Health & Human Services Chief Fiscal Officer

County of Mono•Bridgeport, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Fiscal and Administrative Officer serves as a key member of the Health and Human Services executive leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight of the Department's fiscal and administrative operations. This position is responsible for leading complex budget development and financial management while overseeing administrative functions including contracts, grants, procurement, personnel, information technology, regulatory compliance, and facilities. The role works collaboratively with Department leadership to develop long-term strategies, ensure fiscal sustainability, maximize funding opportunities, and support the delivery of essential public health and social services to the residents of Mono County.

Requirements

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal and administrative managerial operations of a public agency including social services and public health programs.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or related field.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Collaborative and strategic leader.
Extensive experience managing complex public sector budgets and administrative operations.
Exceptional financial acumen.
Strong analytical abilities.
Thorough understanding of governmental accounting, budgeting, grants, and regulatory compliance.
Experience within Health and Human Services or similarly complex, multi-funded public agencies.
Effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into meaningful recommendations for executive leadership, elected officials, and external stakeholders.
Comfortable balancing long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational oversight.
Fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Confident decision-makers who lead with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Excels at building collaborative relationships across departments.
Mentoring staff.
Creating an environment that supports organizational excellence and outstanding public service.

Responsibilities

Leading complex budget development and financial management.
Overseeing administrative functions including contracts, grants, procurement, personnel, information technology, regulatory compliance, and facilities.
Developing long-term strategies in collaboration with Department leadership.
Ensuring fiscal sustainability.
Maximizing funding opportunities.
Supporting the delivery of essential public health and social services.