Interim Auditor-Controller

Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2025
  • Salary: $277,057.49 Annually USD
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Job Description

    The Position

    The County of Contra Costa is seeking a visionary Interim Auditor-Controller to lead the Office of the Auditor-Controller, ensuring fiscal accountability, transparency, and excellence in financial reporting and auditing. As the County’s Chief Accounting Officer, the Auditor-Controller oversees a broad array of statutory and policy-driven responsibilities that support sound financial governance for the County, including managing property tax allocations, payroll, internal audit, systems support, accounts payable, and special accounting. This executive-level leader will ensure fiscal stewardship over a $7 billion budget and serve as a key advisor to the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, internal departments and regional partners. The ideal candidate for this role will bring strong expertise in public accounting and auditing, as well as an innovative mindset, strong leadership and culture cultivation, and the ability to lead through change. The successful candidate will be appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to serve the remainder of the current term ending on January 4th, 2027. While not a requirement for the role, the County would prefer to appoint a candidate open to running for the Auditor-Controller seat in the 2026 election. This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated public finance professional and strategic leader to make an impact in one of California’s largest and most diverse counties-Apply today!

    View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/bff7fb3d-adcc-4ac1-a5e0-d1c32149f598

    SALARY & BENEFITS

    In addition to an annual salary of $290,910 (including a 5% COLA that takes effect July 1, 2025), the County of Contra Costa offers a generous benefits package.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Residency Requirement: Government Code section 24001 and Elections Code section 201 requires that the appointee establish residency and be a registered voter within Contra Costa County at the time of appointment.

    To qualify for appointment to the office, a person must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
    • Possession of a valid and active California CPA License.
    • Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, college or other four-year institution with a major in accounting, or a business-related degree AND has served within the last five years in a senior fiscal management position in a county, city or other public agency or a non-profit organization, dealing with similar fiscal responsibilities, including, but not limited to, public accounting or auditing responsibilities, for a continuous period of not less than three years.
    • Has served as County Auditor, Assistant County Auditor, Chief Deputy County Auditor or an equivalent position for a continuous period of not less than three years.


    Selection Process

    HOW TO APPLY

    For first consideration, apply by 5PM PST on June 26 th at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1220810

    Applicants are required to submit a resume, with a cover letter encouraged.

    SAVE THE DATE

    Interviews will take place in-person during a public meeting of the County Board of Supervisors on July 22 nd .

    Please Note: While initial candidate review will be confidential, application materials for candidates advancing to an interview will be made public and posted online in accordance with the Brown Act and California Public Records Act.

    QUESTIONS?
    Please contact your recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene, with any inquiries:
    • lauren@wbcpinc.com
    • 541-664-0376 (direct)
    • 866-929-9227 (toll-free)


    To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

    Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

    The County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat. 

    Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state.

    The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails.

    Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses.

    Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life.

    Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value:

    • Clients and communities
    • Accountability
    • Partnerships
    • Fiscal prudence
    • Quality Services
    • Organizational excellence
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