Finance Director

MONO COUNTY IN BEAUTIFUL CALIFORNIA is seeking a seasoned and adaptable
executive to serve as its next Finance Director. This pivotal role leads the Finance
Department, which encompasses the statutory functions of the Auditor-Controller and
Treasurer-Tax Collector. They are responsible for safeguarding public resources, ensuring
compliance with laws, regulations and County policy, and providing transparent, high-quality financial services. The Finance Director oversees a broad portfolio of financial operations that are essential to the County’s stability and long-term success.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and knowledgeable leader with strong expertise in
governmental accounting, auditing, budgeting, investing, treasury management and
reporting, financial reporting, and compliance. They are committed to mentoring staff,
fostering a customer service-oriented culture and building trust and positive relationships across the organization and community, ensuring departments maintain accountability and compliance. Guide county finances with vision and integrity, apply today!

THE COMMUNITY

Stretching along the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, Mono County is one of California’s most breathtaking regions, offering dramatic mountain landscapes, alpine lakes, and year-round recreation. With about 13,000 residents across 3,000 square miles, the county combines wide-open space with a strong sense of community. The county seat, Bridgeport, is a rural and remote town known for its small-town charm, welcoming atmosphere, and access to fishing, hiking, and winter sports. Meanwhile, Mammoth Lakes serves as a hub for outdoor adventure with world-class skiing at Mammoth Mountain. Beyond the slopes, Mono County offers hot springs, pristine trails, and access to Yosemite National Park, making it a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Residents enjoy a relaxed mountain lifestyle enriched by festivals, cultural
events, and a close-knit community spirit, while the local economy is supported by
tourism, recreation, hospitality, agriculture, and public service.

THE DEPARTMENT / THE JOB

THE finance department, which includes the Auditor-Controller and Treasurer-
Tax Collector divisions, provides essential financial services that sustain County
operations and ensure fiscal accountability. With a staff of 12 and an annual budget of $2.8 million, the Department oversees countywide accounting and reporting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, credit card program management, debt management, capital assets, property tax administration, treasury operations, investments, licensing, cannabis accounting and reporting and transient occupancy tax, while also providing fiscal management support for independent special districts and school entities. The
Department additionally collects and holds funds on behalf of the State and other entities, serving as a trustee until those monies are properly remitted. Together, these divisions play a vital role in upholding the County’s financial integrity, transparency, and public trust.

The Finance Director provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for all functions of the Department, balancing technical expertise with organizational leadership. Beyond fulfilling statutory responsibilities, this role establishes the vision for the Department, modernizes operations, and strengthens internal systems while fostering collaboration across divisions. The Director is responsible for ensuring that financial services are delivered efficiently, transparently, and in full compliance with state and federal regulations. The Director mentors and develops staff, cultivating a customer service–oriented culture that enhances departmental performance. Additional responsibilities include administering the County’s deferred compensation programs and providing leadership for the Treasury Oversight Committee, the Deferred Compensation Oversight Committee, and the Economic Development Corporation. The role requires close collaboration with the CAO, Board of Supervisors, department heads, external auditors, and community stakeholders to ensure accountability and public trust.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

THE ideal candidate is a seasoned and adaptable finance executive with a strong background in governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and ideally knowledge and experience with auditing and treasury services, including investment operations and accounting skills. They bring direct expertise and/or experience overseeing other’s work regarding cashflow management, investments, debt and bond administration, and property tax systems. Skilled in managing complex financial operations, this leader balances strategic oversight with the ability to provide hands-on support. The ideal Finance Director is a collaborative and approachable leader who fosters a culture of responsiveness, continuous improvement, and teamwork. They combine resilience with fairness, demonstrating resolve when needed while maintaining constructive and professional relationships.

The ideal candidate demonstrates the following core competencies…

• Leadership & Team Development: Mentors staff, strengthens controls, and fosters a customer service culture that promotes growth and accountability.
• Strategic Thinking: Combines technical skills with big-picture planning to anticipate challenges, modernize systems, and safeguard resources.
• Integrity & Accountability: Exercises sound judgment, ethical leadership, and
  reliability in managing public funds.
• Technical Expertise: Applies deep knowledge of GAAP, GASB, GFOA best
  practices, and public sector finance to ensure accurate and compliant
  accounting, auditing, budgeting, treasury, and reporting.
• Communication & Collaboration: Explains complex financial information clearly,
  delivers effective presentations to the Board and stakeholders, and builds trust
  through transparency and professionalism.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and education/training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Economic, Accounting, or Auditing.
• Experience: Eight (8) years of senior management experience in a county (3 years must be consecutive), municipal entity, or other equivalent organization in a leading role with major responsibility for financial management, budget development and administration, financial reporting, and fiscal analysis.
• Special Note: The qualifications summarized here are not exhaustive.
• A comprehensive listing of all required minimum qualifications for education, experience, and licensing requirements is provided in the official class specifications.

DESIRED

• An advanced degree such as an MBA.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

SALARY+BENEFITS

An annual salary of $161,347–$196,118 DOE/DOQ +2% COLA is scheduled for January 2026. PLUS, a generous benefits package:

• Health Care: CalPERS Medical (Gold covered at 95% paid by the County/Platinum 80% covered by the County). Dental and Vision are 100% provided by the County for employees and their dependents.
• Life Insurance: Up to $50,000, applicable during active service to the County.
• Disability Insurance: Covered by the County.
• Retiree Health Coverage: Retirees/annuitants or post-retirement health beneficiaries (PRHB) based on hire/election date and years of service.
• Cafeteria Plan: County contributions based on PERS Gold premiums.
• Vacation: Accrual rate increases based on years of service, starting at 15 days per year.
• Merit Leave: 80 hours per year.
• Sick Leave: Accrue one day per month as a full-time employee; up to 120 days, max accrual.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays a year.
• Retirement: 401(a) Plan with a 5% County match and a 457(b)-plan available. PERS
  retirement formula (2.5% at 55 for Classic members and 2% at 62 for PEPRA members.)
• Severance Pay: Provided after 12 months of service if terminated without cause.
• Work Schedule: Primarily office-based with the potential for limited remote work.
• Relocation: Up to $5,000. Repayment required if employee leaves within two years.