Departmental Fiscal Officer

Job Description:

Departmental Fiscal Officer

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Management - Mgmt Classes, Classified & Exempt

Why join the Contra Costa County Department of Information Technology?
The Contra Costa County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is excited to announce a recruitment to fill one (1) Departmental Fiscal Officer vacancy.

The Department of Information Technology supports a wide variety of IT installations throughout the County, including networking services, communications, security, hardware support, enterprise systems, application support services, and application design and development. The department is comprised of five divisions: Communications, Technical Services, Enterprise Systems, Security, and Administration.

The Fiscal Officer will work under the general direction of the Chief of Administrative Services, managing and overseeing the department’s financial operations. This pivotal role includes providing financial direction for the department, ensuring that all fiscal activities align with strategic objectives and comply with regulatory standards. The Fiscal Officer will contribute significantly to budgeting, monitoring, rate methodology, financial planning, and expenditure tracking.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage complex budgets and financial systems with accuracy.
• Ethical and transparent, maintaining integrity in financial reporting and public accountability.
  
• A collaborative leader, experienced in guiding and developing accounting or fiscal teams.
  
• Customer-focused, with a commitment to providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
  

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Developing and managing the department's annual budget, including preparation, analysis, and presentation of budget documents.
• Conducting monthly forecasting and variance analysis to support fiscal planning and ensure financial targets are met.
• Creating and maintaining service rate methodologies for internal billing and cost recovery.
• Monitoring and tracking expenditures across various programs to ensure alignment with budgeted allocations and funding sources.
• Managing and mentoring a team of accounting professionals, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to deadlines.
• Producing clear, timely, and accurate financial reports for internal leadership and external partners.
• Collaborating with department leadership and program managers to support fiscal decision-making and provide excellent customer service.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will make a meaningful impact, helping ensure responsible stewardship of public funds and excellent service delivery.
• You will play a key leadership role in a mission-driven department that supports innovation and county-wide services.
• You will be part of a collaborative team culture, with opportunities for learning, leadership, and growth.

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be managing competing deadlines, especially during fiscal year-end, audits, and budget cycles.
• You will need to balance the needs of multiple programs and stakeholders with limited financial resources.
• You will be responsible for interpreting and implementing new county, state, and federal financial policies or procedures.

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity and Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationship
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr .

The employment list established by this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

The Eligible List created from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other Contra Costa County Departments.

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 baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, finance, or a closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a managerial or an accounting position performing fiscal or budgetary analysis, at least two years of which must have included responsibility for budget preparations and control.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in a government, public sector, or non-profit finance environment
• Prior experience managing fiscal operations for an internal service fund or IT department
• Proficiency with budgeting software (SHERPA, Workday, etc), and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• CPA or similar professional certification

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Online Virtual Interview: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online interview. In the oral interview, candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 70% or higher. The interview will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Departmental Fiscal Officer position. These may include, but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Delivering Results, Innovative Problem Solving, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Informing, Building & Maintaining Relationships, and/or Leadership. (Weighted 100%)

The Online Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) between August 7-13, 2025.


The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at Angelica.Tran@hrd.cccounty.us . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs' applicant support team for assistance at + 1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$112,285.80 - $143,735.30 Annually