Deputy Director of Health Services

Contra Costa County recognizes that our employees are our strongest and greatest assets. Contra Costa Health (CCH) is looking for a dynamic Deputy Director to manage and oversee the department’s Finance Division. This full-time position is based in Martinez, California.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Health Services Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the financial activities of the Health Department, which includes a hospital, health centers, and managed care plan. The DCFO will oversee general accounting functions, financial reporting, reimbursement functions, and compliance to ensure accurate and transparent financial records. The DCFO will assist the CFO in the implementation of fiscal and accounting policies in compliance with current technology, governmental accounting standards, laws, regulations, and County governance. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and assumes duties of the CFO in his/her absence.

Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers, and Detention Health.

The Health Services Finance Division is responsible for the accounting operations of each program operated by Contra Costa Health Services. With the responsibility of managing a budget of over $2 billion dollars, the Finance Department is recruiting for a Deputy Director of Finance to oversee a complex systems of funding sources and the Finance units that maintain budgetary controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO in developing long-term financial objectives, plans, and policies. Participate in overall management discussions and decision-making processes.
• Manage and direct staff in general accounting, accounts payable, finance systems, and government reporting.
• Establish and maintain communications with departmental staff and staff from other County agencies.
• Attend outside meetings related to Contra Costa Health, including the County Administrator’s Office and/or Board of Supervisors, when assigned.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff members to the finance unit.
• Act in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Collaborate with the CFO to develop and implement financial strategies and policies aligned with the health department’s mission and goals.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and recommend actions to optimize financial performance.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and regulations and determine the impact of pending and approved healthcare legislation on the health department.
• Oversee the departmental budgeting process, including creating annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Monitor budget performance, track variances, and propose adjustments as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and industry best practices.
• Mitigate financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and risk assessment processes.
• Monitor financial performance indicators and address potential issues proactively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of modern financial planning and analysis.
• Principles and practices of hospital and healthcare administration, including Medi-Care and Medi-Cal cost reporting and third-party contracts.
• Budget preparation, monitoring, and control.
• Accounting systems including payroll and associated software.
• Methods and techniques of advanced accounting, auditing, and cost control methods applicable to hospitals and clinics.
• Regulations and laws common to the operation of hospitals and public healthcare organizations.
• Organizational and functional structure of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures affecting local government.

Skills and Abilities

• Work effectively as a member of a management team in a large integrated health system that includes a hospital and managed care plan.
• Research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative, fiscal, management, human resources, and procedural practices and procedures.
• Plan, organize, and assist in directing the work of accountants, auditors, and other staff in the finance unit.
• Represent the health department on assigned committees, advisory boards, work groups, and other department task forces.
• Establish and maintain communication and professional relationships with departmental staff and staff from public, private, and other County agencies.
• Interpret and apply statutes and policies.
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise complex financial, operational, and management reports.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with your team and lead by example.
• Establish relationships across operational areas, departments, and with external agencies.
• Encourage and support your line supervisors who are responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of Finance staff.
• Balance multiple priorities and know when it is appropriate to delegate.
• Utilize data analytics to inform decisions, improve workforce planning, and measure the effectiveness of initiatives in meeting departmental objectives.
• Demonstrate understanding of organizational partnership by leveraging the CCH needs with the County’s interests.
• Adapt to constant change and shift priorities quickly as needs change.
• Actively engage and align with the directives of the County Administrator’s Office.
• Take a fresh look at current internal practices, encourage innovation, and identify opportunities to modernize and streamline operations.
• Champion change in establishing an environment of continuous improvement within the unit.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Education

Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, or a closely related field. Position assigned to Health Finance requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business, Finance, or Accounting or a closely related field.

Experience

Five (5) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) professional management experience in a health or human services agency, at least three (3) years of which must have been in an executive-level position within a large diverse program or public agency providing health or human services to the public or professional management experience in budget analysis/development or finance management in a health or human services public agency providing supervision to professional staff.

Certification

Possession and maintenance of a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the State of California, OR a Certified Health Financial Professional (CHFP) issued by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), OR a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) issued by the Association of Government Accountants, OR a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) issued by the Government Finance Officer’s Association.

Substitution for Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health, Business or Public Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Work, Finance, or Accounting and additional three (3) years of the required experience, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive-level position within a large diverse program or public agency providing health or human services to the public or professional management experience in budget analysis/development or finance management in a health or human services public agency in a supervisory capacity.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $269,460.12 - $327,530.52 annually, depending on qualifications. Additionally, this position has been approved for a 5% COLA adjustment in July 2024 & July 2025.

Benefits

• Retirement - The County pays the employer contribution to CCCERA, a 1937 Act defined benefit retirement plan, which has reciprocity with other 1937 Act County retirement systems, CalPERS, and systems with CalPERS reciprocity. Employee contributions are based on a percentage of pensionable compensation. The County also participates in Social Security and Medicare.
• Health Insurance - A variety of subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans are offered.
• Long Term Disability - County-paid program.
• Vacation Leave - Initial monthly accrual rate is 10 hours, up to maximum accumulation of 240 hours.
• Sick Leave - Monthly accrual is 8 hours.
• Annual Management Administrative Leave - 94 non-accruable leave hours are credited each January 1st (prorated for those hired after January 1st).
• Personal Holiday Credit
• Holidays - 11 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred Compensation Plan - County contributes $85, plus an additional $150 per month upon qualifying employee contributions to a 457 plan.
• Management Life Insurance Program
• Management Longevity Pay