Fiscal Division Manager - Health Agency presso County of San Luis Obispo, CA

About the Department

The County of San Luis Obispo Health Agency is seeking an experienced and strategic Fiscal Division Manager (County Classification: Division Manager – Administration and Fiscal) to lead the agency’s fiscal operations. This executive-level position is responsible for the oversight and management of complex budgeting, financial planning, fund accounting, and cost reporting across a large and multifaceted agency.

The Division Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability of the Health Agency by developing and implementing long-term fiscal strategies, overseeing multi-year forecasts, and ensuring compliance with County policies and regulatory requirements. This position also provides high-level financial consultation to executive leadership and supports data-driven decision-making through in-depth financial analysis and reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned fiscal leader to make a meaningful impact on our community through sound financial stewardship and strategic resource management.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the development, preparation, and administration of the Agency’s budget.
• Oversee all fiscal operations, including fund accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, internal controls, grant reporting and compliance with state/federal funding rules.
• Develop and implement long-term fiscal strategies to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with agency goals.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to support executive decision-making and strategic planning.
• Authorize and control expenditures within established budgetary limits and ensure compliance with County policies and applicable regulations (e.g., GASB).
• Provide high-level financial consultation and recommendations to executive leadership on budgetary and fiscal matters.
• Lead the development and implementation of fiscal policies, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and budget documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and respond to changes in legislation, regulations, and Countywide fiscal policies that impact agency financial operations.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff (e.g., Accounting / Billing Managers); interview and select employees; direct staff development; approve appointment, reassignment, and disciplinary actions; ensure staff meet established goals and performance expectations.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets, trends, or other performance measures. Including preparing variance analysis and insight into cost and revenue trends. 
• Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors for the assigned operational areas, coordinating the retrieval of documentation and the implementation of audit findings. 

Compensation for this classification is pending Board of Supervisor's approval, anticipated on November 4, 2025. 

Position Duties

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, results-driven leader with:

• Proven experience managing large-scale fiscal operations.
• Strong knowledge of public sector budgeting and accounting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving and team development.
• The ability to navigate complex systems and drive organizational change.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Certified Public Accountant is strongly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

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. In addition, five years of progressively responsible professional and management experience in finance or accounting, human resources, or other administrative functions, including two years of supervision over professional-level classifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date.  Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. 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 [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.