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

Stanislaus County; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanislaus County's Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Department seeks a Manager I/II/III to lead the Fiscal/Administrative Division, supervising Accountant II and III staff and advising program managers on fiscal performance.

The successful candidate will ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and sound stewardship of public funds, overseeing grants exceeding $50 million and contracts over $100 million.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, Accounting, Finance, Contract Management or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated management experience in a public agency setting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental fund accounting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate policies, activities, and staff of the BHRS Program Accounting subdivision.
• Oversee program accounting responsibilities and act as fiscal partner to BHRS Program Managers.
• Assist with development, reporting, and implementation of department budgets, program trends and contract spending.
• Oversee grant monitoring and reporting to ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead collaboration across departments and stakeholders to improve fiscal performance.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Fiscal compliance

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Grant accounting

Data-driven decision making

Auditing

Team coordination

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

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.

Questions? We're Here to Help!

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Recruitment Team at [phone] or [e-mail].

• 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