CHIEF DEPUTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER - Promotional Only

THE JOB: Under administrative direction, to plan, organize and direct the property tax, accounting, audit, and systems work performed by the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office; to function as the department head in the absence of the Auditor-Controller; and to do other work as required. This single position class assists the Auditor-Controller in the administration and coordination of the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s office including General Accounting, Budget and Tax, Audit and System divisions. The incumbent confers with and advises County departments and Special Districts on accounting, audits and budgets.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to acquire these knowledge and abilities would be:

(a) Requires: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, college, or other four-year institution, with a major in accounting or its equivalent, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 5081.1 of the Business and Professions Code, and has served within the last five years in a senior fiscal management position in a county (for example: County Auditor, Chief Deputy County Auditor, Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Chief Assistant County Auditor, County Accounting Manager, or Audit Manager), city, or other public agency, a private firm, or a nonprofit organization, dealing with similar fiscal responsibilities, for a continuous period of not less than three years.

(b) Highly Desirable: Valid certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code showing the person to be, and a permit authorizing the person to practice as, a certified public accountant or as a public accountant.

A certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors showing the person to be a designated professional internal auditor, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance is also desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: License/Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License, or the ability to provide suitable transportation, which has been approved by the appointing authority. Mentally and physically capable of performing the classification’s essential functions as summarized in the Typical Tasks section of this specification. Fingerprinting and successful completion of a background investigation.

Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles, practices and procedures; Auditing Standards: the principles and practices of personnel management and training; general laws and rules regulating and influencing fiscal operation. Working knowledge of governmental finance and budgeting procedures; procedures to assure compliance and conformity with the terms of Federal and State Grants; the application of financial Information systems; personal computers and standard office software.

Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate and direct varied auditing and accounting operations; supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff; demonstrate proven sophisticated financial analysis and management skills; effectively manage an organization’s financial vision through all levels of the organization and resulting in a positive business outcome; work in the context of broad governmental budgeting and accounting practices; exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving difficult fiscal and administrative problems; develop new procedures and methods to implement changes in laws and to improve operations; represent the Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector in dealings with officials and other departments, employees and outside public and private agencies; understand, interpret, explain and apply provisions of Federal, State and local regulations and departmental policies and procedures pertinent to the administration of County fiscal matters; prepare clear and concise correspondence, accounting and audit reports; guide a strong financial team to accountability, performance measurement, and best practices; speak effectively before public and private groups and organizations; establish and maintain effective relationships with others contacted in the course of work; communicate and work effectively with stakeholders, State and Federal representatives and rating organizations.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
VACATION – 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years service. Available after 1 year service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be taken in cash or time off.
HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE – Six days per year; after 6 months.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with PERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and dependents.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY – Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN – Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
DEPENDANT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
FLEXIBLE HEALTH ALLOWANCE (FHA) – A portion of the County’s contribution to employee health insurance that allows employees to have health plan purchase options. Employees who are enrolled in a County medical plan can participate in this program.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
AUTOMATIC CHECK DEPOSIT – Required for all employees in this bargaining unit.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.  Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

An Equal Opportunity Employer