Manager, Fiscal Services

Manager, Fiscal Services at Santa Barbara County Education Office Print Application Deadline 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/8/2026 Contact Gabriel Purvis 8059644711 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $122,482

• $149,229 Annually Add'l Salary Info Hiring range: $122,482
• 149,229 (current top salary: $149,229); plus a 4% salary increase effective July 1, 2026 Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time About the Employer The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County
• from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.

Job Summary Job Summary Our ideal candidate You are an innovative professional with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of establishing rapport and earning the trust of colleagues and end users through your demeanor and results. You are highly responsible and take ownership of all tasks and responsibilities of the position. You successfully set priorities, work accurately and efficiently, and meet deadlines. You conduct research, thoroughly analyze data, and summarize and express complex concepts concisely to others who have varying levels of understanding. You understand politically sensitive issues and handle them in a diplomatic and confidential manner. You take the initiative to solve problems, either independently or in collaboration with other managers. You mentor and train others, and give credit where it is due. You are solutions oriented, inspire others, and lead by example. You are committed to providing the best service available to the Santa Barbara County Education Office and the members of your team. General description Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and directs financial accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely accounting reports, statements of financial condition, processing and payment of accounting transactions, and accounting for determining revenues and special funding. Facilitates development of, and compiles information for the annual budget process. Responsible for the efficient and effective operations of accounting and budget administration functions that include but are not limited to special accounts, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, budget administration, and general ledger. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Four years of experience performing professional accounting duties, preferably in an educational setting. Two years of experience as a supervisor of accounting staff are also required (in addition to, or as part of, the professional accounting experience). Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Four years of experience performing professional accounting duties, preferably in an educational setting. Two years of experience as a supervisor of accounting staff are also required (in addition to, or as part of, the professional accounting experience). Comments and Other Information Compensation Hiring range: $122,482

• 149,229 (current top salary: $149,229); plus a 4% salary increase effective July 1, 2026. A salary step increase will be granted upon successful completion of the one year probationary period. Comments and Other Information Compensation Hiring range: $122,482
• 149,229 (current top salary: $149,229); plus a 4% salary increase effective July 1, 2026.

A salary step increase will be granted upon successful completion of the one year probationary period. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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