Description
BASIC FUNCTION
To provide budgetary oversight and financial consulting services to client departments.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent@snoco.org
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Responsible for oversight of financial activities for several county departments; assures executive office that departmental financial activities, budget and strategies are within budget and legal parameters; that key department financial issues are managed and understood, and strategies for long term fiscal solvency are integrated into each department's annual budget plan.
- Advises department staff on strategic financial issues; assists in developing budget proposals that support county goals; recommends course of action as needed.
- Provides business and financial consulting assistance to departments on budget, accounting, financing and risk management issues.
- Negotiates with department and council staff to develop solutions to complex financial issues on behalf of the executive office.
- Anticipates, identifies and quantifies critical financial issues confronting departments; monitors resolution of short term issues; participates in development of solutions to long term issues; works closely with department, executive office and council staff on policy issue resolution.
- Offers and implements solutions to identified problems and issues and recognizes when financial, policy, operational, or legal consequences of an issue requires additional executive and/or council input.
- Provides concise written or verbal analysis of issues, alternative solutions, cost benefit analyses, and recommends solution.
- Determines accuracy and completeness of department calculations; attests to their quality in Executive/Council Action Form.
- Develops financial models for revenue, expense and fund balance trends, cost benefit analyses, and projections; develops county-wide internal service fund rates.
- Assembles and manages financial projects and project teams including staff from departments; represents Finance Department and Executive office on strategic work teams that may have impact on county policies.
- Attends public hearings and council committee meetings.
Statement Of Other Job Duties
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, economics or a closely related field; AND, six (6) years of experience in budgetary, accounting, or financial analysis; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.
Additional Information
Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Washington State Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System
- the principles and practices of budgeting and financial management as applied to public jurisdictions
- governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- capital and operating budget procedures
- federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing public sector budget preparation and the administration with particular emphasis on the State of Washington B.A.R.S. Act
- oral and written communication skills
- personal computer skills in the areas of spreadsheets, word processing, data base and graphics
Ability To
- interpret administrative directives and use initiative and sound judgment in applying same to work situation
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with elected officials, department heads, associates, subordinates, and with the general public
- gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data including statistical data
- assess the potential impact of social and economic trends on county programs
- assess and effectively present the relative advantages and disadvantages of alternative courses of action
- analyze and effectively present revenue and expenditure data and take effective action to resolve problems
- analyze and effectively present and evaluate the economic, political and social impact and consequences of administrative policies and actions;
- effectively lead the work of subordinate employees
- communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- provide strong customer service ethic and the ability to listen to other departments and respond to their needs
- be an effective team leader and member
SUPERVISION
Employees in this class report to an administrative superior as assigned. The work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through meetings, periodic status reports and input from customer departments.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of the work is performed in the usual office environment with field trips to work sites throughout Snohomish County. Some out of county travel may be required. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
County Benefits
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement
- Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
- Leave & Holidays
Voluntary Benefits
- Deferred Compensation 457(b)
- Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
- Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies
Healthcare Premiums
- Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
- Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.
Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. R
eview the County's ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide
to learn more.
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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process. A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School or GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
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How many years of experience do you have performing budgeting, accounting, or financial analysis functions?
- Zero to less than one year
- One to three years
- Three to 5 years
- Six years or more
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Tell us about a time you identified a budget variance, operational inefficiency, or cost-saving opportunity within a government or large public organization. How did you analyze the issue, whom did you collaborate with, and what was the outcome?
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This role requires frequent interaction with departments across the county, many of which have different service priorities and financial experience levels. How do you communicate technical budget information in a clear, accessible way to help support informed decision-making?
