Manager, Finance and Payroll Services at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN

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 a proactive, solutions-oriented professional who takes the initiative to elevate the leadership and service this office provides to our districts. You earn the trust of colleagues and inspire others through your effective leadership and professional expertise. You use professional judgment and creativity to solve problems. You understand politically sensitive issues, communicate effectively, and handle yourself in a diplomatic and confidential manner. You advise, mentor, train, and collaborate with others to advance the organization and help districts operate effectively. You lead by example and foster a productive team environment. General Description Under administrative direction, provides overall management and direction of the finance and payroll functions; through subordinate supervisors, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of staff engaged in fiscal services, payroll administration, accounting operations, and related business functions for school districts served to ensure accurate financial reporting, payroll processing, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and effective support of organizational operations.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business, public, or non-profit administration, accounting, finance, or related field. Experience: Four years of experience performing professional accounting or payroll duties, preferably in a public K-12 education setting. Two years of experience as a supervisor of accounting or payroll staff are also required (in addition to, or as part of, the professional accounting or payroll experience). Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business, public, or non-profit administration, accounting, finance, or related field. Experience: Four years of experience performing professional accounting or payroll duties, preferably in a public K-12 education setting. Two years of experience as a supervisor of accounting or payroll staff are also required (in addition to, or as part of, the professional accounting or payroll experience). Equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will also be considered.

Comments and Other Information

Compensation: $133,827.00 - $163,056.00 annually (salary step increase upon successful completion of probationary period). Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System). Apply online by November 16th, 2026 at 12:00pm PST https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Comments and Other Information

Compensation: $133,827.00 - $163,056.00 annually (salary step increase upon successful completion of probationary period). Exceptional health benefits (with an option that is no cost to the employee) and a defined-benefit pension plan (California Public Employees’ Retirement System). Apply online by November 16th, 2026 at 12:00pm PST https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbceo

Closing Date/Time: 2026-11-16