Human Services Agency - Director of Finance (Open & Promotional)

Job Description

Description

The County of San Mateo is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of

Human Services Agency Director of Finance

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply!

Application/Examination
Open. Anyone may apply.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org .

1. Resume
2. A Cover Letter that includes responses to the following:

• Describe a significant change you led in a public-sector finance operation. What problem were you addressing, how did you bring staff and partners along, and what improved as a result?.
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  Describe your experience preparing, monitoring, and analyzing a departmental budget and recommending improvements. Include one example from human services or a comparable public program in which state or federal funding rules affected a budget or service decision, and explain what you recommended and why.
  

Electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your application materials will be forwarded to you upon receipt of your application materials. Resumes submitted via email will not be accepted.

Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening: Monday, December 7, 2026
Panel Interviews: Thursday, December 17, 2026

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.

For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Arlene Cahill at acahill@smcgov.org