Chief Financial Officer - San Mateo Medical Center (Open & Promotional)

The County of San Mateo is accepting applications for Chief Financial Officer - San Mateo Medical Center.

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

Join us for a LinkedIn Live Info Session on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM PST to learn more about the recruitment. This session will provide an overview of the department, the position, and details about the application process. There will also be a Q&A segment where you can ask questions about the role. Follow us on LinkedIn to join the session and learn more about this exciting opportunity. Click here to register.

This is an Open and Promotional recruitment. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in classified regular, probationary, extra-help or limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

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

1. Resume
2. Detailed cover letter that describes why you are interested in this position and includes responses to the following:

• Describe your financial leadership experience within a hospital or integrated healthcare delivery system. What strategies did you implement to drive financial performance, and how did you navigate the unique challenges of the healthcare environment?
• Describe an example of a time when you led a significant change within a healthcare environment. How did you inspire innovative ideas, manage resistance, and make sound decisions despite facing risks or uncertainty?
• Provide a recent example of how you led a complex healthcare organization toward achieving high value and high quality while maintaining or reducing costs. What strategies did you implement, and what were the outcomes?

The examination process for this recruitment will consist of an Application Screening, and a multi-layered interview process. Applicants must successfully pass the Application Screening to move forward to the interview process. 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, March 18, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening: Week of March 24, 2025
Panel Interviews: Week of April 7, 2025

About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 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, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity 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 Debbie Kong at dkong@smcgov.org.