Summary

This job involves leading a team that checks how well community service programs follow financial rules and handle grants, including planning risk checks and visiting sites to review spending.

It focuses on creating systems to prevent problems and ensure everything aligns with laws and accounting standards.

A good fit would be someone experienced in finance or compliance who enjoys teamwork, motivating others, and working in public service to support community programs.

Key Requirements

Experience in fiscal compliance, grant management, or auditing in a public or nonprofit setting
Supervisory skills to lead and manage a team of compliance specialists
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, plus GAAP accounting principles
Ability to conduct risk assessments and perform on-site fiscal monitoring visits
Strong organizational skills for developing and implementing control systems to mitigate risks
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities as a team player
Motivation and enthusiasm for ensuring programmatic and financial compliance

Full Job Description

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is looking for a skilled, knowledgeable, highly-motivated, and enthusiastic team player to collaboratively assist in managing the DCHS fiscal compliance team, including the annual risk assessment process and fiscal monitoring site visits.

The DCHS Compliance Supervisor reports to the department's Compliance Officer to assist in managing the compliance team within the Director’s Office.

The Compliance Team is responsible for conducting risk assessments and performing fiscal monitoring via site visits.

This position will supervise Compliance Specialists (classification Grant Administrator).

In addition, the Compliance Supervisor assists with the development and implementation of adequate systems of controls to mitigate risk and ensure financial/programmatic compliance with King County policies, federal, state, and local regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around 2/19/2026.

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.

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 24 months after 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, 8 am - 5 pm.

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 HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

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 tools and resources 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, grmallory@kingcounty.gov

Requirements

Assist the Compliance Officer in providing department-wide guidance in financial management of grants (federal, state & local) and contracts and assure proper internal controls are in place based on GAAP, FASB, GASB, and federal Uniform Guidance.
As a subject matter expert in Grants and Contract Management, assist in:
- Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures around grant and contract management as it relates to the Compliance Team; ensure consistency by interpreting regulatory guidance and applicable policies and procedures.
- Providing leadership and guidance in the day-to-day operation of grant management, including standards and regulations governing federal, state, and other grants;
- Developing a work plan for subrecipient fiscal monitoring and supporting the site visit process.
Providing guidance to programmatic and fiscal staff on complex and sensitive compliance issues.
Supervision of Compliance Specialists (classification: Grant Administrator). Provide coaching and mentoring, supervise and coordinate work assignments, and facilitate staff's performance improvement as needed. Provide secondary review and approval of work product.
Perform fiscal monitoring site visits and complete risk assessments as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or any equivalent combination of business experience and education, which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the work.
Ten years of progressive responsibility in finance, audit, and grants management.
Demonstrated experience in grant management as it relates to compliance and reporting of government funding. Knowledge of grant management principles and best practices.
Demonstrated communication skills and experience with both internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated organizational skill to prioritize multiple work plans that may involve collaboration and facilitation with other staff.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative, and positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to establish systems and practices necessary to fulfill and maintain high financial management standards.
Demonstrated keen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated project management skills to manage through multiple priorities.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant regulations/guidelines and laws, including the Code of Federal Regulations, 2 CFR 200.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience, including skill in applying management and supervisory principles, methods, and techniques.

Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

The Certified Public Accountant or equivalent designation is highly desired.
Demonstrated experience coordinating external and internal audit activities.
Experience leading audit engagements with a public accounting firm or equivalent.

Additional Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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.

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If 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.

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