County of Santa Barbara · 1 hour ago
Financial Services Manager II
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$126K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThe County of Santa Barbara is seeking a Financial Services Manager II to lead a team dedicated to financial management for the Public Defender’s Office. This role involves overseeing budgeting, contracts, and fiscal accountability while ensuring compliance with County and State requirements.
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Responsibilities
Establishes annual goals and priorities, influences the direction for new or revised services, programs, processes, standards or operational plans based upon the long-term strategies
Researches, analyzes, develops, and reviews original fiscal, compliance, and related reports, contracts, plans, grant proposals, materials, presentations, and other documents; and develops and makes recommendation to departmental leadership
Responsible for accounting, budget, accounts receivable/payable, debt management, financial analysis and auditing for the Department. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates accounting, audit, claims management, taxation, and other fiscal programs and/or projects
Assists in coordination and development of the Department's budget, requiring justifications and consideration of funding and service levels
Serves as a subject matter expert and uses technical and analytical expertise to develop findings
Develops, implements, and evaluates services and programs to ensure adherence to strategic and performance goals; manages work systems and processes; maintains and updates procedures; researches trends and best practices in the fiscal unit of the office; and recommends and implements operational and /or program changes
Develops and administers budgetary and procurement processes; manages contracts; researches and analyzes financial information; makes resource allocation recommendations; and implements resource allocation decisions
Troubleshoots and resolves program or work unit issues and keeps departmental leadership informed of issues/resolution
Organizes, directs, supervises, and coordinates the production of various comprehensive financial, management, and statistical reports for planning, projections, and reporting; and/or making recommendations to departmental leadership
Assists in monitoring and reporting to the County Executive Office and/or County Board of Supervisors fiscal issues and solutions impacting the department
Assists in analyzing new legislation or changes in regulations to determine impact on the Department's finances and operations. Coordinates with managers and executives accordingly and participates in devising strategies for complying with changes
Supervises the fiscal staff of the office and is responsible for conducting staff training, assigning and reviewing staff work, employee development, discipline and performance evaluations
Coordinates work with the general public, County staff, external agencies, etc.; may represent the County on various professional committees; and may prepare and make presentations to the public, elected officials, boards, and/or other stakeholders
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics or a related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in fiscal management, including responsibility for budget development and monitoring, grant preparation and oversight, and contract management, including at least two (2) years as a supervisor or manager
Financial certifications with a preference in government finance management
Demonstrate strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, including GAAP and GASB standards
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and mandates
Extensive experience with financial accounting and managing financial systems, budget development and monitoring, fiscal analysis, internal controls, projections, and fiscal reporting
Experience negotiating, writing and monitoring contracts
Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff to support performance, growth, and operational goals
Lead with a collaborative management style that fosters trust, accountability, and team development
Identify and recommend improvements to financial and business processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
Manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience with analyzing, revising, and developing policies and procedures
Experience managing special projects and presenting ideas to leadership
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 Department managers and stakeholders
Preferred
CPA license preferred
Benefits
Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Holidays: 12 days per year
Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee’s premium.
Life Insurance: $20,000 Term Life Insurance
Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan and eligibility to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County contributes 0.24% of base salary to a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Retirement reciprocity
Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
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