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Posted: 01-May-23
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: Salary: $141,014 - $171,812
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The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking an experienced financial manager to lead our School Business Advisory Services team, which supports 20 school districts in our county with budget management and financial administration.
Our Ideal Candidate
You are an excellent and visionary leader with many years of experience in roles of responsibility and independence, preferably in the field of accounting, school finance, or business administration. You take pride in the services you provide school districts and others and inspire your department to strive for excellence. You have a track record of success in fiscal and budget management and are technically oriented, proficient at improving systems, and an innovator. You handle and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines. You have a high level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive situations. You work well with a variety of people who are at varying levels. You lead, encourage, and assess employees well, with an eye toward their development and success. You are an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing.
General Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, plan, organize, coordinate and manage the School Business Advisory Services Department and provide guidance and direction to unit managers, coordinators, and supervisors. Assess district fiscal solvency and direct the review, approval, and monitoring of school district budgets for all school districts in Santa Barbara County under the authority of the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Formulate policies for budget review; serve as a policy and administrative resource to county school districts regarding all aspects of school finance; ensure that all districts and community colleges receive proper advice regarding all aspects of their fiscal responsibilities; direct the payroll, claims, accounting, and reporting functions of the department; and coordinate the activities and meetings of the County Committee on School District Organization and respond to related district organization issues as they occur, including working with districts on unification issues.
Requirements
Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field with significant course work in accounting.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting, auditing, budget analysis, business management, including two years of experience at a management level, preferably in a school or governmental setting.
Application Deadline: May 22, 2023
