Business Finance Officer II

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.

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and highly motivated team player to serve as the Business and Finance Officer II (BFOII) within the department’s Finance and Compliance Services (FACS) section. This opportunity would support the Homeless Housing and Community Development Division (HHCDD).

The Business and Finance Officer II reports to the Business and Finance Officer III/IV and assists in the management of the daily accounting and budget functions within the Division. This position plays a role of a lead and assisting the Accounts Payable, tracking and analyzing expenditures, grants management, maintaining the integrity of the operating budget, assisting the oversight of the accounting functions and reviews expenditures with management and project managers which helps drive the strategic decision-making process for their programs.

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

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 HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

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 scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday
- Friday, 8am - 5pm.

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 tools and resources 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.

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