Salary : $136,281.39 - $172,744.42 Annually
Location : Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2026GM28126
Department: DCHS - Community & Human Srvcs
Division: Comm & Human Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
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.
WHO MAY APPLY: 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.
APPLICATION PROCESSIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov 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 personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Please Note: This selection process may also be used to create a pool of candidates for current and future career service, term-limited temporary, and special duty opportunities. The pool will be active for 6 months.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: 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.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: 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 and the
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: 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 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.
RECRUITER: Greg Mallory,
Job Duties
- 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 data, and help make informed decisions based on revenue contracts and economic forecasts.
- Coordinate agendas and facilitate Monthly BHRD Fiscal Leadership Meetings to support division financial health and decision-making
- Identify potential risks related to financial stability or services sustainability that could affect negatively impact programs or BHRD mission
- Ensure that BHRD financial goals align with broader Division objectives and Department directions.
- Manage and supervise the Budget, Monitoring, and Reporting Teams.
- Build effective, collaborative teams and participate in developing a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging across the division
- Evaluate fiscal processes for efficiency and work with fiscal and program staff to implement changes as needed for continuous improvement.
- Manage BHRD Fiscal team process for developing and maintaining division fiscal policies and procedures
- Lead division-wide financial operations processes, ensuring that all accounting practices are accurate, efficient and comply with legal requirements.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Agiloft Contract and Invoice System fiscal operations
- Contract and contract amendment review and approval process
- New provider financial reviews
- Gift card incentive process, compliance, and tracking
- Fiscal year end /close accounting activities
- Division cost allocation
- Coordinate, interpret and implement federal, state, county and local laws, policies.
- Act as the Finance Manager in their absence.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Enthusiastic, with a proven positive track record of working and communicating effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Five or more years of experience in budgeting, finance, managerial accounting, and financial accounting.
- Advanced knowledge of analytical and management systems.
- Advanced knowledge of financial information systems.
- Knowledge of and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of contract administration.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience processing and reconciling complex financial transactions.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Knowledge of KCICN and Medicaid as it relates to King County.
- Knowledge of MCO's and Provider network.
Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration and/or equivalent education and experience
- Knowledge of county programs, funding sources, policies, and requirements
- Experience with mental health/behavioral health industry.
- Experience with Oracle/EBS, Hyperion, Oracle, and Tableau reporting systems
Supplemental Information
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Greg Mallory at grmallory@kingcounty.gov.
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How many years of professional experience do you have in budgeting, finance, managerial accounting, and financial accounting? - I do not have this experience yet.
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 7 or more years
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Please describe your professional experience using analytical, management, and financial information systems. Identify the systems you have used and explain the types of financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, monitoring, or management activities you performed using those systems.
If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
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Which of the following best describes your professional knowledge of and experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)? - I do not have professional experience applying GAAP yet.
- I have general knowledge of GAAP but limited experience applying it in my work.
- I have applied GAAP as part of my regular accounting or financial responsibilities.
- I have regularly interpreted and applied GAAP to complex accounting, financial reporting, reconciliation, or financial decision-making acti
