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County of Santa Barbara · 1 day ago

Accounting Team Leader - Child Support Services

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $133K/yr

4+ years exp

The County of Santa Barbara’s Department of Child Support Services is seeking an Accounting Team Leader to oversee accounting and fiscal operations. This role involves leading a team, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various county departments to support effective financial practices.

ConsultingGovernmentNon Profit

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

Accounting operationsBudget managementFinancial reportingFiscal analysisERP systemsSupervisionPublic-sector experienceCustomer service orientationAnalytical skillsEffective communicationAttention to detailStrategic thinkingMentoring

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

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

Retirement Plans 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

Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting

County Paid Term Life Insurance