Assistant Director of Finance

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Finance

Description

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

Department of Finance Mission: To instill the public's trust and ensure the financial integrity of the County of Marin by safeguarding the County's funds and promoting the prudent utilization of resources

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Marin seeks a self-directed and enthusiastic individual with strong technical skills who can hit the ground running as it’s next Assistant Director of Finance. If you are be a leader and a motivator, and encourage quality, efficiency, ethics, and customer- service oriented work, we may have the perfect opportunity for you..

For detailed information about this exceptional career opportunity, qualifications, and the application instructions, simply Click Here.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to apply immediately as this position may close once a viable pool of highly qualified applicants is achieved. To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit a comprehensive resume and cover letter for optimal consideration. Submit requested material to: apply@ralphandersen.com. Initial screening by the Search Firm will be ongoing throughout February 2025.

Resumes will be screened according to the criteria outlined in this brochure. Ralph Andersen & Associates will conduct preliminary interviews only with candidates with the most relevant qualifications. Candidates deemed most qualified will be referred to the Director of Finance for further consideration.

Selected candidates will be invited to participate in Round #1 (video) interview with an Interview Panel during March. For those advancing further, Round #2 will include follow-up (in-person) interviews with the Director of Finance and other members of the County’s leadership team. Ideally, the start date for the Assistant Director of Finance will be in April or May 2025 to allow for a well-planned and smooth transition with the outgoing incumbent based on an August retirement date.

For further information, contact the Project Director, Ms. Heather Renschler, at (916) 630-4900 or heather@ralphandersen.com. Interested candidates may also schedule a preliminary discussion by emailing scheduling@ralphandersen.com . For more information, please visit the position posting at RalphAndersen.com

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109.) Employment at 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$172,536.00 - $209,643.20 Annually