Sonoma County Public Infrastructure · 3 days ago
Deputy Chief Financial Officer - Promotional
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSonoma County Public Infrastructure is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to oversee the accounting teams and ensure the responsible management of financial resources within the Department of Health Services. The role involves leading accounting operations, maintaining fiscal standards, and collaborating with various teams to support public health initiatives.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serving on the Fiscal Services Leadership Team, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) provides staff assistance and reports to the Department's Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer
The Deputy CFO will oversee the accounting teams for Public Health, Behavioral Health and Administration, as well as the Purchasing Team, and accounting-related claiming functions - for a total of 18 positions
Primary duties include leading accounting operations for nearly 80 revenue and expenditure streams, ensuring accurate and timely invoice payments and reimbursement claims, and preparing financial materials for Executive Management
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 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, including 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
Company
Sonoma County Public Infrastructure
The Department of Public Infrastructure is dedicated to planning, building, and maintaining the County’s investment in infrastructure through innovations in engineering that improve residents’ lives and enhance community well-being.
201-500 employees
Funding
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