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INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Chief Financial Officer

SALARY
$87,933.87 - $111,461.58 Annually

ISSUE DATE: 10/23/08

FINAL FILING DATE: 11/12/08

Reposting position – prior applicants do not need to resubmit applications

THE POSITION

The Chief Financial Officer of Public Health - Seattle & King County is a key senior manager for
the department, responsible for the planning and development of the department’s annual
budget, including four funds, and overseeing financial, accounting, payroll and related budget
and financial services for the department. In 2008, the department's budget is almost $300
million which includes 300 revenue accounts supporting 1,800 FTEs, 200 projects, and $61
million for public health contracts in the community. The CFO provides leadership for the
department in budget and finance operations, develops/recommends strategic financial policy,
and serves as financial advisor to senior management. The CFO manages fiscal management
components including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and financial
systems integration. The CFO performs in a complex financial, organizational, and political
environment of state and local governments. The incumbent must be able to identify, navigate
and successfully work within county, state and federal policies and regulations underlying and
influencing the financial accountabilities and responsibilities of Public Health.

This full-time, career service position is open to all qualified applicants. It is exempt from the
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not overtime eligible. The work week is
normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Your application must include a cover letter describing how you meet or exceed the job
qualifications and responsibilities outlined in this job announcement which will also be
used as a writing sample. Our application system only allows for 1 attachment so if
you choose to attach a cover letter and resume they must be in 1 document. You also
have the option of pasting your attachments into the body of the application.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

1. Oversee the development and implementation of the department's approximately $300

million operating and capital budgets, which includes budget preparation, monitoring,
reporting and financial planning for four Public Health funds.

2. Develop and oversee financial reporting systems that assist the department in monitoring
and forecasting financial targets and assuring that finances remain within budgeted
parameters.

3. Develop financial corrective action plans as needed, including policy recommendations

and supplemental appropriation requests if necessary.

4. Manage the work of three units: Financial Management and Planning; Accounting and
Payroll Services; and Signature Patient Registration and Billing. Manage personnel issues
for assigned staff including hiring, training, and performance reviews. In addition, provide
leadership and work collaboratively through matrixed oversight with finance staff
embedded within divisions.

5. Develop, enhance and maintain the department's budget and finance policies and
procedures within the framework of county policies and procedure. Assure compliance
with King County and department financial policies and procedures including oversight of
department budget and financial staff.

6. Develop and implement strategic long-range financial plans for the department and its
programs, including the 5-year financial plan. Develop and/or improve systems for
supporting new financing or revenue options for programs. Manage research and analysis
of comparative financial structures for public health services.

7. Ensure accounts receivable and payable activities and related financial matters are in
compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations. Oversee timely responses
to audit findings to include providing recommendations and/or implementation of system
and policy changes. Oversee development and capacity enhancement for fiscal
management of grant funded programs, including sub-recipient monitoring and auditing.

8. Analyze and evaluate the department's financial plans and programs to ensure that
financial objectives meet the department's business needs and fiscal health is maintained.
Make recommendations to Department leadership on funding allocations. Develop and
analyze expense and revenue trends and projections and alert Department leadership to
financial issues and concerns. Provide guidance and advice to Department leadership on
financial matters affecting this department. Periodically evaluate existing processes and
 systems to ensure Public Health’s financial and accounting operations (including financial
modeling, analysis, forecasting) are operating efficiently; identify, plan and promote
system improvement as necessary.

9. Assure and oversee the development and implementation of fee-setting processes for
Public Health. Work with department leadership in the analysis, evaluation and
presentation of fee proposals.

10. Analyze and assess the financial viability and impacts of revenue and fee projections,
legislation, collective bargaining agreements, and changes in county, state or federal
regulations that would effect the department such as changes in Medicaid Administrative
Match reimbursement rules.

11. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with the King County Office of Management
and Budget, County Finance and Business Operations Division, Department leadership,
other department managers and supervisors, and appropriate personnel within the
department and county to promote effective financial management. Develop relationships
with and act as budget and finance liaison to Seattle and County Executive and Council
staff, City and County administrative offices such as the Budget Offices, and to the Board
of Health.

12. Prepare and present information to elected officials and to the general public.

13. Provide strategic and technical leadership in the Public Health Department’s participation
in the county’s Accountable Business Transformation Project, which will migrate legacy
and selected side budget and financial systems to new applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in business, finance, public administration or related course of study.

• A minimum of five years of responsible supervisory or managerial budget and/or financial

work experience that demonstrates advanced knowledge of financial analysis,
government financing and accounting, health care financing, auditing, budgeting,
accounting systems, and knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing
public financial practices and procedures, including a supervisory experience in a financial
function for a large organization.

• Demonstrated ability in quantitative analysis, developing financial models, and advanced

skill in assessing financial impact of alternative decisions; demonstrated knowledge of
analytical, management, and financial information systems.

• Demonstrated ability to understand consequences of budget and finance decisions in a

complex environment of county, local, and state governments, including political
implications; demonstrated experience and understanding of policy and budget issues in a
complex public service agency.

• Demonstrated ability in presenting complex analytical and audit results and budget
presentations, using spreadsheets or other quantitative presentations, to a wide variety of
audiences.
 • Demonstrated ability to prepare and implement annual business plans.

• Knowledge of governmental and legislative processes, and skill working with senior
government officials and others with diverging opinions and viewpoints.

• Demonstrated skills and abilities for fee setting processes.

• Demonstrated management and supervisory skills: providing leadership in a large and

complex public sector organization, holding employees accountable for performance
including implementing disciplinary actions as appropriate, promoting organizational goals
and objectives, building team cohesion and performance, change management, and
conflict resolution.

• Demonstrated skills in leading or managing projects with experience in large-scale

projects and strategic planning for a large, complex organization.

• Demonstrated knowledge of labor relations techniques and principles.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including providing budget and financial
information to non-finance senior managers, and demonstrated experience presenting
complex budget and financial information to committees and work teams.

• Demonstrated skills and abilities in forecasting budgets and financial needs for a
department’s projects, programs and services ;demonstrated skills in evaluating funding
sources and determining the appropriate courses of action to keep programs, projects
and services within established guidelines.

• Demonstrated skills in handling multiple competing priorities and sensitive situations,

time management, and organization; demonstrated ability to multitask and to produce
quality products and services while under the pressure of multiple deadlines.

• Demonstrated judgment and skill in making decisions fairly and equitably when answers
are unclear.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with a

wide variety of people and stakeholders, both internal and external to the county.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration

or other financial or management related field.

Desired certifications may include, but are not required include:

• Certified Public Accountant.

• Certified Public Finance Officer

 • Certified in Governmental Financial Management

• Certified Management Accountant

• Certified Fraud Examiner

• Certified Internal Auditor

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation.

This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and
supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process,
please refer to http://www.metrokc.gov/health/about/hiring.htm

Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools,
therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions
associated with on-going work.

Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to
completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective
working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as
defined in State and Federal Law.

Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which
may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the
contact number listed on the job announcement.

For more information about the duties of this position please contact Scott Jones at
Scott.Jones@kingcounty.gov. For information about the application process please contact
Reeshema Lewis at Reeshema.Lewis@kingcounty.gov.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED

ONLINE AT:
http://metrokc.gov/health/about/jobs.htm

ALTERNATIVE FORMAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY

emailing PH.HR@metrokc.gov or calling 206- 296-5077
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