• Provide direction on division financial analysis and management accounting best practices; lead financial planning, budget process and internal service rate setting and modelling; 
• Lead service rate discussions and negotiations at both senior and executive level; achieve executive level and customer wide approval for both BRC service rate allocation and individual customer share of capital project funding across a diverse range and complexity of business units; 
• Lead and improve financial management, budgeting and planning activities and processes; 
• Develop and adjust short-, mid- and long-term strategic planning and financial analysis aligned with Executive priorities and BRC and KCIT technology roadmaps;
• Manage and supervise the administrative and financial functions of the division; lead division's operational responsibilities and strategic improvements, examples include: employee engagement action planning, future of work, financial and procurement oversight, customer experience, lean maturity progression, records management and IT asset compliance;
• Shape division organizational systems to meet the County's organizational and operational goals to become the Best Run Government, creating a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement, a focus on improving customer service and experience, delivering value and embracing equity and inclusion;
• Partner with division Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) change team to mature division wide ESJ competencies, methods and practices; 
• Lead internal process improvement work across work teams to successful implementation
• Foster a culture of innovation and sustained change with an ability to lead teams and customers through development and implementation of new services and processes;
• Lead customer engagement activities to improve communications and value of service delivery; build strong customer relationships and act as point of escalation for issues that may get stalled; 
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members who get stuck in problem solving; facilitate conflict resolution; 
• Partner with Deputy Director of FBOD to oversee work prioritization and joint escalation processes; 
• Participate in labor negotiations;
• Serve as Division Director in the absence of the Director.

• Has a solid grounding in business finance, management accounting and performance management and is routinely sought out for their expertise;
• Is an exceptional strategic thinker and people leader who can manage ambiguity and deal constructively with conflict and problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes;
• Is customer-focused and comfortable in advising, partnering and negotiating with senior and executive level management; 
• Is adept at building partnerships and maintaining positive, collaborative and effective customer, peer and employee relationships;
• Can adapt to changing needs and priorities, manage conflict and is adept at working across organizational boundaries and silos to get things done;
• Can maneuver through complex policy, process and people dynamics to assess, respond and scale County and department organizational initiatives for a small division;
• Can drive efficiency and innovation and has a desire to push self and others for successful results; 
• Is culturally aware and comfortable having complex and challenging discussions about race and diversity in the workplace. Is sensitive to managing differences and building bridges;
• Is committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce by fostering a culture that encourages employee development, coaching and team building. Be a champion for these efforts and model behavior in daily interactions with staff and customers.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.

As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:

• submit proof of vaccination, or
• have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.