NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Deputy Chief Financial Officer - Promotional
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $149K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to join the Department of Health Services (DHS) in Sonoma County. The Deputy CFO will oversee accounting operations, manage fiscal activities, and ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting, while leading a team of 18 staff members.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Establishing and maintaining fiscal due diligence standards for DHS expenditures
Overseeing and reviewing high-complexity fiscal activities, including capital projects
Recruiting, selecting, supervising, and training staff
Building reporting systems to help programs track the status of their accounts and budgets
Reviewing fund balance and revenue and expense reports for submission to the Enterprise Financial System (EFS)
Assisting in the coordination of the Department’s first quarter, mid-year, third quarter reports, and technical adjustments
Assisting the CFO in fiscal activities during and related to the closing the fiscal year
Ensuring accuracy and compliance of grant and service claims and financial reports
Acting as the Accounting unit liaison with Information Systems and Purchasing
Facilitating accountant & accounts payable meetings
Serving as the Fiscal services section’s representative on the Organizational Compliance Committee
Coordinating the Department’s Single Audit Act Information
Addressing financial audit issues as needed
Working on special projects or committees as assigned
Participating in monthly performance reviews of actuals versus budget within the DHS divisions
Maintaining and updating Fiscal services section Policies & Procedures for accuracy
Qualification
Required
Currently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee
Three years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, human resources, administrative, fiscal staff position
At least one year of experience supervising professional, administrative or technical staff
Academic coursework in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, statistics, human resources or closely related courses
Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management
Considerable knowledge of human resources issues and the functions and complexities of occupations found in the assigned department
Considerable knowledge of the operations and functions of county government
Considerable knowledge of research methodology, report writing and basic statistics, and their application
Considerable knowledge of effective personnel and supervisory techniques
Considerable knowledge of modern office methods and procedures
Working knowledge of group dynamics as it relates to public organizations
Working knowledge of written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition
Working knowledge of purchasing, ISD, safety, organizational analysis and their impact on departmental operations
Working knowledge of the use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department
Ability to plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget and general management matters
Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, ordinances, and federal, state and local legislation
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, and present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies
Ability to effectively supervise the work of professional, technical and office support staff
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County management personnel, employees, and the public in carrying out sound management policies
Ability to understand and manage human resources functions
Ability to perform data collection, interpretation and evaluation pertaining to administrative, fiscal and management matters
Ability to persuade, rationalize, and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
Ability to analyze administrative problems, budgets, and a variety of programs, systems and procedures
Ability to use electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department
Preferred
Knowledge of Health Services finance and the EFS accounting system is preferred but not required
Benefits
Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit).
Fully integrated with Social Security.
Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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