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County of Santa Barbara · 1 day ago

Chief Financial Officer - Department of Social Services

Santa Barbara, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$138K/yr - $177K/yr

7+ years exp

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Department of Social Services. The CFO will oversee the Fiscal Division, manage a department budget of $238 million, and provide leadership in financial strategy and operations to support the Department's mission to assist vulnerable community members.

ConsultingGovernmentNon Profit

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of the County’s management team by planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the activities in areas such as: accounting, budget, accounts receivable/payable, employee benefits, payroll, debt management, public funds and property tax collections, financial analysis, and auditing

Establishes annual or mid-term priorities, goals and operational plans for the division or programs

Recommends, establishes, and provides direction for new or revised services, programs, processes, policies, standards, or operational plans, based upon the department’s longer-term strategies

Recommends division’s strategic plans within department strategic direction to next level manager or director

Troubleshoots and resolves program or work unit issues and keeps higher-level management informed of issues/resolution

Develops, administers and evaluates fiscal services and programs to ensure compliance with strategies and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures, and ensures compliance; researches trends and best practices; and recommends and implements changes

Develops and administers work unit budget; reviews and approves budget requests and transactions; negotiates and manages contracts; researches and analyzes financial information; makes resource allocation recommendations; and implements resource allocation decisions

Researches, analyzes, develops, and reviews original fiscal, compliance, and related reports, contracts, plans, grant proposals, materials, presentations, and other documents; and develops and makes recommendations to higher-level staff

Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs to ensure adherence to strategic and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures; researches trends and best practices in area of assignment; and recommends and implements operational and /or program changes

Develops and administers budgetary and procurement processes; manages contracts; researches and analyzes financial information; makes resource allocation recommendations; and implements resource allocation decisions

Troubleshoots and resolves program or work unit issues and keeps higher-level management informed of issues/resolution

Oversees the preparation of (and/or prepares) contracts, reports, records, plans, and other documents involved in managing the area of assignment; oversees (and participates in) the research and analysis of policy and related information; and/or makes recommendations to higher-level management staff

Supervises management, professional, paraprofessional, and support staff; and is responsible for conducting performance evaluations, employee development, hiring, discipline, and termination procedures

Coordinates work with the general public, County staff, external agencies, etc.; may represent the County on various professional committees; and may prepare and make presentations to the public, elected officials, boards, and/or other stakeholders

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Public accounting expertiseBudget managementFinancial systems experienceGovernmental agency experienceFinancial analysisStrategic planningWorkday system experienceTeam leadershipEmotional intelligenceCollaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, including at least three (3) years as a supervisor or manager

Strong organizational leadership skills

Financial acumen

Strategic business thinking

Experience with complex financial systems and programs in a governmental agency, preferably a California health and human services organization

Ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions based on a commitment to long-term financial integrity

Experience overseeing the budgeting and finances of a large government agency

Strong analytical skills and use data and financial strategy to manage complex and changing environments

Understanding of complex, interconnected budgets and funding sources

Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and lay audiences

Experience overseeing complex financial, budgeting, and accounting operations, preferably in a large California public sector health and human services organization

Demonstrated emotional intelligence

Ability to question the status quo and seek out innovative solutions to complex problems

Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet deadlines with a steady leadership style

Experience working in a diverse team, both leading and supporting others to deliver strong results

Experience forecasting financial outcomes, developing recommendations, and clearly communicating them to leadership, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work effectively with the Auditor-Controller, County finance staff, and the County Executive Office

Commitment to continuous improvement, including process redesign, technology upgrades, and organizational change

Preferred

Experience implementing a large-scale financial or other IT system in a public agency

Experience implementing or using the Workday system

Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)