Chief Financial Officer

Contra Costa County, California – Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD) Chief Financial Officer Annual salary: $180,410.39 to $219,289.91 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA The county provides an outstanding executive benefits package. Lead the financial future of one of California’s largest and most impactful human services organizations. The County is seeking an accomplished public‑sector finance executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Employment and Human Services Department (EHSD). Reporting as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, the CFO will oversee all department financial operations, guide fiscal policy, ensure compliance, and lead a high‑performing finance organization supporting services that reach nearly 433,000 residents annually. EHSD is the County’s second‑largest department, with more than 1,900 employees and a FY 2026–27 budget of $739 million. The department delivers essential services across early childhood education, child welfare, workforce services, aging and adult services, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and forward‑thinking fiscal leader with significant experience in governmental finance and human services funding environments. Competitive candidates will bring expertise in large‑scale budget development, governmental accounting, audits, reimbursement, and claiming systems, compliance, internal controls, and multi‑fund operations. Experience with state and federal human services programs and leading complex finance teams is highly valued. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, accounting, finance, or related field and four years of management‑level experience overseeing fiscal operations, financial planning, budgeting, or governmental accounting within a public human services environment. Master’s degree, CPA, or CFA credentials desirable. Contra Costa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ADA Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr