NEOGOV · 3 days ago
Accounting Team Leader - Child Support Services
Multiple Locations- See Job Description, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $133K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an experienced accounting professional for the Accounting Team Leader position within the County of Santa Barbara’s Department of Child Support Services. The role involves leading accounting and fiscal operations, managing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial requirements while providing technical guidance to staff.
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Responsibilities
Develops and manages all aspects of the departmental budget; balances fiscal priorities; prepares accurate forecast projections; and prioritizes and allocates resources within the department
Writes the Department’s 'D' pages and updates outcome measures as part of the overall budgeting process. Submits quarterly claims to the State to reconcile revenues and expenditures; submits required budget proposals and reports to the State; and responds to state and local audits as needed
Provides oversight of lease agreements by updating agreements annually in accordance with CPI; engages with landlord and General Services on renewal options and lease amendments and works with landlords to resolve issues
Provides management and oversight to Program Accounting unit by working directly and through supervisors to establish and monitor performance measures and standards of success, assess workload and pursue opportunities for process improvement
Serves as a subject matter expert and uses technical and analytical expertise to develop findings
Makes resource allocation recommendations and implements resource decisions
Troubleshoots and resolves program or work unit issues and keeps higher level management informed of issues/resolution
Oversees the preparation of or prepares contracts, reports, records, plans, and other related documents; participates in the research and analysis of policy and related information; and makes recommendations to higher-level management staff
Supervises professional, paraprofessional, and support staff
Provides oversight or coordination of human resources–related activities in support of departmental operations
May represent the County on various professional committees; and may prepare and make presentations to the public, elected officials, boards, and 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, business economics
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience involving planning, analysis, coordination and evaluation in fiscal & budget management
Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment
Excellent accounting and financial management skills
Strong proficiency in working with ERP systems to develop spreadsheets and reports
A successful track record of supervising professional, paraprofessional, and support staff
Strong attention to detail and a high level of personal responsibility for their work
Experience working within a public-sector environment
Effective communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals
A customer-service–oriented management style that fosters collaborative, positive relationships with County departments, external partners, and community stakeholders
Demonstrated strategic thinking, taking appropriate actions while anticipating future consequences and trends
A proactive approach to organizational change, including initiating and supporting improvements
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, along with a commitment to continual process improvement
The ability to mentor, develop, and engage staff to support their professional growth
Benefits
Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Term Life Insurance
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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