Manager I/II/III (Fiscal & Administrative Services)

Stanislaus County; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanislaus County's Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department seeks a Manager I/II/III to lead the Fiscal/Administrative Division's Program Accounting. You will supervise Accountant II/III staff and partner with program managers on fiscal performance, ensuring regulatory compliance and responsible stewardship of public funds.

You will oversee grant monitoring for a portfolio exceeding $50 million and contracts totaling over $100 million, guiding budgeting, spending, and revenue strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and relevant education in public or business administration, Accounting, Finance, Contract Management or closely related field.
• Manager I: one year lead or supervisory experience overseeing functions involving fiscal or administrative operations in a public agency.
• Manager II: one year of progressively responsible management experience overseeing fiscal or administrative operations in a public agency.
• Manager III: two years of progressively responsible management experience overseeing fiscal or administrative operations in a public agency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the BHRS Program Accounting sub-division of the accounting division.
• Provide comprehensive oversight of all program accounting responsibilities and act as the primary fiscal partner to BHRS Program Managers.
• Assist development, reporting, and implementation of department budgets, program trends and contract spending.
• Review existing program budgets and provide information for future budgets and current fiscal year adjustments; propose enhancements to revenue management.
• Oversee grant monitoring and reporting to ensure GAAP compliance and audit-ready documentation.
• Identify problems and opportunities for improvements in Fiscal and Administrative services.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other departments, agencies, subrecipients, contractors, staff, and the public.
• Consult with Department Managers/Staff and Leadership on program financial performance, spending trends and revenue generation.

Skills

Governmental accounting principles

Fiscal compliance

Active listening

Active learning

Effective communication

Coordination

Critical thinking

Complex problem solving

Instructing

Judgement and decision making

Management of personnel resources

Monitoring

Team building

Reading comprehension

Service orientation

Social perceptiveness

Strategic planning

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, Accounting, Finance, Contract Management or related field

Job description

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department is recruiting for a Manager I/II/III to join the Fiscal/Administrative Division. The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader with exceptional management, analytical, and communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. In this role you will combine technical accounting expertise with a customer-service mindset, using data-driven decision-making to strengthen financial accountability, support organizational goals, and promote continuous process improvement.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

Oral Examination: Tentatively the Week of November 16, 2026

To learn more about BHRS opportunities, visit www.stancounty.com/bhrs/.

THE POSITION

This position will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Fiscal/Administrative Division, supervise a team of Accountant II and III's, and serve as a trusted advisor to program managers on the fiscal performance of their programs. The successful candidate will ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and sound stewardship of public funds. They will oversee complex grant accounting for an annual grant portfolio exceeding $50 million and participate in the fiscal monitoring of more than 20 provider contracts totaling over $100 million.

• Plan, lead, direct, develop, and coordinate the policies, activities, and staff of the BHRS Program Accounting sub-division of the accounting division.
• Provide comprehensive oversight of all program accounting responsibilities and act as the primary fiscal partner to BHRS Program Managers.
• Assist the BHRS Fiscal Manager IV with development, reporting, and implementation of department budgets, program trends and contract spending
• Review existing program budgets and provide information for the development of future budgets and current fiscal year adjustments. Suggest and implement enhancements and modifications to improve revenue management and/or to meet the changing needs of members, the organization, and the behavioral health industry.
• Oversee grant monitoring and reporting requirements as it relates to budget and reimbursement process ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Identify problems and opportunities such as operational changes or industry developments that Fiscal and Administrative services could improve.
• Lead, establish, and maintain cooperative working relationships with representatives of other departments, agencies, subrecipients, contractors, staff, and the public, when necessary.
• Serve in a consultative role to Department Managers/Staff and Leadership teams to help gather, understand, interpret, and clarify BHRS’s program financial performance, spending trends and revenue generation.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Governmental Accounting Principles
• Fiscal Compliance
• Active listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communicate effectively — Orally and in writing, in order to make presentations and recommendations to individuals, groups and public boards.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Complex problem solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  Federal, State and local laws.
• Instructing —Teaching others how to do something.
• Judgement and decision making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Management of personnel resources — Motivating developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Team Building — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Reading Comprehension.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Strategic Planning — Establish goals and objectives, participate in strategic planning and outcome measurement.
• Time Management — Manage tasks appropriately to accommodate multiple deadlines.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION FOR ALL LEVELS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, Accounting, Finance, Contract Management or a closely related field; AND

MANAGER I

• One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience overseeing functions involving fiscal or administrative operations in a public agency.

MANAGER II

• One (1) year of progressively responsible management experience overseeing functions involving fiscal or administrative operations in a public agency.

MANAGER III

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible management experience overseeing functions involving fiscal or administrative operations in a public agency.

Proof of education may be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-6112 to make other arrangements. Failure to submit proof will result in disqualification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

• Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
• Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.
• Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
• Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.

CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered “at will” for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the “Disability” tab.

Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the “Additional Information” section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

DISCLAIMER

Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.