Manager, Fiscal Services at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN
- Salary: $122,482 - $149,229 Annually USD Annually
- Salary Top:149229
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
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Job Description
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.
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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.
Closing Date/Time: 2026-05-26 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Santa Barbara County Education Office
Show moreThe Santa Barbara County Education Office provides service and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers 200 distinct programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County. Our local partnerships, non-profits, and programs reflect a collective community belief in the value of public education.
SBCEO is one of 58 county offices in California. County offices support local school districts by providing services that can be delivered more efficiently and economically at the county level. These include implementing new standards, staff development and training programs; fiscal support for districts including payroll; designing business and personnel systems; and performing many other services to meet the changing needs of local school districts. County offices of education also provide a wide range of instructional programs, including special education, early childhood education, career and technical education, programs for youth at risk, and instruction in juvenile detention facilities.
The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is an intermediate agency between the California State Department of Education and the 20 school districts that are located within the county's boundaries. Our mission is to provide service and leadership for students, educators, school districts, and finance.
SBCEO student services include Special Education Programs, Child Development and Early Education Programs, Children's Creative Project, Transitional Youth Services, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Migrant Education, Nurses and Psychologists, and Regional Occupational Program and Career Technical Education.
Teacher and administrator services include Credential Services, Educational Technology Services, Peer Assistance and Review Program, Professional Development and technical assistance, Teacher Induction Program, teacher support and recognition programs, classified employee recognition programs, and technology training.
SBCEO special programs include Author-Go-Round, Battle of the Books, Breakfast with the Authors, CATCH, Children and Family Resource Services, Computers for Families, County Spelling Bee, I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, Industry-Education Councils, Mock Trial, Partners In Education volunteer coordination program, Public Health/School Nurse Partnership, Retirement counseling for STRS members, Showcase of Innovative Learning, Tobacco Use Prevention Education, THRIVE Guadalupe, and Welcome Every Baby.
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