Title: Business and Finance Officer III - Bus Ops Location: Seattle, WA, United States Salary: $112,715.20 - $136,260.80 Annually #LI-Hybrid Full- or Part-Time: Full Time Hours/Week: 40 hours/week FLSA: Exempt Job Description: Summary Come join one of the nation's leading transit agencies during an exciting period of growth and innovation. We are adopting new services and building a dynamic organizational structure aimed at achieving clear strategic goals. Be a part of our transformative journey! King County Metro is seeking an adept Business and Finance Officer III (BFO III). We deliver safe, secure, efficient, and reliable transportation services to millions of residents and visitors annually. Join us in our mission to keep our community moving smoothly and safely. King County Metro Transit's Bus Operations Division has an exciting opportunity for a Business & Finance Officer III (BFO III). This position will be a key member of the Strategic and Administration office, help to transform the division financial and business processes through relationship building, curiosity and problem solving. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to apply the following key leadership traits: - Motivated self-starter, with a can-do attitude in team environment - Lifelong learner with a curiosity mindset. - Effective, open-minded, communicator, and organized. - Adaptable to change, remaining positive and solutions oriented. - Resilient and open to feedback. - Meet people where they are and grow together. Our BFO III plays a vital role in ensuring our ability to accomplish this work efficiently and in alignment with the approved budget. This position will be responsible for leading and performing financial and business analysis. They will evaluate and communicate effectively with diverse teammates across the Division, and work collaboratively with leaders, administrative staff, employees, and others to provide technical and analytical expertise support for business and financial management. The position will lead special analysis projects, including cost containments, cost allocations and other management analyses of consequence to the organization. Our ideal candidates will have extensive experience conducting complex auditing, analysis, and synthesizing complex financial reporting with an equity mindset that can be easily shared and understood by internal and external partners. In addition to these technical skills, the ideal candidate will have lived experience and demonstrated the ability to design, implement, and practice applying equity and social justice principles within financial policies. Job Duties - Manage the monitoring of the biennial budget for the Division, including making data-informed recommendations and providing justification to the manager and leadership teams. - Oversee financial reporting for Division, including monitoring and reporting on budgets, managing the cost allocation process and purchasing and payment information, and balancing accounts payable/accounts receivable. Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis with ability to identify trends and perform root-cause analysis. Lead preparation of financial reporting packages, including budget to actual variance analysis. - Monitor actual expenses and develop spending plans. Support the development of business plans and initiatives through the identification of gaps in resources to accomplish division goals. - Provide authoritative technical and analytical expertise in areas of finance and budgeting such as database modeling, project oriented financial analysis, and strategic organizational resource management. - Auditing expenditures and training of administrative employees on audit findings and corrective actions, while maintaining proper internal controls. Provide guidance on coaching and educating around finance practices within Division. - Develop recommendations for financial, operational and policy decisions. - Presenting recommendations to the manager and participating in improvement efforts while holding down the critical functions of BFO. - Provide guidance and training to leaders and staff related to budget and finance data and systems. - Conduct complex financial analyses to support operations within the Division. This may include creation, analysis, and presentation of financial and resource models and forecasts for budgeting and business functions, as well as cost-benefit analysis for special projects and programs. Perform analysis and provide recommendations related to contract proposals, and other efforts. - Actively identify issues, listen to the needs of others, help with business problem solving, and assist in developing solutions that advance the needs of the Division. - Conduct compliance audits, including equity analysis to ensure investments meet County equity guidelines and standards. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills To be considered eligible for this role, applicants must possess these MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - One of the following options of relevant work experience and/or education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position: - Option 1: Four (4) or more years of work experience in government finance or a related field; or, - Option 2: Three (3) or more years of work experience in government finance or a related field, with a 2-year degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field of study; or, - Option 3: Two (2) or more years of work experience in finance or a related field, with a 4-year degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field of study. - Ability to analyze data to inform decision-making as demonstrated by hands-on experience. - Ability to design reporting to meet the needs of the audience(s) and explain financial concepts to non-financial members of the division or department. - Skill in creating analyses based on transaction-level data or through the application of standard financial and/or statistical analysis to inform decision-making business intelligence reporting tools. - Familiarity with fund accounting concepts: - Government accounting prioritizes transparency, accountability, and stewardship over profit - Tracking resources and ensuring compliance with budgets through fund accounting - Standards like GASB and IPSAS guide reporting and financial management. - Experience working with and presenting to leadership at a different levels. - Knowledge of generally accepted financial, accounting, and budgeting principles and techniques, including auditing and internal controls. - Proficient in use of advanced data analytics, preferably using business intelligence applications, such as Microsoft Power BI and Excel Power Pivot. - Proficient in use of MS Office suite, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Visio, and Teams. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to lead and facilitate meetings with varied audiences. - Ability to take initiative within the scope of the position, to develop and implement plans, and to prepare recommendations for action. - Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and complete work in a high-pressure environment with moving deadlines and changing priorities with minimal guidance. The most competitive applicants will possess these DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of and experience with enterprise financial systems, analytical and reporting tools, such as Oracle EBS, Peoplesoft, Oracle Business Intelligence, Hyperion/PBCS, Microsoft Power BI, or other related software and/or tools. - Demonstrated experience with business process mapping and identifying improvements. - Experience with large-scale projects, including project control principles and collaboration with project/program managers, project control staff, and finance. - Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment that values diverse perspectives. Supplemental Information Application & Selection Process A complete King County Application and Cover letter is required. Applications and Cover Letters will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications, and for clarity, completeness, and responsiveness to the application instructions above. Highly competitive applicants will be asked to complete online Excel testing and then invited to Interview. Formal offers will be finalized after candidates have successfully completed any necessary pre-employment processes, such as reference checks or internal record reviews. Work Schedule: This position is anticipated to be full time, assigned 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is therefore not eligible for overtime pay. This position is eligible for telework/remote work. Work outside of the normal workday is required periodically. Union Membership: This position is represented by PROTEC17. Work Location: The primary location of this position is 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA Teleworking Requirement: The work associated with this position will be performed in a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 2 days in the office. Employees will have access to shared workspaces. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a King County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. CLASS CODE / PAY GRADE: 2131100/ 62 For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Cody Buchanan, Senior Human Resource Analyst, at cobuchanan@kingcounty.gov. Forbes recently 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 submit a completed King County Application and Cover Letter describing how you meet the qualification for this position. 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: - Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents - Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents - Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan - Transportation program and ORCA transit pass - 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays - Generous vacation and paid sick leave - Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves - Flexible Spending Account - Wellness programs - Onsite activity centers - Employee Giving Program - Employee assistance programs - Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position - Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page. This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

Role Description We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in management consulting, corporate strategy, executive advisory, structured problem solving, market analysis, and business benchmark review. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured business strategy review, consulting-style analysis, executive decision support, market and operational assessment, financial reasoning, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their consulting expertise to review realistic business scenarios, evaluate analytical outputs, prepare structured written feedback, and support accurate, evidence-based consulting workflow tasks. Key Responsibilities - Business Strategy & Executive Decision Review - Review consulting-style scenarios involving corporate strategy, growth planning, market entry, competitive positioning, and executive decision-making. - Evaluate strategic outputs against source materials, business objectives, analytical logic, market assumptions, and documented review criteria. - Support structured review of issue trees, business cases, executive memos, strategy decks, market analyses, and recommendation summaries. - Identify missing assumptions, weak logic, unclear recommendations, and expected strategy review outcomes. - Market, Financial & Operational Analysis - Review scenarios involving market sizing, financial analysis, operational diagnostics, performance improvement, commercial assessment, and business model evaluation. - Evaluate analytical materials against business drivers, financial inputs, operational constraints, and defined project requirements. - Support structured review of models, benchmarks, KPI summaries, operating plans, diligence-style materials, and business performance analyses. - Prepare clear written explanations for consulting conclusions based on source materials and verifiable criteria. - Benchmark, Evaluation & Structured Feedback - Review and validate consulting-focused benchmark tasks for realism, accuracy, and analytical quality. - Annotate or assess outputs across business strategy, market analysis, organizational design, operations improvement, corporate finance, and executive advisory use cases. - Provide structured feedback on reasoning quality, framework use, business judgment, and communication clarity. - Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted work. Qualifications - Experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business advisory, operations consulting, commercial diligence, transformation, or related analytical roles. - Strong structured problem-solving skills and comfort working with ambiguous business questions. - Background in one or more areas such as growth strategy, market entry, competitive analysis, operational improvement, financial analysis, corporate strategy, or executive advisory. - Comfort reading and preparing consulting artifacts such as strategy decks, issue trees, executive memos, market analyses, workplans, business cases, and recommendation summaries. - Strong analytical thinking and written communication skills. - Ability to translate consulting workflows into clear, structured task documentation. Educational Background - A degree or professional background in business administration, economics, finance, engineering, public policy, statistics, management, or a related analytical field is helpful. - MBA or advanced degree is helpful. - Equivalent practical experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, transformation, or advisory work is also highly relevant. Nice to Have - Experience at MBB, Big Four advisory, Tier 2 consulting firms, boutique strategy firms, corporate strategy teams, or executive advisory environments. - Familiarity with consulting frameworks, MECE structuring, issue trees, market sizing, financial analysis, operational diagnostics, and executive communication standards. - Experience preparing or reviewing client decks, business cases, strategic roadmaps, diligence materials, market models, or steering committee presentations. - Strong PowerPoint, Excel, dashboarding, stakeholder communication, and executive storytelling skills. - Strong attention to detail in analysis-heavy, client-facing, and decision-oriented consulting environments. Why This Opportunity - Apply consulting and business strategy expertise to structured remote project work. - Contribute to high-quality strategic reasoning review, executive recommendation assessment, and business benchmark evaluation. - Work on flexible assignments aligned with your consulting background. - Use your strategic judgment in a focused, detail-oriented review environment. - Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation. Contract Details - Independent contractor role. - Fully remote with flexible scheduling. - Part-time commitment depending on project availability. - Competitive rates between $115–$145 per hour depending on expertise. - Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise. - Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance. - Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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• Manage cross-functional programs across various departments • Build and maintain project plans and communications • Drive execution across complex change programs • Partner with stakeholders to improve workflows • Support budget tracking and reporting • Help coordinate large-scale business process changes

Role Description As the Head of Business Systems & Operations at Reachdesk, you will own and shape the systems and data architecture that underpin how the business operates. You will be responsible for connecting Finance, GTM, Product, and Customer teams through a single, trusted system landscape, ensuring data flows cleanly across Salesforce, NetSuite, Workato, and our BI layer. This is a high impact role where you will define how the business uses its systems, not just maintain them. You will join at a critical stage as we complete our closed-loop architecture and transition ownership from product into the business. You will have full autonomy to design, govern, and evolve this ecosystem while embedding AI into core workflows and decision making. This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys creating order from complexity: building a reliable, scalable foundation that the business trusts, enabling faster decisions, stronger financial control, and a step change in operational efficiency across Reachdesk. Your Responsibilities - Own the end-to-end systems and data architecture connecting Salesforce, NetSuite, Workato, the Reachdesk SaaS platform and the BI layer, ensuring trusted, timely data flows across Finance, GTM, Product, and Customer teams. - Lead from the front — set technical direction by being in the systems alongside your team, not just reviewing their work. You will personally own the highest-leverage build and architecture decisions. - Lead the transition of systems ownership from various teams, establishing a clear operating model, governance framework, and roadmap that the business trusts and that can evolve as needs change. - Complete and continuously evolve this architecture so every core process is underpinned by clean data and reliable automation. - Embed AI into core workflows and decision-making, from forecasting and pipeline insights to customer health, billing, and operational automation, delivering measurable efficiency gains. - Define and enforce data governance, master data management, and integration standards across all systems, safeguarding quality and consistency. - Partner closely with Finance, RevOps, Customer Operations, and Product to translate business priorities into scalable system solutions, balancing speed of delivery with long-term architectural integrity. - Build, lead, and develop a small, high-performing team of systems and operations specialists, and manage external delivery partners where needed. - Own vendor relationships, contracts, and roadmaps for our core SaaS stack, ensuring we get value, leverage, and influence over product direction, with a focus on finding efficiencies and cost savings. - Define and report on system health, data quality, and operational efficiency KPIs to the executive team and Board where relevant. Qualifications - 8+ years in Business Systems, RevOps, or BizTech leadership roles within B2B SaaS, with at least 3 years leading a function or team. - Deep, hands-on expertise across Salesforce and NetSuite, including a track record of designing and evolving the integration layer between them. - Strong experience with iPaaS platforms (Workato strongly preferred) and modern BI tooling. - Demonstrated ability to design and operate a closed-loop architecture, covering quote-to-cash, lead-to-revenue, and customer lifecycle, in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment. - Demonstrably hands-on within the last 12 months — you can speak in concrete detail about systems you have personally configured, automations you have built, or data models you have designed, not just programmes you have sponsored. - Robust data governance and master data management discipline, with a clear point of view on ownership, lineage, and quality. - Proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional systems programs end-to-end, on time and on budget. - Excellent stakeholder management, particularly with Finance and GTM leadership, and the ability to translate technical decisions into commercial impact. - People leadership experience with a coaching mindset, and the ability to build a small team that punches above its weight. Preferred Qualifications - Experience in a PE-backed, high-growth SaaS environment with tight financial control requirements. - Familiarity with multi-stream revenue models (e.g. SaaS combined with services, marketplace, or fulfillment) and the revenue recognition complexity they bring. - Hands-on experience embedding AI/ML or agentic automation into operational workflows, not just experimenting with it. - NetSuite and/or Salesforce certifications. - Experience transitioning systems ownership into a Business Operations function. - Background working in a UK/US dual-headquartered, scaling SaaS business, comfortable operating across time zones and entities. Benefits - Competitive salary with generous stock options - Pension with employer contributions (NEST) - Affordable Private Medical Insurance, including mental health support and fast access to care - Flexible PTO that increases the longer you’re with us, plus extra flexibility for life’s unexpected moments - A genuinely collaborative culture with innovative, fun, and ambitious people