Agency Chief Fiscal Officer

County of El Dorado; Apex (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework opportunities

Job summary

The County of El Dorado seeks an Agency Chief Fiscal Officer to lead budget, fiscal control, accounting, audit, and reporting for the Health and Human Services Agency – Administration and Finance Division. This role drives strategic financial guidance, compliance, and accountability across multiple programs in a dynamic public sector environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting expertise with collaborative leadership, adaptability to policy changes, and a commitment to open

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, finance, economics, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience over staff in fiscal, financial, accounting, administrative, or auditing environments.
• Possession of a master’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer the fiscal and administrative responsibilities for department’s programs, including grant funded programs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate fiscal system planning, control, audit, billing, and accounting programs.
• Manage, through subordinate staff, the formulation and administration of agency, department, and division budgets, grants, contracts, procurement, and/or human resources functions.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data and make recommendations on policy and procedures, staffing, and organizational changes.
• Perform research and statistical analysis on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and/or programmatic issues.
• Manage, through subordinate staff, the compilation of materials and the preparation of budgets, reports, manuals, and publications.
• Manage, through subordinate staff, the performance of various fiscal analyses, fund balance projections, fiscal transactions, patient/client and grant billing, and related financial activities.
• Develop, implement, and revise policies and procedures for the department.
• Manage staff in identifying and analyzing program administration problems and develop solutions.
• Study and evaluate accounting procedures and develop/install new data collection and billing systems in line with modern accounting principles.
• Coordinate the methods, procedures, and work of the fiscal division.

Skills

Accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/public administration/finance/economics

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

County of El Dorado, Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. The Health and Human Services Agency has over 600 employees dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, maintains budget, fiscal control, accounting, audit, and related administrative and reporting systems for an agency or multiple departments; develops fiscal and administrative policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of funding sources; prepares complex and technical financial and administrative reports as required or directed; and performs related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Agency Chief Fiscal Officer role is a collaborative and mission driven leader with a strong foundation in accounting and public financial management. They bring meaningful experience working within or in close partnership with executive leadership, providing strategic fiscal guidance that supports agency wide goals and drives service excellence for the communities we serve.

This individual excels in managing complex financial accounts, balancing strong technical accounting expertise with a clear understanding of the broader organizational mission. Bringing a strong multitasking skillset, this leader can confidently oversee multiple priorities, from budget planning and compliance to fiscal reporting and audits, while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Given the dynamic nature of the legislative and regulatory environment in health and human services, the ideal candidate remains agile, informed, and comfortable navigating change. Their ability to adapt quickly, interpret policy shifts, and implement necessary changes makes them a valuable advisor and steady presence in evolving times.

Above all, they are a trusted team player, someone who values open communication, supports cross functional collaboration, and contributes to a positive, inclusive, and purpose driven workplace culture.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, finance, economics, or closely related field;

AND

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience over professional and technical staff working in a fiscal, financial, accounting, administrative, or auditing environment.

Possession of a master’s degree is desirable.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Administer the fiscal and administrative responsibilities for department’s programs, including grant funded programs.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate fiscal system planning, control, audit, billing, and accounting programs.
• Manage, through subordinate staff, the formulation and administration of agency, department, and division budgets, grants, contracts, procurement, and/or human resources functions.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of data and makes recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedures, staffing, and organizational changes.
• Perform research and statistical analysis on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and/or programmatic issues.
• Manage, through subordinate staff, the compilation of materials and the preparation of budgets, reports, manuals, and publications.
• Manage, through subordinate staff, the performance of various fiscal analyses, fund balance projections, fiscal transactions, patient/client and grant billing, and related financial activities.
• Develop, implement, and revies policies and procedures for the department.
• Manage staff in identifying and analyzing program administration problems and develops solutions.
• Study and evaluates accounting procedures of the department and develops and installs new and improved data collection and billing systems and processes, including the use of technology, in accordance with modern accounting principles and practices.
• Coordinate the methods, procedures, and work of the fiscal division.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Agency Chief Fiscal Officer. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time, part-time, limited-term, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We are currently recruiting for the following:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Administration and Finance Division, located in Placerville, CA

Location Benefits

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing. A positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

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• 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
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• Placerville Speedway Races
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
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