ASSISTANT CHIEF DEPUTY TREASURER

Washoe County; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Washoe County is seeking an Assistant Chief Deputy Treasurer to plan, organize and supervise a portion of treasury operations, including property tax billing, accounting and the handling of county funds.

The ideal candidate will have four years of accounting experience with two years in supervision, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent), and a valid Nevada driver’s license; background checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time accounting, bookkeeping, and fiscal records maintenance experience, including two years of full-time supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise an assigned area of County Treasurer functions and operations.
• Perform property tax billing, accounting and documentation work related to the receipt, deposit, and disbursement of county monies.
• Lead and supervise staff to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with laws and policies.
• Collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders to support treasury operations.

Skills

Public finance knowledge

Cash flow forecasting

Treasury management

Analytical reasoning

Stakeholder relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Under general direction, plans, organizes and supervises an assigned area of County Treasurer functions and operations; performs property tax billing, accounting and documentation work related to the receipt, deposit, and disbursement of county monies; and performs related work as required.

This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Washoe County Treasurer’s Office. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Four years of full-time accounting, bookkeeping, and fiscal records maintenance experience, to include two years of full-time supervisory experience AND a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License Or Certificate

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong background in public finance, property tax administration, and collection procedures
• Experience with investment portfolio management and cash flow forecasting
• Knowledge of banking operations and treasury management systems
• Experience with financial forecasting methodologies
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
• Resilience under pressure during tax seasons and fiscal year-end activities
• Experience collaborating with government agencies
• The ability to utilize an analytical process and attention to detail when interpreting NRS and department policies and procedures
• Excellent leadership skills, and an ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
• The ability to manage office priorities and staff while consistently delivering high-quality work
• A self-starter approach with the ability to work independently, applying their understanding of state and federal laws, past experience, and thorough research to solve problems effectively

The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Assistant Chief Deputy Treasurer position.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective October 1, 2026, the $40.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.

Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.

Veteran Point

Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.

Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.

Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

Questions: Indu Moore

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