Summary
King County is one of the nation’s fastest growing regions, and we are building innovative, people centered systems that support mobility, equity, and climate resilience throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Finance & Business Operations Division (FBOD) plays a critical enterprise role by providing equitable and exceptional value to customers for finance/accounting, procurement, treasury, and small business services. We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and highly collaborative Director to lead this complex, high impact division. The Director will champion operational and financial excellence; advance equity and social justice (ESJ); cultivate a high performing, engaged workforce; and ensure that King County’s financial and business operations support exceptional service delivery across the enterprise.
This is a strategic, people centered role for a leader who excels at navigating complexity, shaping organizational culture, and driving results that improve how government works.
About the Finance & Business Operations Division
FBOD primarily delivers internal services to County departments/agencies with some direct services provided to businesses, special districts, and taxpayers. FBOD includes about 200 employees organized into lines of business supporting the following functions: (1) financial reporting, central accounting, accounts receivable, and grants compliance; (2) central procurement, accounts payables, and capital project contract compliance; (3) treasury operations, including cash management and the billing and collection of property taxes; (4) debt management and investments, including the issuance of bonds and management of the King County Investment Pool; and (5) administration of the contracting opportunities program, along with oversight of the apprenticeship and priority hire programs. Our vision — “Count on Us” — reflects our commitment to employee and customer success, equity, resource stewardship, and operational excellence.