Deputy Division Director, Finance & Business Operations

Deputy Division Director

Join us as our next Deputy Division Director – and help shape the future of Finance & Business Operations!

Are you an innovative, people-centered leader who thrives on collaborating with teams to drive meaningful change? Do you champion continuous improvement, find ways to embed equity into the work, and love delivering exceptional service? If so, we'd be excited to meet you.

We're seeking a confident, collaborative leader who brings maturity, curiosity, and heart to their work. Someone who coaches, empowers, and develops talent—raising the bar for what's possible while demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to discuss ideas openly, align quickly, and move forward together. We are looking for someone who can influence through trust and relationships rather than authority alone, and navigate complex environments with adaptability, agility, and clarity.

Our successful candidate will bring strong financial acumen with an understanding of government finance. Equally important is the ability to build and sustain relationships at all levels, internally and externally, creating alignment and momentum across diverse stakeholders. As a mature, thoughtful leader, this person will manage performance effectively and model steady, composed leadership during change and ambiguity.

The Director's Office supports and leads the Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services, including treasury operations, procurement & payables, financial management, and small business support and pro-equity contracting. FBOD's vision "Count on Us" reflects the division's deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. Our Leadership team is committed to creating and fostering a workplace where empathy, self-awareness and effective communication thrive.

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.

Scope of

Job Duties:

• Foster a workplace grounded in providing excellent customer service, respect, continuous improvement, and equity.
• Lead and support the Director's Office team including Finance, HR, Continuous Improvement, Equity & Social Justice, and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Director to shape and execute our strategic vision, goals, workforce plans, operational strategies, and best practices.
• Build strong partnerships across agencies to solve financial challenges and advance consistent, equitable countywide standards.
• Use data and performance metrics to drive action.
• Communicate clearly with senior leaders and elected officials to provide recommendations on critical financial issues that influence decisions.
• Possess an executive presence to manage complex, multi-agency projects with ease, clarity, and confidence.
• Model King County's values through everyday actions and leadership behaviors.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Proven leadership experience overseeing people, operations, and/or analytical teams.
• A strong commitment to Equity & Social Justice, including understanding systemic racism and engaging in authentic conversations about race and equity.
• Deep knowledge of continuous improvement practices, standard work, and customer-driven performance measures.
• A standout track record implementing strategic initiatives, policies, and systems—and skill in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Creative ideas and strategies to strengthen employee engagement, learning, coaching, and team-building.
• Strong financial acumen across accounting, debt and investment concepts, and government finance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and comfort partnering with senior and executive leaders.
• Strong collaboration and conflict resolution skills, plus the courage to ask tough questions and make difficult decisions.
• Emotional intelligence, humility, and an ability to create a fun, vibrant, and recognizing work environment.

Work Location and Other Information:

This team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The…