Deputy Director of Administrative Services - Finance (County Promotional)

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking an accomplished and strategic executive to serve as the Deputy Director of Administrative Services Finance Division. This role has primary responsibility for financial management, fiscal strategy, and the oversight of key departmental administrative programs and operations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, the Deputy Director will be a member of the Department's executive leadership team, providing strategic direction over the Department's complex financial and administrative infrastructure. The position will advise the Director on matters involving budget, fiscal policy, revenue optimization, financial forecasting, contracts, compliance, administrative operations, and long-term financial sustainability. In addition to serving as a senior financial executive, the Deputy Director will provide leadership and oversight for assigned administrative programs and functions supporting the Department's overall operations and delivery of behavioral health services. The scope of responsibility may evolve to include additional administrative, operational, or programmatic areas based on departmental priorities, organizational needs, and the direction of the Director.

Requirements

• Must be a current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special District employee holding a regular, intern, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, or Work Experience Program (WEX) position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to six (6) months from the end of their assignment.
• County employment must be clearly listed in work history.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, Public Health Administration, Health Administration, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative, financial, or management experience in a large and complex public-sector, healthcare, behavioral health, human services, or similarly complex organization.
• Qualifying experience must include significant responsibility in budget and fiscal administration, financial planning and analysis, program administration, organizational operations, and the development or implementation of administrative and financial policies and procedures.
• At least two (2) years of the qualifying experience must have been at a management level, with responsibility for managing through subordinate managers and/or supervisors.
• Valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained by the individual providing the transportation.
• Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
• San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are Certified Public Accountants (CPA) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Financial management
• Fiscal strategy
• Oversight of key departmental administrative programs and operations
• Provide strategic direction over the Department's complex financial and administrative infrastructure
• Serve as an advisor to the Director on matters involving budget, fiscal policy, revenue optimization, financial forecasting, contracts, compliance, administrative operations, and long-term financial sustainability
• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned administrative programs and functions that support the Department's overall operations and delivery of behavioral health services

Benefits

• To review job-specific Exempt C level benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits for Exempt Group Compensation Plan for Exempt Group
• The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
• Mileage reimbursement is available at current IRS rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager