Interim Deputy Finance Manager; Finance and Administrative Services Manager

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) Finance Section is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, knowledgeable, and team player to serve as its new Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD), Deputy Finance Manager for Financial Operations. This is a leadership position that will provide senior level support for the division’s financial operations and lead division-wide processes and projects.

The Deputy Finance Manager reports directly to the Financial Services Administrator and supervises the Budget, Monitoring, and Reporting (BMR) Team is supported by two fund managers (BFO IV) and three Business Liaisons (BFO III). This team is responsible for budget development, budget-to-actuals variance monitoring, budget reporting and dashboards, program partnership and strategy, and general fiscal and accounting support for programs. The Business Liaisons are the primary fiscal point of contact for BHRD program staff.

This position is a member of the BHRD Fiscal Leadership Team. The Deputy Finance Manager will act as the Finance Manager in their absence.

This position is open to all qualified career service King County employees who meet the minimum qualifications and are currently employed within DCHS. Interviews for this selection process are expected to take place on or around November 13, 2026.

This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position anticipated to end 18 months for the start date, but subject to change dependent on operational need. 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 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 King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

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 remote. 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.

• In partnership with the Financial Services Administrator, provide strategic guidance and advice to set financial direction and sustainable financial planning for the division
  • Develop financial plans, analyze…