intelligence, Hyperion/PBCS, PeopleSoft, or other ERP systems.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan participation.
• 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.