Agency: East Bay Regional Park District
Contact: Deborah Spaulding ( dspaulding@ebparks.org )
Phone: 510-544-2401
Deadline: 02/10/2023
More: RFP Detail Online

The District seeks an experienced firm specializing in performing evaluations of local government financial operations. The consulting firm must be highly knowledgeable about government financial management, accounting, and reporting principles, standards and the application of these standards in practice.

The engagement of staff and leadership through this process is critical. The firm will:
– Work with the CFO and Assistant Finance Officers to develop and finalize the strategic planning process.
– Define roles for the Executive Team, Finance Department staff, and other key staff.
– Develop a work plan to guide project activities and communication.
– Conduct an orientation for key stakeholders on project goals and potential outcomes.
– Conduct interviews and gather data to assess the current state of the Finance function.
– Develop recommendations including short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the Finance function.
– Be available for presentations to the Finance Staff, Executive Team or Board of Directors regarding the strategic plan developed through this project.