View the brochure for Chief Financial Officer - Ambulatory Care
What We OfferThe County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Aside from our base salary range, an employee within this position will also be eligible for the following:
- General Salary Increase (GSI) of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
- Educational Incentive: May be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.
- Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for a bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skills.
- Executive Annual Leave: 248 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. *Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, §1202).
- Annual Leave Redemption: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1205).
- Pension Plan: Both you and the County contribute to the County’s Retirement Plan. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
- Retirement/Social Security: Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. The County and you also each contribute to Social Security. For more information, visit: https://www.vcera.org/.
- Deferred Compensation: Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Effective February 9, 2024 (and annually thereafter), eligible employees meeting the criteria in Sec. 1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation non-elective contribution into their 401(k) account.
- Health Plans: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.
- Additional Benefits: Incumbents are entitled to County-paid membership in professional organizations related to their position; other benefits include Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program.
- Holidays: 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Chief Financial Officer - Ambulatory CareUnder administrative direction, the Chief Financial Officer - Ambulatory Care is responsible for the administration, planning, and coordination of the Health Care Agency's (HCA) Ambulatory Care financial activities, including fiscal services, revenue services, program audits and reimbursement, contract administration, and capital planning; represents the department's interests at the local, state, and federal levels regarding health care funding, revenue reimbursement, and financial compliance; provides policy, strategy, and technical advice to the Chief Financial Officer-HCA regarding Ambulatory Care financial, contracting, and capital planning issues having a significant impact upon Ambulatory Care operations; is responsible for the work of subordinate managers; reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Ambulatory Care and provides leadership for the Ambulatory Care fiscal team; Collaborates with the other financial managers and accountants in support of the overall fiscal strategic goals within the HCA; and serves as a member of the County's management team.
Chief Financial Officer - Ambulatory Care (Payroll Title: Chief Financial Officer - Hospital) is an at-will classification which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE
OPENING DATE: Friday, September 6, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
FIRST REVIEW OF RESUMES: September 13, 2024
PANEL INTERVIEW: To Be Determined
SELECTION INTERVIEWS: To Be Determined
These are entrance requirements to the recruitment process and assure neither continuance in the process nor invitation to an interview.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCEA Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field AND seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in health care finance for a very large health care organization overseeing work including budget development and analysis, fiscal forecasting, financial and workload monitoring, cost accounting, reimbursement, health care funding programs, and/or fiscal systems.
OTHER REQUIREMENTSThis position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. These requirements are a condition of employment. Depending on assignment and work location(s), successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination and/or booster against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
DESIRED:
A Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, health care services administration, or a related field.
Experience in health care finance in a hospital comparable in size to Ventura County Medical Center.
To apply for this exceptional career opportunity, please send a resume and a cover letter that illustrates examples of your experience with all of the following:
- Your experience with health care administration or ambulatory care systems and your accomplishments as an executive leader.
- Your experience managing programs you developed including the operational budget, administration, and scope of the work.
- Your contribution to strategic plan development and implementation.
- Any process improvement, quality improvement or fiscal management initiatives you led and the outcomes.
- Your experience leading and managing staff, including the titles, sizes, and functions of staff you have supervised.
If interested, you may do one of the following:
Resume EvaluationThe first review of resumes is anticipated to begin on September 13, 2024, to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training and education needs to be included in order to determine eligibility.
Interview ProcessFollowing a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with County executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quantity of the candidate pool.
Background InvestigationThe selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.
For further information about this recruitment, please contact Judy Larson by email at Judy.Larson@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-3611.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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