Chief Fiscal Officer

Sheriff's Office; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee complex administrative and fiscal functions. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant managerial experience. Responsibilities include budget management and supervision of staff. The position is based in a standard office environment in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience in a governmental setting.
• Knowledge of department operations and management information systems.
• Ability to prepare budget submissions and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department’s fiscal activities and contracts.
• Prepare county budget submissions and monitor compliance.
• Supervise fiscal and administrative staff.

Skills

Administrative Management

Budget Management

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or closely related field

Job description

Overview

The current vacancy is in the Shasta County Sheriff’s Department. The oral exam is tentatively scheduled for October 2025. Responses to supplemental questions are required. Final filing date: October 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Salary information: $7,261 - $9,267 approximate monthly / $41.89 - $53.46 approximate hourly.

Please review Shasta County personnel rules and the Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for future salary increases.

About Shasta County

Shasta County offers the amenities of a city with a small‑town atmosphere, natural beauty, affordable housing, good educational systems, recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life.

About the Department

The Sheriff’s Office is organized into five major divisions: Custody, Services, Enforcement, Investigations, and Coroner. The divisions include:

• Custody: County Jail and Annex Work Facility; provides basic medical care for inmates in custody.
• Services: Local Office of Emergency Services, Personnel and Hiring, Background Unit, Internal Affairs, Records Unit.
• Enforcement: Patrol activities and municipal law enforcement for the City of Shasta Lake; Animal Regulation Unit.
• Investigations: Major Crimes Unit, Crime Lab, SINTF, MET, AB109 Compliance Team; handles major and ancillary investigations, including drug, probation, and parole offenses.
• Coroner’s Division: Investigates sudden, violent, or unusual deaths; commanded by a Lieutenant.

About the Position

Under limited direction, to manage and oversee complex administrative, fiscal, and operational functions of a department; may supervise and train staff; and to perform related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Senior management class; reports to department head; significant responsibility for departmental fiscal/budget matters and administrative functions; may supervise staff. All duties are performed with a high level of independence. This is an unclassified, at‑will position.

Responsibilities (illustrative)

• Provide oversight and supervision of the department’s administrative, operational, and fiscal activities, including contracts and general business activities.
• Prepare or oversee county budget submissions and related reporting for State and Federal agencies; develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures; monitor financial forecasting and auditing; ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards.
• Coordinate processing of invoices and payments; monitor grant funding; supervise fiscal, administrative, professional, clerical, and technical staff.
• Advise on strategic goals, organizational policies, and personnel procedures; prepare staff reports and contractual documents (contracts/MOU) with other agencies; manage purchasing, leases, and data systems.
• Represent the department at meetings and with community partners; act for the department head as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or closely related field AND
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, accounting, auditing, budget management, or program analysis duties which include supervisory or management experience in a governmental setting.

Knowledge of department operations and management information systems is desirable. Managerial/supervisory experience in another county department or related organization may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for formal education.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Applicants driving on County business must meet automobile insurability requirements. Eligibility for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed case-by-case.

Supplemental Questions

1. Do you have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, accounting, finance, economics, or closely related field? Yes/No
2. Do you have three years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, accounting, auditing, budget management, and program analysis duties with supervisory or management experience in a governmental setting? Yes/No
3. If yes to question two, please describe in detail (titles, dates of employment, duties). If no, please put N/A.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Standard office environment; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities. The physical demands and work environment are typical for this role and documented in the official job posting.

Other Considerations

• Direct deposit for pay is required for all new employees.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Background investigation and criminal history check required; conditional job offers may be followed by medical examination and drug/alcohol testing.
• Shasta County participates in E‑Verify.
• Shasta County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shasta County personnel will accept applications and responses to supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2025. A resume or cover letter may accompany the application but will not substitute for a completed application. Veterans’ credit may apply as described in the posting. Online applications are encouraged at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com.