Finance Administrator (Administrator IV)

King County•Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Public Health is seeking a talented individual with the ability to build respectful and productive relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to serve as a Finance Administrator (Administrator IV) within the financial and administrative unit of the Administrative Services Division within the Office of the Director. This position reports to the division finance and administrative services manager and will provide financial leadership, management and oversight, including business planning, accounting, contracting, biennial budget development and monitoring, financial analysis, strategic thinking and sustainability planning for assigned programs. This position is responsible for performing and managing multiple functions across the agency and serves as a key adviser and coordinator of multiple work project and programs. Note: This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility pool to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next six months. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial management including: accounting, contracts management, federal grants management and reporting, budget development, and complex financial analyses.
Demonstrated ability to manage the technical aspects of budget development, including: preparation and justification of the budget, financial modeling and analysis; and ability to interact effectively with program managers and budget personnel by providing financial information to facilitate budget formulation and execution.
Ability to gather, interpret, and communicate accounting/financial data to technical (budget/finance background) and non-technical audiences.
Experience reviewing and approving contracts.
Demonstrated ability with multi-tasking and project management simultaneously in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and time constraints
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability in problem solving and resolving conflicts.
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 internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Finance Officer.
Certified Governmental Financial Management.
Certified Public Accountant.
Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
Advanced knowledge of grants management and public sector budgeting.
Experience providing human resource support.

Responsibilities

Act as a key financial and budget adviser to the division.
Oversee financial and business management activities including financial leadership, accounting, biennial budget development and monitoring, contracts and grants management.
Develop quantitative analyses and financial modeling for potential changes in funding; make recommendations based on findings.
Perform regular and ad-hoc analyses requiring research, compilation, and interpretation of financial data.
Ensure compliance with grants management to include working with program to apply for grant opportunities and billings.
Ensure the accuracy of financial accounting systems and financial information.
Review and approve contracts for the division.
Administer and implement policies and procedures for personnel, purchasing, contracting, regulatory issues and other administrative activities.
Supervise the work of assigned staff.
Provide quality check of technical work being performed by assigned staff.
Interpret and participate in the development of current administrative policies and procedures.
Represent the division at department-wide finance meetings and other meetings as required.
Direct and/or analyze and assess internal systems and make recommendations on changes or revisions to improve performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.