Annual salary: $110,760.00 - $134,638.40, plus Benefits

Due to recent California Legislative action, your CalPERS Pension formula isdependent upon your hire date with Placer County.

Recruitment Brochure

FinAnce And Budget MAnAger(Unclassified, Management)

Discover Placer County, Feel the Beauty, Experience the Adventure

cOuntY eXecutiVe OFFiceApply by February 18, 2013, 5:00 P.M.

The OpportunityThis is an extraordinary opportunity to join a creative and innovative county located in scenic Northern California. This progressive and award-winning organization has been able to accomplish so much and earn the reputation as one of the best managed municipalities in the Western United States. The County Executive Office is looking for an individual who will make a long term commitment to this distinguished organization. Selection by the County Executive Officer is anticipated to take place in early March 2013.

Placer County TodayToday, Placer County represents a rapidly growing and prosperous community characterized by a healthy and mature economy, attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from a developed educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure, in addition to abundant recreational opportunities. Additionally, the County has benefited financially by the development agreement with the United Auburn Indian Community to build and subsequently expand the Thunder Valley Casino, located in Lincoln off Highway 65. Also, William Jessup University, a four-year institution, and Sierra College, a two-year institution, are both located in Placer County.

Outdoor recreation activities in Placer County are abundant all year long from hiking and biking, to horseback riding, to rafting on rivers, to snowshoeing and skiing – adding to a focus on an array of resort and supporting industries.

Placer County encompasses 1,506 square miles (including 82 square miles of water) or 964,140 acres (including 52,780 acres of water) and is located 80 miles northeast of San Francisco, California. Total population is approximately 352,000 in both the unincorporated and incorporated (Auburn, Colfax, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin, and Roseville) areas of the County. It is bordered by Nevada County to the north,

the state of Nevada to the east, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties to the south, and Sutter and Yuba Counties to the west.

Placer County is part of the Sacramento Region, which also includes the Counties of El Dorado, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba. The government center of Placer County (located in Auburn) is well positioned 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, the State capital.

To learn more about Placer County, go to http://www.visitplacer.com/.

Opportunities and ChallengesPlacer County is extremely stable financially due to fiscally prudent decision-making and effective policy setting over the past few decades. As a result of this, the Finance and Budget Manager will be expected to ensure that the organization continues to be accountable, and that all services provided are reflective of superior customer service, while administering sound fiscal management of resources and assets.

In addition to day-to-day operations, the County Executive Office has identified the following areas of importance for the Finance and Budget Manager:

• Collaborating with various departments, CEO staff, the Board of Supervisors, other elected officials, and stakeholders to develop and implement a Priority Based Budget that fosters greater efficiencies in programs;

• Building a team approach to developing the Countywide budget;

• Identifying and implementing successful strategies to address alternative service delivery methods including any restructuring of internal operations;

• Aggressively seeking additional funding at all levels, State and Federal, for expanded programs; and

• Implementing and managing a strategic fiscal plan for the next three to five years that addresses any adverse effects of legislative changes in California (i.e., loss of redevelopment agencies and the related funding that will impact local municipalities).

The Position and Ideal Candidate Under direction of the County Executive Officer and the Chief Assistant County Executive Officer, this Unclassified Management level position will serve as the Finance and Budget Manager for Placer County. The position will provide administrative oversight and coordination with internal divisions of the County Executive’s Office as well as external divisions and departments that encompass financial, budgetary, personnel, and operational activities. The position will analyze, administer, and prepare the County’s annual budget, capital infrastructure planning as well as other financial projects and plans.

The selected individual will perform a full range of professional and technical duties including developing and managing all aspects of the $720 million County Budget, analyzing complex and diverse financial information, directing and maintaining long term strategies for priority based budgeting and operational sustainability, and developing and implementing policy recommendations. The selected individual will provide highly complex administrative support on a variety of countywide issues and priorities and will promote and participate in collaborative activities, programs and projects that cross functional areas.

It is expected that the Finance and Budget Manager will have a strong background in local government finance and be a leader within the County Executive Office and across the County. The selected candidate should be an excellent communicator and be familiar with presenting complex information to multiple audiences. The selected candidate should be comfortable in an environment focused on innovation and identifying and implementing best-fit solutions to balance County priorities and

maintain focus on continuing the financial strength of Placer County. It is expected and critical that the Finance and Budget Manager will already possess an ability to effectively communicate both in writing and in public presentations.

The successful candidate will realize the high priority opportunities and objectives of the Board of Supervisors and County Executive Officer in addition to having achieved demonstrable success working in a public or private setting geared with a solutions-based approach. The selected candidate will be expected to quickly establish strong relationships based on trust and not hesitate to take steps to ensure accuracy and transparency of reported financial activities. In addition, the selected candidate must have a collaborative approach and have the ability to successfully navigate within a complex organizational structure to prioritize and manage multiple projects and issues with frequent deadlines.

Qualifying Experience and Educationexperience - Seven years of increasingly responsible administrative work experience in budgeting, accounting, finance, or a comparable field, including four years of supervisory responsibility and management experience. Experience with budget management in a California County is desirable.

Education – Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, accounting, finance or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

Compensation and BenefitsStarting salary will be dependent on qualifications, salary history, and career accomplishments. Specific salary placement will be based upon the County Executive Officer’s evaluation of a candidate’s overall ability to provide exemplary budgetary management to the County.

To Be ConsideredInterested candidates are encouraged to submit the on-line application for employment with the Placer County Personnel Department. This recruitment will close on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Applications can be submitted via the County’s website at www.jobsatplacer.com. Appointment to this position will be contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation, including fingerprint clearance, and physical examination.

A complete job description of the Finance and Budget Operations Manager available on our website at: www.jobsatplacer.com.

To learn more about the County Executive Office available at:http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/CEO.aspx.

PERSONNEL DEPARTMENTEqual Opportunity Employer

145 Fulweiler Avenue, Suite 200Auburn CA 95603

Main Telephone: (530) 889-4060www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/Personnel.aspx