Business & Finance Officer

Business And Finance Officer I Positions

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 Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

DCHS is seeking detail-oriented and agile finance professionals to serve as Business and Finance Officer I (BFO I) positions within the Director's Office Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Services team. These positions will perform day-to-day accounting, budget, and finance functions that support contracting, invoicing, data integrity, and financial management for programs across multiple DCHS divisions.

These opportunities include one (1) career service, one (1) 12-month Special Duty or Temporary Limited Term (TLT) position, and three (3) 24-month Special Duty or Temporary Limited Term (TLT) positions. Each position supports a different division and funding portfolio:

Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD) Two (2) BFO I positions will support programs within DDECSD. These positions are 24-month Special Duty or TLT opportunities. DDECSD manages a range of programs and services that support children from prenatal to age 5, their families and caregivers, transition-age young adults and adults with developmental disabilities and delays, their families, and community-based organizations.

Children, Youth and Young Adult Division (CYYAD) One (1) BFO I position will support programs within CYYAD. This is a career service position. CYYAD manages Employment and Education Resources, Best Starts for Kids, and the Puget Sound Tax Accountability Account.

Adult Services Division (ASD) One (1) BFO I position will support programs within ASD. This position is a 24-month Special Duty or TLT opportunity. ASD manages the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy, the Veterans Relief Fund, and Community Service Operating funds.

Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) One (1) BFO I position will support programs within BHRD. This position is a 12-month Special Duty or TLT opportunity. BHRD manages behavioral health services and supports for King County residents, including mental health, substance use disorder, crisis response, recovery, and community-based treatment services.

Responsibilities across all positions include accounts payable and receivables management, cost allocation, accruals, cash management, budgeting, expense reviews and approvals, desk monitoring, contracting setup, and continuous quality improvement to strengthen financial processes.

These positions are a great opportunity for experienced finance professionals who are interested in career growth, enjoy managing a variety of responsibilities, and want to contribute to programs that serve communities across King County.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, seek opportunities for continuous quality improvement, and are committed to excellent customer service and King County's True North values, we encourage you to apply.

This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 7/13/2026.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• Neo Gov 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…