Job Details

About The Position

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County. This is continuous recruitment and will remain open until it is filled; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. This position serves as the Fiscal Manager for Behavioral Health and reports to the Behavioral Health Fiscal and Administrative Division Manager. It oversees a team of approximately nine staff who are responsible for budget development, fiscal monitoring, and financial reporting. The Fiscal Manager ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including Medi-Cal and grant regulations. The role also supports program leadership with strategic financial planning and informed decision making. Through effective supervision, clear expectations, and ongoing coaching, this position builds a high-performing team that supports the operational and fiscal integrity of Behavioral Health programs.

Typical tasks and representative duties (not in order of importance):

• Under direction, assumes responsibility for the administrative operations, including financial and budgetary, human resources, information systems, and other activities of a designated department or division; organizes and manages office and business activities to ensure effective and efficient operations; supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned professional, paraprofessional, technical, or clerical staff.
• Directs and oversees administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources functions of a designated department or division; establishes, implements, and evaluates policies and programs; ensures activities comply with department standards and legal requirements; identifies needs and implements improvements to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manages office and business activities, flow of information, and communication; develops and evaluates procedures, projects, and objectives; organizes automation and process improvement activities for administrative and functional areas; leads the development and implementation of projects, contracts, goals, services, and activities; ensures proper and timely resolution of issues, conflicts, and discrepancies.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of narrative, financial, and statistical records, reports, and documents; develops and coordinates training.
• Formulates and develops policies, procedures, and programs related to assigned areas; ensures the preparation and revision of policy and procedural manuals.
• Advises departmental leadership on the impact of new or pending legislation, regulations, and Countywide policies; coordinates implementation of changes to ensure organizational compliance.
• Monitors and assesses department programs, services, and operations for financial effectiveness and operational efficiency and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees; recommends appointments, reassignments, and disciplinary actions; assigns and reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and performance standards.
• Collaborates and communicates with the public, departments, businesses, and external agencies to share information, coordinate efforts, and resolve a variety of issues.
• Will manage and participate in the development of the annual department budget; reviews and analyzes budgetary and financial data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations; oversees a large division or department's fiscal operations, including grants, contracts, and accounting activities through coordination with or direct supervision of financial and support staff.
• May manage departmental human resources activities; collaborates with central Human Resources on organizational development, recruitment and retention, leave management, and disciplinary actions; administers disciplinary processes, including drafting and reviewing disciplinary actions on behalf of departmental management in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• May supervise departmental information technology staff or serve as a liaison for automation activities with central Information Technology or external vendors; ensures the effective use of automated systems to support departmental operations; assists in the implementation and maintenance of automated processes; evaluates administrative systems and services for effectiveness and efficiency and recommends improvements.
• May oversee the preparation and dissemination of media or public-facing communications, reports, and other informational materials related to departmental operations, programs, or services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices and procedures
• Principles, practices, and techniques involved in administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources management activities
• Principles and best practices of governmental budget preparation and control, including forecasting, revenue and expenditure analysis, fund accounting, and multi-year financial planning
• Methods and procedures for grant, contract, and procurement administration, including compliance monitoring and financial oversight
• Use of automated systems and data management techniques to support administrative, fiscal, and operational functions
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Project management and evaluation
• Research, analysis, and statistical evaluation techniques
• Laws and best practices of human resources management
• Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Principles, practices, and procedures of supervision, leadership, mentoring, evaluation, training, team dynamics, and team building

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of professional activities involved in the overall administrative, financial, budgetary, and human resources management activities of a designated department or division
• Manage and organize office and business activities and flow of communications and information to ensure effective and efficient activities
• Collect, interpret, and evaluate budgetary, statistical, and accounting data
• Independently prepare, administer, and monitor budgets, including reviewing expenses, projecting revenues, and ensuring compliance with established fiscal policies and procedures
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or implement effective solutions
• Use a variety of software applications and department-specific systems to perform assigned tasks
• Promote an organized, professional, and safety-conscious work environment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to a diverse population of individuals and groups
• Foster effective and positive working relationships with individuals from diverse perspectives by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, effective communication, advisory expertise, mediation, conflict resolution, and consensus building

How To Apply

This is continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at any time without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. 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. 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 welcome.

Your attached resume will not substitute for the completion of the application. Please complete all required fields and supplemental questions. Be advised that while use of AI is common practice, we want to see your individual style and critical thinking skills in your answers to the supplemental questions.