1、1 COUNTY FINANCE DIRECTOR Whether it is a strobe through the quaint boutiques of historic downtown Riverside, an afternoon in Temeculas wine country, or a round of golf on a world-class course in Palm Springs, Riverside County has something for everyone. Even the weather is wonderful, with rainy day
2、s few and far between. All in all, Riverside County is a great pace to live and work. With more than two million residents, Riverside is the sixteenth largest county in the U.S. and the fourth most populous County in California. The ethnic breakdown of the Inland Empire (of which Riverside County is
3、 a part) is 43% Caucasian, 42% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian and 3% other. The County spans 7,303 square mikes, sharing its borders with Lmperial, Orange, San Diego and San Bernardino counties. There are 26 cities within the County. Combined with a reasonable cost of diving, Riversides mul
4、tifaceted environment of rolling hills, lakes and rivers, deserts and forests has made it one of the nations fastest growing counties for more than a decade. Riverside County is also centrally located with nearby access to magnificent mountain ranges and warm sunny beaches. The Countys housing marke
5、t continues to be among the most affordable in Southern California. In August 2009, the median price of a home sold in Riverside County was $190,000. Higher education facilities abound throughout the area (e.g., University of California, Riverside； California State University, San Bernardino； Univer
6、sity of Redlands； Loma Linda University； La Sierra University； California Baptist University； and Riverside Community College), providing continuing educational opportunities for professional development. These institutions produce top-flight graduates ready to enter Riverside Countys labor market a
7、nd propel it into the future. The Position Under the direction of the County Executive officer (CEO) and the Assistant CEO, the County Finance Director is the Chief Financial Officer and will control and direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Riverside County budget and vario
8、us financing programs. This includes financing capital improvements and 2 insurance programs, providing staff support to the County Bond Debt Advisory Committee, CORAL (County Asset Leasing Corporation) and various Joint-Powers Authorities of which the County is a member, and negotiating City/County
9、 Redevelopment Cooperation Agreements. The position will also advise and assist the County Executive officer in establishing funding priorities, determining service levels, and allocating budget resources. Additionally, the incumbent will perform specialized administrative assignments of county-wide
10、 significance and supervise Deputy County Executive Officers and analysts assigned to the development, review, and monitoring of the County budget and various financing programs. The County Finance director will operate out of the Executive Office and occupy a critical, high profile position within
11、County governance. The successful candidate will not only be a leader, but also an open minded collaborator with the ability to think creatively. He/she must have professional presence, be diplomatic and decisive. In a time of unprecedented economic challenges, the County Finance Director will be fa
12、ced with difficult decisions, will make strategic recommendations, and will need to possess the agility to work with challenging departments and stakeholders. The incumbent must be an expert in establishing productive and cooperative business relationships across County departments and must possess
13、an articulate command of pubic sector finance. Integrity, maturity and political savvy are essential to the County Finance directors success. Experience A minimum of five years experience in administrative analysis, budget analysis, and the development of financing programs. Experience in California
14、 government and governmental finance/budgeting on a scope commensurate to the County of Riverside is highly desired. Education Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in accounting, economics, pubic or business administration or a closely related field. A Masters
15、degree is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The selected candidate must have considerable Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental budgeting, pubic sector finance, and accounting with 3 particular reference to performance budgeting； the principles of pubic administration an
16、d personnel management； the techniques of administrative and governmental accounting； the laws relating to the financial administration of county government； modern office methods and procedures； the dynamics of staff-line relationships. The County Finance Director will: Plan and coordinate the anal
17、ysis, review, and preparation of the entire county budget； analyze and review the financial practices of county departments； apply statistical methods in the analysis of management methods and problems； recognize problems and develop effective solutions； devise and effectively prepare and present re
18、ports and recommendations； evacuate and edit reports and recommendations； establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Supervisors and department heads； represent the County effectively and negotiate with representatives of committees, and other agencies and firms； superv
19、ise and evacuate the work of professional staff. The County Government Guided by a strategic vision created to provide and enhance needed services over the next two decades, the County is progressive and proactive. Technology and innovative business practices are utilized to keep on the cutting edge
20、. Riverside County government recognizes the vague of a qualified and diverse workforce, making it a priority to build an organization that reflects the progressive community it serves. The Countys core business includes law enforcement, prosecution, probation, parks, community development, pubic wo
21、rks, pubic health, pubic social services, the County hospital, fire, housing, employment and administrative services. Riverside County has nearby 19,000 employees across more than 45 departments and agencies. The 2009/2010 budget established approximately $5 billion in appropriations for the County.
22、 The Countys leadership consists of the five members of the Board of Supervisors who serve as both the legislative and executive branches of the County government. They are ejected by district, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year staggered terms. The Board appointed CEO oversees the day- to-day ac
23、tivities of the County/s agencies and departments. The County of Riverside offers its employees competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including one of the very best defined benefit pension plans anywhere. The County offers a work environment that is stimulating , challenging and rewarding. You will
