The Position
The Contra Costa County Fire District is seeking a Chief of Admin II / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive team.
Con Fire is a highly desirable place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As a key advisor to the Fire Chief, this experienced CFO will shape the future of the District through effective financial management and strategic oversight. This includes preparation and management of budgets, forecasting financial needs, and developing long-term capital improvement plans. The CFO will oversee the work of 10 finance professionals and a budget of approximately $350 million. The ideal candidate will excel in budget and grant management, strategic planning, financial forecasting and analysis, and stakeholder engagement. They should be a skilled leader who can support and empower their team while managing complex financial issues and communicating effectively with the Fire Chief, executive leadership team, and the Fire District Board of Directors. The successful candidate will ensure accurate reporting, compliance with legal oversight committees, and adherence to GASB guidelines. If you're an experienced financial professional ready to make an impact, apply today!
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in business or public administration, public policy, finance, organizational development, social or behavioral sciences, or closely related field.
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in a managerial, administrative, or staff capacity performing administrative, budgetary, or personnel analyses.
Substitutions:
Experience Substitution: Six (6) years of progressively responsible full-time professional level experience with Contra Costa County, in a managerial, administrative, or staff capacity performing administrative, budgetary, or personnel analyses may substitute for the required experience.
OR
Experience Substitution: Possession of a master's degree in business or public administration, public policy, finance, organizational development, social or behavioral sciences, or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Education Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required academic major.
Selection Process
To apply to this position:
Con Fire Chief of Admin II / Chief Financial Officer - WBCP, Inc. Job Application
1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Candidates will apply using the Job Application Link - WBCP, Inc (partner of Contra Costa County)
2. Interview: Applications will be evaluated, and those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview with the Fire District.
This position is exempt from the merit system and will not follow regular County recruitment and selection procedures. Not all applicants will be invited to participate in the evaluation and interview process.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
The employment list established by this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.
