The Chief Fiscal and Administrative Officer serves as a key member of the Health and Human Services executive leadership team, providing strategic direction and oversight of the Department's fiscal and administrative operations. This position is responsible for leading complex budget development and financial management while overseeing administrative functions including contracts, grants, procurement, personnel, information technology, regulatory compliance, and facilities. The role works collaboratively with Department leadership to develop long-term strategies, ensure fiscal sustainability, maximize funding opportunities, and support the delivery of essential public health and social services to the residents of Mono County.

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic leader with extensive experience managing complex public sector budgets and administrative operations. They possess exceptional financial acumen, strong analytical abilities, and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting, budgeting, grants, and regulatory compliance. Experience within Health and Human Services or similarly complex, multi-funded public agencies is highly desirable.

This individual is an effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into meaningful recommendations for executive leadership, elected officials, and external stakeholders. They are comfortable balancing long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operational oversight while fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Successful candidates are confident decision-makers who lead with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment. They excel at building collaborative relationships across departments, mentoring staff, and creating an environment that supports organizational excellence and outstanding public service.

About the Department

Mono County Health and Human Services is committed to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of the community by providing a wide range of public health, behavioral health, and social service programs. The Department works to improve quality of life through compassionate service, responsible stewardship of public resources, and strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.

The Chief Fiscal and Administrative Officer plays a vital role in supporting this mission by ensuring the Department's financial stability and operational effectiveness. As a member of the executive leadership team, this position helps guide strategic initiatives, oversees complex funding streams, and ensures the administrative infrastructure necessary to deliver high-quality services to Mono County residents.

Mono County, California's Great Beyond

Mono County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through public service while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As a small, collaborative county organization, employees work closely with leadership, take on diverse responsibilities, and see the direct results of their work in the community.

What employees value about working at Mono County: Employees appreciate Mono County’s location and lifestyle benefits, strong benefits package (including CalPERS retirement and health coverage), collaborative teams, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in public service. Our smaller, close-knit work environment fosters meaningful connections and supports work–life balance.

Mono County, Located in California’s Eastern Sierra

Mono County is a rural region with a dynamic community of 13,000 residents located in the eastern side of California’s Sierra Nevada range. Development is increasing in the area due to the consistent growth of the town of Mammoth Lakes. Known as “California’s Great Beyond” this natural playground offers a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy fine shops, restaurants, and cafes. Snowboard, ski, or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, explore the backcountry, play a round of golf, relax in soothing hot springs, or paddle a kayak along the shores of Mono Lake.

The town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated region of Mono County, hosting Mammoth Mountain Ski area and various resort-community amenities. On the quieter side, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Chalfant, and Benton offer a more rural atmosphere, unlimited outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.

Retirement: CalPERS retirement and 457/401(a) Plans available.
Medical: CalPERS health plans
Dental, Vision, Term Life
Generous vacation and sick pay
Discounted gym membership

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in fiscal and administrative managerial operations of a public agency including social services and public health programs.

Training:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major

course work in finance, accounting, economics, public administration, or related field.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California driver's license.

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