Fiscal Manager

About The Position

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. This is continuous recruitment and will remain open until it is filled; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the administrative operations, including financial and budgetary, human resources, information systems, and other activities of a designated department or division.
• Organizes and manages office and business activities to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned professional, paraprofessional, technical, or clerical staff.
• Directs and oversees administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources functions of a designated department or division.
• Ensures activities comply with department standards and legal requirements.
• Identifies needs and implements improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manages office and business activities, flow of information, and communication.
• Develops and evaluates procedures, projects, and objectives.
• Led the development and implementation of projects, contracts, goals, services, and activities.
• Ensures proper and timely resolution of issues, conflicts, and discrepancies.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of narrative, financial, and statistical records, reports, and documents.
• Develops and coordinates training.
• Formulates and develops policies, procedures, and programs related to assigned areas.
• Advise departmental leadership on the impact of new or pending legislation, regulations, and Countywide policies.
• Makes recommendations for improvement.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.
• Collaborates and communicates with the public, departments, businesses, and external agencies to share information, coordinate efforts, and resolve a variety of issues.
• Manages and participates in the development of the annual department budget.
• Reviews and analyzes budgetary and financial data.
• Authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations.
• Oversees a large division or department’s fiscal operations, including grants, contracts, and accounting activities through coordination with or direct supervision of financial and support staff.
• May manage departmental human resources activities.
• Collaborates with central Human Resources on organizational development, recruitment and retention, leave management, and disciplinary actions.
• Administers disciplinary processes, including drafting and reviewing disciplinary actions on behalf of departmental management in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• May supervise departmental information technology staff or serve as a liaison for automation activities with central Information Technology or external vendors.
• Ensures the effective use of automated systems to support departmental operations.
• Aids in the implementation and maintenance of automated processes.
• Evaluates administrative systems and services for effectiveness and efficiency and recommends improvements.
• May oversee the preparation and dissemination of media or public-facing communications, reports, and other informational materials related to departmental operations, programs, or services.

Requirements

Knowledge Of Modern office practices and procedures
Policies, practices, and techniques involved in administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources management activities
Principles and best practices of governmental budget preparation and control, including forecasting, revenue and expenditure analysis, fund accounting, and multi-year financial planning
Methods and procedures for grant, contract, and procurement administration, including compliance monitoring and financial oversight
Use of automated systems and data management techniques to support administrative, fiscal, and operational functions
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Project management and evaluation
Research, analysis, and statistical evaluation techniques
Laws and best practices of human resources management
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Principles, practices, and procedures of supervision, leadership, mentoring, evaluation, training, team dynamics, and team building
Ability To Perform a variety of professional activities involved in the overall administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources management activities of a designated department or division
Manage and organize office and business activities and flow of communications and information to ensure effective and efficient activities
Collect, interpret, and evaluate budgetary, statistical, and accounting data
Independently prepare, administer, and monitor budgets, including reviewing expenses, projecting revenues, and ensuring compliance with established fiscal policies and procedures
Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or implement effective solutions
Use a variety of software applications and department-specific systems to perform assigned tasks
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a diverse population of individuals and groups
Foster effective and positive working relationships with individuals from diverse perspectives by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, effective communication, advisory expertise, mediation, conflict resolution, and consensus building

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Required
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, or a closely related field.
In addition, two years as an Administrative Officer or other progressively responsible professional-level experience in finance or accounting, human resources, or other administrative functions, including two years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Skills

Knowledge Of Modern office practices and procedures
Policies, practices, and techniques involved in administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources management activities
Principles and best practices of governmental budget preparation and control, including forecasting, revenue and expenditure analysis, fund accounting, and multi-year financial planning
Methods and procedures for grant, contract, and procurement administration, including compliance monitoring and financial oversight
Use of automated systems and data management techniques to support administrative, fiscal, and operational functions
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Project management and evaluation
Research, analysis, and statistical evaluation techniques
Laws and best practices of human resources management
Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Principles, practices, and procedures of supervision, leadership, mentoring, evaluation, training, team dynamics, and team building

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

How To Apply

This is continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcome. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov . Your attached resume will not substitute for the completion of the application. Please complete all required fields and supplemental questions. Be advised that while use of AI is common practice, we want to see your individual style and critical thinking skills in your answers to the supplemental questions. Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information. Veteran's Preference Points If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement . Equal Employment Opportunity The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.