Fiscal Supervisor

About the role

The Fiscal Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day fiscal operations, managing general ledger accounting, specialized fiscal funds, and capital assets. The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of professional-level accounting experience in a public agency, including experience in governmental or fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day fiscal operations, perform and oversee general ledger accounting functions for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Stores, and Health Premiums, including monthly monitoring and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
• Oversee and manage assigned various fiscal funds in collaboration with site administrators and department directors to support effective financial management.
• Cookbook budgeting and account transfers for Facilities Funds with the Executive Director and support with audits and overall bond fiscal management.
• Maintain and manage Capital Assets, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance.
• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for Afterschool program categorical funds, including ASES and ELOP; coordinate with the Program Coordinator on program-level activities and required financial reporting to ensure fiscal compliance and accurate fund tracking.
• Conduct internal audits of CalCards and other financial items as assigned by the Executive Director to maintain compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Manage budgets for Proposition 28 funding, including preparation and submission of required reports.
• Affirmative action to ensure accurate reporting and annual audit compliance.
• Assist the Executive Director with budget development and various accounting functions.
• Assist with fiscal year-end close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules and coordination with external auditors as directed by the Executive Director.
• Supervise and evaluate Accounting Technicians while providing leadership, training, and performance oversight.
• Analyze financial data and develop sound recommendations.
• Communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Lead and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines effectively, utilize sound judgment when making decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in handling sensitive financial matters.
• Adapt to changing funding environments and economic conditions.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university, an emphasis in accounting or finance is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional-level accounting experience in a public agency, including experience in governmental or fund accounting.
• Successful experience in interacting with and working with colleagues.
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping practice and theory; work paper preparation; audit trail techniques and record keeping requirements; office machines, computers, and filing systems; budgeting, journals and bank statement reconciliation.
• Knowledge of SACS account code structure or equivalent training and experience to meet the essential functions of the job requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in an accounting, public finance, or related area is preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience in a public school district; Multiple facets of fund accounting, supplemented with professional courses in school accounting techniques; QSS software, knowledge of computerized accounting programs, including stand-alone and network systems; spread-sheeting techniques; account code systems and program budgeting theory; principles of governmental and fund accounting; the California School Accounting Manual (CSAM) and applicable provisions of the California Education Code; district policy and regulations; GASB compliance, Proposition 28 funding, and General Obligation Bond funds.

Benefits

Health Benefits: Classified Management Health Plans & Rates Procedure

Pay

Salary Range: 10S - Supervisory, $81,757 - $109,027 annual salary Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience.

Schedule

Work Days: 12 months (260 days) - 260 Day Work Year Calendar Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Classified Management/Confidential/Supervisory/Unrepresented

Salary Schedule

Application

All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant. All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicant and include the following: letter of interest, professional resume, two (2) current signed letters of recommendation. Application and required documents are to be submitted on or before Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; or genetic information; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, California, 93420. Phone: 805-474-3000 ext. 1190 Email: jennifer.handy@lmusd.org

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