Salary : $93,184.00 – $118,913.60 Annually
Location : All Locations – San Luis Obispo County, CA
Job Type: Permanent – Hourly
Job Number: 0823PM-008795-01
Department: Department of Social Services
Opening Date: 08/21/2023
Closing Date: 9/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position
The Department of Social Services is seeking a reliable, motivated, and detail-oriented manager in the department’s Fiscal Division.
About the Position
The Social Services Finance Manager is responsible for monitoring and developing budgets, maximizing outside funding and revenues, and consolidating multiple fund centers into a high-level summary. The Finance Manager will have oversight to the grants team and federal revenue reporting functions. This position supervises accountant-level staff and carries out other projects as assigned.
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have exceptional analytical, time management and writing skills, as well as the ability to work in a collaborative manner with colleagues. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong finance background, preferably governmental finance, with a strong background in federal loans/grants, auditing, and cost accounting. Successful candidates should also possess strong work ethic, a high level of personal accountability and track record of effectively managing a team or program.
Successful candidates will have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strong Microsoft Excel skills, the ability to prepare, analyze and monitor budgets and be familiar with year-end financial reporting. Strong organizational and communication skills are required, as is the ability to work well with strict deadlines. Candidates should be skilled in coaching and training to share knowledge throughout the unit. Experience with SAP enterprise financial systems is also preferred.
Education and Experience:
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. (Job-related, professional-level experience may substitute for the required education, on a year-for-year basis.) In addition, three years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience involving work with a variety of administrative operations. One year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory position.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click “apply” at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process.
Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
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Veteran’s Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran’s preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).
Some benefits include:
– Medical (PPO, EPO), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
– Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
– Free visits to the employee health clinic
– Mental Health resources/benefits
– Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
– A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
– Optional deferred compensation Plan with up to $500 per year match
– Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
– Paid personal, sick and vacation days
– 12 paid holidays
– Employee Assistance Program
– Education and Wellness Allowance
– Post Employment Health Plan
– Family Friendly workplace policies
– Flexible work schedule options
– Rideshare commuter benefits
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County’s pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or ‘cafeteria’ contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),
Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
– Emotional Intelligence
– Supervisor/Manager academies
– Microsoft Suite courses
– Defensive Driving
– Financial management
– Retirement preparedness
– Teambuilding
– Written Communication
– Conflict Management
– Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
– Job specific conferences/trainings
Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the “Assist-to-Own” program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.
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Please describe your governmental finance and accounting background. What experience or understanding do you have in managing and preparing budgets, preparing financial reports and Board letters, managing federal and/or state funding?
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Please describe any experience you have with SAP or other enterprise-wide financial systems.
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Describe any experience with grant fund accounting and reporting.
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Which of the following describes your highest level of education?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting
- Bachelor’s degree or above in related field
- Four years of job-related experience in finance (year-for-year in lieu of education)
- Other
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Please indicate how many years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience with a variety of administrative operations you have.
- Less than 3 years
- 3-6 years
- 7-10 years
- 10+ years
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How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?
- Less than one year
- 1-3 years
- 4-6 years
- 7+ years
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Please click Yes to indicate your interest in this finance-specific Admin Services Manager position.
- Yes
- No
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