Financial and Administrative Services Manager – Behavioral Health Services Department

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a strategic and results-driven executive to serve as the Financial and Administrative Services Manager (FASM) for the Behavioral Health Services Department (BHSD). Reporting directly to the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) - Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this key leadership role provides executive oversight of financial planning and budget development, payroll administration, contract finance and reporting, and database administration for BHSD. The role also oversees the Senior Departmental Fiscal Officer, who manages revenue and grants, accounts payable, and general accounting units. The FASM will supervise a team of five direct reports and a total of 36 professional and technical staff.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary and collaborative leader with:

• Extensive experience in public sector financial and administrative management.
• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams and managing large, complex budgets.
• Strong expertise in governmental accounting, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Deep understanding of contract finance, including managing maximum financial obligations, ensuring funding availability, analyzing financial trends, and collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Experience overseeing database systems and automation tools to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with County leadership, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to equity, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in public service delivery.

Required Background and Experience:

A qualified candidate would typically acquire the necessary knowledge and abilities through education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration with an emphasis in accounting or a closely related field, and five (5) years current administrative/managerial experience directing a complex financial operation. Administrative/managerial experience managing a complex financial operation in the public sector is desirable.
  

In addition to the generous leadership benefits package, the incumbent will have an exceptional opportunity to advance behavioral health outcomes for Santa Clara County’s diverse communities through fiscal leadership and operational excellence.

Final Filing Date: Open until filled. First review is Tuesday, November 25, 2025

To Apply:

For a complete job description, employment benefits, and to apply, go to https://bit.ly/FASMBHSD

If you have any questions regarding this position, contact Adrian Cudal, Executive Services, at Adrian.Cudal@esa.sccgov.org. EOE

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