Share Email Opening Title Deputy Chief of Finance  EOE Statement FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. FIRST 5 Santa Clara County strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. If you are a member of one of the aforementioned groups, you are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify, on either your application form, covering letter or resume.   About the Organization FIRST 5 Santa Clara County (FIRST 5) was formed when California voters approved Proposition 10 in November 1998. FIRST 5 is a public entity governed by a nine member Commission. FIRST 5 Santa Clara County supports the healthy development of children prenatal through age 5 and enriches the lives of their families. FIRST 5 allocates funds to promote, support, and improve early childhood development for children prenatal through age 5 and their families. Through an extensive planning process, the community identified four domains in which FIRST 5 focuses its resources: (1) Health Care; (2) Family Support; (3) Early Care and Education; and (4) Neighborhood and Community Engagement. The Commission then adopted five primary goals that address each of these domains: (1) Children are born healthy and experience optimal health and development; (2) Families provide safe, stable, loving and stimulating homes; (3) Children enter school fully prepared to succeed academically, emotionally and socially; (4) Neighborhoods and communities are places where children are safe, neighbors are connected, and all cultures are respected; and (5) Systems are responsive to the needs of children and families. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit FIRST 5's website at www.first5kids.org in order to better understand FIRST 5's programs and services.   Description The Deputy Chief of Finance oversees the management of all First 5 finance operations that support the Commission’s ability to achieve its mission to foster the optimal development of children zero to five years of age.  The Deputy Chief of Finance reports directly to the COO and works closely with the CEO to ensure the smooth financial operation of the organization, carrying out the Commission’s strategic plan, anticipating risk, and solving problems creatively and effectively.  The Deputy Chief of Finance supervises two staff and manages a total team of six employees.   Position Requirements Work closely with COO, CEO and department staff to oversee submission of timely and accurate financial reports; Responsible for the preparation, coordination and input of FIRST 5’s annual budget; Prepares, reviews and distributes detailed and complex financial reports on budgetary compliance and revenue performance; Analyze and interpret financial information and condition and produces written reports for presentation to the CEO and Commission; Manage annual audit, respond to auditors’ comments and take action to address comments and deficiencies noted; Assess financial systems, practices, workflow, and staffing and make recommendations for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness; Ensures consistent tracking and reporting of measures; advises managers on the development of measures; Assure that financial policies and procedures are implemented and maintained; Oversee Contracts including planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; and Other duties as assigned.   IDEAL CANDIDATE FIRST 5 is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the Deputy Chief of Finance. This person will have a strong background in public sector or government finance, audit, and contracting. As a key member of the agency’s management team, the Deputy Chief of Finance plays a significant role in advancing the agency’s strategic plan and priorities that serve to enhance the organization’s mission to support the healthy development of children. The ideal candidate must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. He or she will be collaborative, inclusive, tech savvy, committed to exceptional customer service, and able to motivate and maximize the skills of an experienced, capable staff. Preferred candidates will demonstrate knowledge and experience in governmental budgeting; audit preparation; investment strategy; contracting; grant management; and Federal government regulations and reporting. The successful candidate must be able to take all individual aspects of the finance function and expertly coordinate them as part of the agency’s comprehensive finance strategy, consistently delivering timely, accurate information to the COO, CEO, and the Commission. Most importantly, the successful candidate must be able to communicate complex budget and finance concepts in a manner that is easily understood by anyone, regardless of the listener’s experience or level of sophistication. Education and Experience A Bachelor’s Degree at a minimum and a Master’s degree preferred; and a minimum of five (5) years management experience as an administrator in a public agency or non-profit organization, overseeing financial and budget operations including grants and contracts, gathering and analyzing information/data to make actionable recommendations to senior leadership, partnering with executive staff to make financial decisions.   COVID-19 Vaccine Policy   Hybrid Work Policy   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Salary Range $90,000 - $130,000   Benefits   Post Internal Days 5   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://FIRST5.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us See who works here:

 

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