Date Posted:

July 13, 2015

Salary: 

The salary for the Executive Vice President is open and negotiable depending on qualifications. CSAC Finance Corporation provides an excellent and flexible benefit package.

Description:

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the economic development of counties and other political subdivisions of the State of California through the provision of financial programs and services. The Executive Vice President position, formerly known as the Executive Director, is central to our efforts to grow our existing programs as well as developing new programs that open new revenue streams.

CALIFORNIA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (CSAC) FINANCE CORPORATION

The CSAC Finance Corporation’s Mission is to provide a broad array of finance, investment, insurance, purchasing and health benefit services to support California counties and related public agencies. The California State Association of Counties formed the CSAC Finance Corporation in 1986 to provide municipal finance service to counties. Since its inception the CSAC Finance Corporation has grown to be the premier provider of a variety of cost-saving programs and services to counties and other local governments throughout California.

The CSAC Finance Corporation governance structure includes an eleven-member Board of Directors comprised of County elected and appointed officials, as well as outside Directors with significant experience in the services we provide. The Board provides oversight and direction in terms of policy, new service development, and feedback on existing programs, new product and marketing ideas to U.S. Communities and feedback on their existing programs.

The CSAC Finance Corporation and CSAC work very closely together as their missions are intertwined and complimentary.  The Finance Corporation earned revenues in excess of $ 4.0 million in Fiscal Year 2014-15. All net profits  of the Finance Corporation are contributed to CSAC to support its advocacy on behalf of California’s Counties.

CSAC FC programs include:

CSCDA – The Authority provides California’s local governments with an effective tool for the timely financing of community-based public benefit projects.

U.S. Communities – This program is the leading national cooperative purchasing program for state and local governments, K-12 schools, higher education and nonprofit organizations

CalTRUST –  a convenient way for local agencies to pool their assets for investment that is governed by local treasurers and investment officers

Nationwide Retirement Solutions – A 457 Deferred Compensation program overseen by local government officials

Additionally, programs that offer onsite employee health clinics and retiree health benefit program have been launched.

KEY ISSUES AND PRIORITIES

Below are the key issues and priorities facing the Executive Vice President:

Board/Executive Vice President Relationship

The new Executive Vice President will continue a strong relationship with the Board and its leadership structure that is based on partnership, mutual trust, respect and open communication. 

Product /Service Development and Marketing

The Executive Vice President will seek to expand the market for existing programs and products, as well as focus on the development and marketing of new products and services.  It is critical that the Executive Vice President understand how county government works and can continue to build relationships with program managers, public officials and suppliers. 

§  Relationship Building

Key to the success of CSAC Finance Corporation is the ability of the Executive Vice President to build effective working relationships not only with the Finance Corporation Board, and CSAC members, but also with a wide range of public and private sector stakeholders. Maintaining strong relationships with CSAC Officers, Executive Committee, Board and staff is essential to meeting the Finance Corporation’s goals. The Executive Vice President will be expected to expand the range of contacts.

Qualifications:

The Board of Directors is searching for an Executive Vice President with the following characteristics:

·         Strong sense of ethics, personally and professionally

·         Vision

·         An ability to anticipate change

·         Political acumen

·         Interest in a partnering with and assisting the Board and all of its program managers in developing, refining, and marketing products/services

·         A people-oriented leader who will establish a collaborative, sound working relationship with the Board, CSAC and various stakeholder groups

·         Knowledge of government financing and how government functions

·         Experience in public and/or private finance

·         Proven experience in working with and managing private sector suppliers and sales forces

·         Broad understanding of California local government

·         An effective listener, communicator, and negotiator

·         Fair, unbiased, and compassionate approach to the work;

·         A person who values diversity and inspires trust,

·         Strong sense of equity & ethics

·         Calm under pressure; psychologically resilient

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will have business and/or finance government leadership experience and possess an understanding of the issues and challenges confronting California local governments. The personable and inspirational leader will have superior communication and creative problem solving skills.  Expertise in program management, public finance and programs/services development and marketing are essential.   A relevant Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

How to Apply:

To be considered for the position, please submit a cover letter, along with current resume, and salary to:

CSAC Finance Corporation

Nancy Parrish

nparrish@csacfinancecorp.org

Website: www.csacfinancecorp.org

Filing Deadline:

5:00 pm August 7, 2015