- Financial certifications with a preference in government finance management
- Experience overseeing business operations and administrative functions
- Experience in financial accounting and managing financial systems
- Extensive experience with budget development and monitoring, fiscal analysis, internal controls, projections, and fiscal reporting
- Experience negotiating, writing and monitoring contracts
- Successful track record in managing and developing staff and conducting employee performance reviews
- Experience with process improvement
- Experience with analyzing, revising, and developing policies and procedures
- Experience managing special projects and presenting ideas to senior management
- Detail orientated with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product
- Experience conducting presentations to executives, Boards, and Commissions
- Ability to compile and analyze information and develop recommendations based on the analysis
- Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner with non-fiscal professionals
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Ability to act as a strategic business leader for division managers and stakeholders
- Manages budget development; balances fiscal and operational priorities; prioritizes and allocates resources; and coordinates resources with other programs or departments. Planning and forecasting activities with department executives to achieve department goals. Reviews and prepares various fiscal reports.
- Oversees accounting operations; managing accounts receivables and payables; monitors fiscal activity; ensuring legal compliance with governmental accounting standards and general accepted accounting practices.
- Reviews and analyzes contracts, and proposals for fiscal soundness and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles and County policy; and assists in developing, preparing, and reviewing Federal and State grant budgets. Ensures business processes, administration, and fiscal management are appropriate.
- Prepares or reviews complex cost reports and cost allocation plan; reviews financial documents prepared by others for accuracy, form, and content; interprets and resolves audit findings.
- Supervises others, including oversee the work of accountants, paraprofessional technical and clerical staff performing task in: general ledger, revenue accounting, expenditure accounting, accounts payable, controlling and issuance of warrants; may set standards and evaluate the work of staff; participate in the selection and training of staff.
- Exercises a high-level of independent action and decision making at the program level.
- Evaluates work process, organizational systems, policies, procedures, and technology in order to establish cost accounting data. Analyzes system design alternatives for development of accounting systems and improvements to existing systems
- Reads, interprets, and explains rules, regulations, laws, and policies regarding fiscal programs to staff and customers to ensure compliance with contract terms, accounting procedures and applicable statutes; analyzes new laws and regulations for impact on the organization and develops systems and procedures to ensure compliance; trains users and prepares presentations for staff and customers.
- Oversee the proper accounting of public monies collected by the Probation Department for accurate and timely distribution to victims, other departments and agency funds (pass-through revenue).
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or related field; and five (5) years of professional experience in fiscal management, budgeting, organizational or operational analysis, including two (2) year of supervisory experience; OR,
- A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above.
- Accounting and auditing, principles, practices and standards.
- Principles and practices of supervision.
- Project management techniques.
- Use of automated systems for financial accounting/auditing/reporting.
- Fiscal monitoring and control mechanisms.
- Rules and regulations that apply to government accounting.
- Microsoft Office products.
- Manage a program of diversified functions.
- Exercise independent decision making.
- Communicate effectively (oral and written).
- Effectively supervise and direct technical staff.
- Evaluate administrative and abstract accounting/auditing concepts and procedures.
- Develop and utilize complex Excel worksheets
- Adapt to internal and external policy changes and legal mandates.
- Create and deliver public presentations.
- Exhibit sound judgment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Interpret laws, regulations, legislation, policies and procedures.
- Review Application and Supplemental Questionnaire to determine applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ): Candidates will be emailed a notice with instructions to complete a Personal History Questionnaire. Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the selection process. Candidates who successfully pass the PHQ will advance to the next step in the selection process.
- Application Ranking. Applicants that meet the employment standards will have their application evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their application that demonstrates the skillset outlined in the ideal candidate section. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual
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Description
Notice of Change: This position has been extended and will close on 5/21/24 at 4:59 PM PST.
Note: The county is currently engaged in a management classification and compensation project which is projected to result in changes to this job classification and compensation range at the conclusion of the project. Pending board approval, effective June 24th, 2024, this position is projected to be a Financial Services Manager II classification under the new management classification and compensation structure. The salary range for this position is projected to be $ $71.34 per hour. If hired into this position after June 24th, 2024, this position will be at-will and exempt from Civil Service protections. (applicable to Manager I, II, III levels).
We are accepting applications to fill one full-time Fiscal Manager vacancy in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria. The current vacancy is in the Probation Department.
The Santa Barbara County Probation Department is seeking a Fiscal Manager with strong analytical and communication skills and a desire to make a difference. The Fiscal Manager is a Program/Business Leader - General classification and reports to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of the Probation Department.
The Fiscal Manager, under general supervision, manages and is responsible for department and project assignments including the department budget, five-year forecasts and other complex financial analysis and specialized studies. This position will be responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly and annual financial system closing process, and coordinating fiscal reviews. The incumbent will prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations.
The incumbent will lead 2 direct supervisory reports and approximately 8 indirect reports and will manage internal control for all fiscal operational transactions for the management of our $88 million budget. The incumbent will model behaviors that exemplify exceptional service; provide effective and ethical leadership; creatively and strategically plan, develop, and implement programs that use human and financial resources to achieve results; are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the mission and key business objectives; engage stakeholders; communicate and collaborate effectively at multiple levels; develop employees; analyze issues and data; and efficiently use public resources.
For more information about the Probation Department visit:
The ideal candidate will possess some but not all of these areas of expertise:
Examples of Duties
Employment Standards
Possession of the core competencies listed here and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position's level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment; AND
Supplemental Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of 12 months.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. For information on benefits click here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
Statement of Commitment: The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Friday, May 17, 2024 at4:59 P.M. (PST); Postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
Collin Graham, Senior Employment Analyst;
