Chief of Fiscal Services

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief of Fiscal Services to join the Department of Public Works.

The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits!

THE JOB:  The Department of Public Works is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Chief of Fiscal Services. Under general direction, the Chief of Fiscal Services will develop fiscal policies and plans for implementation; direct the fiscal planning, control, audit and accounting programs to be implemented by  subordinate fiscal positions, develop time lines and coordinate the financial portion of the budget; design, coordinate and maintain fiscal, cost accounting, contract administration, billing and grant accounting systems and procedures to assure the quality and technical accuracy of all fiscal programs; prepare the most complex and technical financial reports; determine fiscal data processing needs of the department; oversee and train agency personnel in the use of computerized accounting systems; and perform other duties as required. The eligible list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and other vacancies that become available in Health Service Agency and Human Services Departments, during the life of the list.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

Five years of increasingly responsible professional level complex accounting, auditing and budget experience which must have included at least one year as a fiscal manager or supervisor. CPA is desirable.

Special Requirements/Conditions: Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required. Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.