Job Details

SALARY

$181,296.56 - $253,840.07 Annually, plus Benefits

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WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The salary range for this position is $181,296.56 - $253,840.07 Annually. The employee appointed to this position will also be eligible for the following:

Educational Incentive - An educational incentive for completion of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for a graduate degree.

BilingualIncentive - Eligibility based upon operational needs and certification skill

Executive Annual Leave - 248 hours per year, 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. Credit for prior public service may be considered.

Annual Leave Redemption - Redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year accrued in the same year after using 80 hours within the prior 12 months.

Deferred Compensation - Participation in 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Annually in the third pay period of each year, employees eligible under Sec.1907 of the Management Resolution will receive two percent (2%) of their annualized compensation as a contribution towards their 401(k) account.

Health Insurance Plans - Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to$26,626.86 annually.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Increase your spending power by reimbursement with pre-taxed dollars for IRS-approved dependent care and health care expenses.

Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.

Holidays - 13 paid days per year including one annual floating holiday.

Additional Benefits - County-paid membership in professional organizations related to position, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness Program.

Ventura County Behavioral Health and the Position

The Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Department, a division of the County of Ventura Health Care Agency (HCA), provides essential mental health and substance use treatment services to individuals and families throughout Ventura County and plays a critical role in promoting community wellness and crisis response. As an integrated part of the County's comprehensive public health system, VCBH works alongside award-winning hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, and public health services to deliver accessible, compassionate, and high-quality care to the diverse Ventura County community. VCBH also functions as the county Behavioral Health Plan (BHP), a specialty Medi-Cal managed care plan, designated by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

Under direction of the Behavioral Health Director, the Behavioral Health Chief Financial Officer provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of all financial operations within VCBH, including the financial oversight related to the department's role as the Behavioral Health Plan (BHP), a specialty managed care plan, as designated by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). This position is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term fiscal sustainability of BHP services throughout Ventura County by overseeing accounting, auditing, budgeting, risk management, revenue maximization, cost allocation, forecasting, and regulatory reporting, including compliance with local, State, and Federal requirements such as Medi-Cal/Medicaid. With one direct report—the Administrative & Financial Operations Chief—and oversight of an approximate $350 million budget, the Chief Financial Officer plays a critical role in supporting VCBH's mission through sound financial leadership, strategic vision, operational efficiency, and long-range planning. The role also partners closely with VCBH and HCA executive leadership to align financial strategy with agency and department goals, support quality assurance and compliance within the BHP, and provides high-level financial analysis and recommendations that strengthen organizational performance, inform strategic decisions, and advance recovery-focused services for the communities served.

The Successful Candidate is expected to lead several critical priorities including:

• Financial Strategy and Long-Term Sustainability– Lead multi-year financial planning efforts that align with policy changes, reimbursement trends, and cost pressures to ensure long-term financial resilience across the integrated health system.
• Financial Modernization and Advancement – Strengthen cost accounting capabilities and advance the modernization of financial and operational systems to improve reporting precision, transparency, and executive decision support.
• Operational Transparency and Performance Accountability– Implement robust reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights at the service-line and program level while promoting shared ownership of financial performance across divisions.
• Leadership and Development– Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals, reinforcing alignment, accountability, and executive-level financial stewardship throughout the organization.
• County and Executive Partnership– Serve as a trusted financial advisor within County governance structures by strengthening relationships with executive leadership and governing bodies and clearly communicating complex financial strategies in a public-sector environment.

Payroll Classification

Assistant Chief Financial Officer- HCA -E

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

These are entrance requirements to the recruitment process and do not assure continuance in the process:

Extensive education, training, and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. These can also be obtained by completion of:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field AND five (5) years of professional accounting, auditing, or financial management experience which included supervisory/management responsibilities over unit/division operations.

Desired

• A Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, health care services administration, or a related field
• Experience with program development, project management, and/or financial administration in a hospital or other health care environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.