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Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector

Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector opening in California, US. Review duties, pay context, requirements, and prepare your application before continuing.

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EmployerCalifornia State Association of Counties
LocationCalifornia, US
Salary$43,680–$64,480 per year
PublishedSep 7, 2026
Valid throughOct 8, 2026

Job Description

Drive Operations. Strengthen Stewardship. Make an Impact.

The Ventura County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is seeking an accomplished and forward‑thinking Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collectorto serve as its operational leader and second‑in‑command.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical public finance organization responsible for banking, investments, tax collection, and financial stewardship, with more than $15 billion processed annually through Treasury operations.

Working closely with the elected Treasurer-Tax Collector, you will provide executive oversight of complex operations, lead multiple functional areas, strengthen business processes, and advance initiatives that promote innovation, efficiency, compliance, and exceptional service.

If you are a collaborative and results-oriented leader who thrives in a complex operational environment, inspires high-performing teams, and is ready to make a lasting impact through effective leadership and outstanding public service, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

Work Schedule:Our team operates on a regular, in-office schedule: Monday through Friday. No remote work is available for this position.

The Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector is an at-will position and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. This may be demonstrated by possession of an educational and employment background which can be obtained by:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
  • AND
  • at least four (4) years of progressively responsible senior level management experience in treasury, investments, public finance, tax administration, banking, or closely related governmental financial operations, and the supervision of staff.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver license. Experience directing multiple operational units through subordinate managers or supervisors.

Recruitment Process

  • Your professional experience which includes details such as:
  • Your increasingly responsible senior level management experience in treasury, investments, public finance, tax administration, banking, or closely related governmental financial operations.
  • Your ability to effectively and dynamically lead teams to meet specific goals, both operational and strategic;
  • Your experience collaborating with diverse levels of an organization and developing professional relationships with external stakeholders
  • Your experience managing work units and supervising staff, including the titles, number, and functions of staff you have supervised.

First review date is September 23, 2026.

Resumes and cover letters will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Following an evaluation of resumes and cover letters, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second/final interview. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.

Background Investigation

The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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