Job Details

Chief Financial Officer, Health Services

Location: County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, CA, United States

About the Position

The Department of Health Services seeks an experienced and collaborative candidate to oversee financial operations and strategy for the department. Reporting directly to the Director of Health Services, this executive-level role helps guide the planning, organization, and oversight of the department's $545.9 million budget and fiscal operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing major departmental initiatives and leading budget development and fiscal oversight
• Securing and administering grant funding to enhance community health programs
• Acting on behalf of the Director when needed and serving as primary liaison with state, federal, and local partners
• Representing the department in public forums and community engagements

Key Qualifications

Desired skills and experience:

• Experience managing dynamic and complex financial systems for health or human services organizations at the county or state level
• Proficiency in developing and implementing departmental goals, policies, and initiatives with a long‑term vision
• Subject‑matter expertise in government finance and health or human services, including knowledge of federal claiming, Medi‑Cal billing, and behavioral health system billing
• Ability to create meaningful change within evolving environments and represent the department before governing bodies, agencies, and the community
• Collaborative management style that fosters teamwork, coordination, and a positive work environment
• Understanding of aligning departmental actions with board and county priorities
• Data‑informed skillset in program evaluation, research methods, and performance measurement
• Public‑relations advocacy skills for building community trust and articulating department initiatives effectively
• Commitment to ethical, transparent, and equitable service delivery

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of increasingly responsible management experience in a large organization, including program planning and evaluation, budget management, personnel management, policy development, and community services. Experience managing a health services organization or large division is highly desirable.
• Academic background in health‑care administration, public administration, hospital administration, business administration, or a closely related field. A master's degree is desirable.

Compensation

Starting salary up to $124.57 per hour ($259,992 per year) and a competitive total compensation package.

Benefits

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and flexible work arrangements. Key benefits include:

• Hybrid telework arrangements where applicable
• Salary advancement based on performance
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and 8 floating holidays per year
• Annual benefit allowances up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Full health premium contributions for employee‑only and employee‑with–family plans
• Post‑retirement health reimbursement with county contributions
• Pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive retirement savings plan and 457 voluntary deferred compensation
• Paid parental leave up to 8 weeks after 12 months of employment
• Dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and professional development opportunities
• Student loan debt relief options including eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Sonoma is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.