Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County has extended the application period for its next Auditor-Controller following the retirement announcement of Robert Campbell, who will step down in March 2025 after more than three decades of service. Campbell has held the elected position of Auditor-Controller since January 2011.
The Board of Supervisors is required by Government Code Section 25304 to appoint a qualified candidate to complete the remainder of the current term, which runs through 2027.
“We are incredibly grateful for Bob’s 30 years of service to the people of Contra Costa County,” said Board Chair and District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen. “His integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have been a hallmark of his tenure. We wish him all the best in this next chapter.”
Qualifications for the Auditor-Controller Role
The successful candidate must be a registered voter in Contra Costa County and qualified to vote for that office at the time of appointment. To qualify for appointment to the office, a person must also meet at least one of the following criteria:
- The person possesses a valid and active certificate issued by the California Board of Accountancy under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division of the Business Professions Code showing the person to be, and a permit authorizing the person to practice as, a certified public accountant.
- The person possesses a baccalaureate degree from a accredited university, college or other four-year institution with a major in accounting, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 5081.1 of the Business and Professions Code, as that section read on December 31, 2009, or a business-related degree that includes at least 24 semester units, or equivalent quarter units, in accounting-related subjects, including, but not limited to accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and taxation, 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.
- The person 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.
Contra Costa County is committed to racial equity, inclusion, and social justice within all county operations and is dedicated to the advancement of key initiatives and efforts in support of this essential mission. The ideal candidate will also possess a value system that engenders trust and confidence and embodies a commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Application Process
Qualified individuals are invited to submit their applications and supplemental questionnaires via email to jobs@hrd.cccounty.us.
**Please note that application reviews, interviews and appointments will be made during a meeting of the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors and will be attended by the public. All information provided will be public documents and posted online.
Please direct any questions to the Contra Costa Human Resources Department at (925) 655-2100 or jobs@hrd.cccounty.us
Timeline for Appointment:
- 03/14/2025 Application period closes @ 11:59pm
- 03/20/2025 Applications Disclosure/Board of Supervisors Agenda Published for 03/25/2025
- 03/25/2025 Regular Meeting: Board of Supervisors Consider Applications for Interview
- 04/01/2025 Regular Meeting: Board of Supervisors Interview Applicants and Make Appointment
All application materials and proceedings, including interviews, will be publicly available on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors website.
For additional details, please visit the County’s official website at www.contracosta.ca.gov.
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