Chief Financial Officer - Social Services Agency

Chief Fiscal Officer - Social Services Agency

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Chief Fiscal Officer - Social Services Agency

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Description

Under general direction, the Chief Fiscal Officer – Social Services Agency is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the agency’s budget preparation, fiscal operations, contracts administration, fiscal research and statistical analysis, and risk management oversight. This executive management position also serves as the principal liaison between the Social Services Agency and both the County Finance Agency and the County Office of Budget and Analysis, ensuring alignment of fiscal policy and practices across agencies.

Description

Under general direction, the Chief Fiscal Officer – Social Services Agency is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the agency’s budget preparation, fiscal operations, contracts administration, fiscal research and statistical analysis, and risk management oversight. This executive management position also serves as the principal liaison between the Social Services Agency and both the County Finance Agency and the County Office of Budget and Analysis, ensuring alignment of fiscal policy and practices across agencies.

The Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) for SSA is a key executive leader responsible for guiding the agency’s financial strategy, ensuring fiscal integrity, and aligning resources to support critical human services programs. With a focus on long-term financial sustainability, this position supports integrated planning efforts that respond to evolving funding landscapes, legislative mandates, and client needs. Key responsibilities include providing strategic fiscal leadership through long-range financial planning and data-informed decision-making; ensuring compliance and accountability by adhering to legal, regulatory, and audit standards; integrating budgeting and planning to align financial resources with operational and service delivery goals; managing risk and overseeing procurement and contract processes; and fostering collaboration and communication by building strong partnerships within the agency and with external oversight bodies.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader in California’s human services—preferably at the county or state level—with a strong understanding of the social services programs and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance and operational implementation. They must excel at linking fiscal data to client outcomes, navigating unpredictable federal and state funding environments, developing predictive spending models, and understanding how budget decisions impact formulas and programs.

Filing Period and Application Procedure

Final Filing Date : Wednesday, October 1, 2025 . The recruitment may be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and to monitor this site for updated closing information.

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This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at www.sccjobs.org .

It Is Important That The Following Information Be Included In Your Application Packet, As It Will Be Evaluated During The Competitive Review Process

• Résumé;
• Cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate, including specific examples from your experience (maximum of 3 pages);
• Complete responses to the supplemental questions.

Thorough referencing and a background investigation will be conducted once mutual interest has been established. The finalist will be asked to provide a minimum of five references, and prior authorization from the finalist will be obtained by Executive Services.

Questions regarding this executive recruitment may be directed to Kendra Conrad, Executive Services at 408-299-6874 or kendra.conrad@esa.sccgov.org .

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Typical Tasks

Employment Standards

Sufficient training, education, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities.

Training and Experience Note : The required knowledge and abilities would typically be attained through education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or auditing work, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity. Experience managing budgets and financial operations within welfare or human services programs is highly desirable.

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Entry level

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Full-time

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Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Government Administration

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