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County of San Luis Obispo · 3 hours ago

Fiscal Division Manager

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency is seeking an experienced and strategic Fiscal Division Manager to lead the agency’s fiscal operations. This executive-level position is responsible for overseeing budgeting, financial planning, fund accounting, and cost reporting to ensure the financial sustainability of the Health Agency.

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Responsibilities

Direct the development, preparation, and administration of the Agency’s budget

Oversee all fiscal operations, including fund accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, internal controls, grant reporting and compliance with state/federal funding rules

Develop and implement long-term fiscal strategies to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with agency goals

Monitor and analyze financial data to support executive decision-making and strategic planning

Authorize and control expenditures within established budgetary limits and ensure compliance with County policies and applicable regulations (e.g., GASB)

Provide high-level financial consultation and recommendations to executive leadership on budgetary and fiscal matters

Lead the development and implementation of fiscal policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and accountability

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and budget documents for internal and external stakeholders

Monitor and respond to changes in legislation, regulations, and Countywide fiscal policies that impact agency financial operations

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff (e.g., Accounting / Billing Managers); interview and select employees; direct staff development; approve appointment, reassignment, and disciplinary actions; ensure staff meet established goals and performance expectations

Analyze financial performance against budgets, trends, or other performance measures. Including preparing variance analysis and insight into cost and revenue trends

Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors for the assigned operational areas, coordinating the retrieval of documentation and the implementation of audit findings

Qualification

Fiscal operations managementPublic sector budgetingFinancial analysisCertified Public AccountantStrategic planningTeam developmentLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, or a closely related field

Five years of progressively responsible professional and management experience in finance or accounting, human resources, or other administrative functions

Two years of supervision over professional-level classifications

Proven experience managing large-scale fiscal operations

Strong knowledge of public sector budgeting and accounting

Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills

A collaborative approach to problem-solving and team development

The ability to navigate complex systems and drive organizational change

The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders