Financial Services Officer

County of Alameda•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Under administrative direction, the Financial Services Officer manages and oversees financial services staff and functions at an agency or departmental level. The role advises management on financial, revenue, contract, grant, administrative, programmatic, and policy matters, and facilitates implementation of programs and projects. The position normally has full management authority for decisions and programs supporting financial, business, administrative, and analytical services. Areas of responsibility typically include budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, grants management, and financial planning. Additional duties may include personnel, purchasing, management and operational analysis, and office support. The role supervises professional and paraprofessional staff. The immediate vacancies are in the Library. Financial Services Officer is a countywide classification, and the resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments during the following year. Applicants must be current Alameda County employees and meet the stated service and qualification requirements.

Requirements

Must be a current Alameda County employee and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service by the filing deadline. Provisional, TAP, and STEP-UP appointments do not qualify as regular appointments.
Qualify under one of the stated experience/education patterns: equivalent to three years of full-time experience at or above Financial Services Specialist II or Administrative Specialist II in Alameda County classified service; or a four-year accredited college degree with relevant coursework, plus three years of full-time professional-level financial planning or analysis, budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, and/or grant management experience at or above the Financial Services Specialist II level, including at least one year supervising others.
For the internal experience pattern, completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six months of qualifying experience.
For the education-and-experience pattern, additional professional-level financial planning and support experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Knowledge of management principles, work planning, employee supervision, and business management.
Knowledge of financial planning, rate setting, revenue enhancement, governmental budgeting, contract and grant administration, financial record-keeping and auditing, administrative analysis, report preparation, computer applications, general administration, records management, and standard office equipment.
Ability to manage financial functions; supervise and evaluate staff; conduct complex financial analyses and audits; advise management; interpret and apply policies and regulations; prepare clear written materials; represent the department and County; exercise independent judgment; and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Public-agency experience in professional-level financial planning, analysis, budgeting, contract administration, or grant management is preferred.
Strong public-sector financial, technical, professional, and programmatic expertise.
Leadership and supervisory experience, including training, coaching, mentoring, and managing staff.
Strong organizational, planning, consensus-building, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Business acumen and customer-focused relationship skills.
Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, including forecasting financial needs and analyzing complex issues.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Accountability, professional presence, credibility, and a commitment to organizational success and financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee financial services staff and functions at an agency or departmental level.
Advise management on financial, revenue, contract, grant, administrative, programmatic, and policy matters.
Facilitate implementation of programs and projects.
Make decisions and implement programs supporting financial, business, administrative, and analytical services.
Develop and process budgets; negotiate and administer contracts; manage grants; and conduct financial planning.
Perform additional administrative functions, which may include personnel, purchasing, management and operational analysis, and office support.
Supervise professional and paraprofessional staff.
Plan, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of others.
Plan and conduct financial, revenue, and strategic planning analyses; provide technical financial advice to management.
Conduct and coordinate financial audits.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and recommend operational or procedural changes.
Prepare reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials; represent the department and County in meetings.
Organize and prioritize work, meet critical deadlines, and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

Medical insurance options, including HMO and PPO plans
Dental insurance options, including HMO and PPO plans
Vision coverage or vision reimbursement
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts, including health, dependent care, and adoption assistance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, long-term care, hospital indemnity, and legal services
Employee Assistance Program
Defined benefit retirement pension plan
Deferred compensation plan, including 457 or Roth plan
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management paid leave for eligible management-designated classifications
Catastrophic sick leave
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits and Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee wellness programs and gym membership discounts
Employee discount program
Child care resources
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