Date Posted:

October 16, 2024

Salary:

$107,021.77 – $149,830.49 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

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POSITION:

The Ventura County Probation Agency (VCPA) is looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee its fiscal operations. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing the agency’s financial activities, developing fiscal policies, and implementing systems to meet data requirements. The Accounting Manager will supervise and train accounting staff, coordinate activities with other departments, and provide complex administrative support to senior management.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, alongside extensive accounting or auditing experience and supervisory skills, including performance evaluations. They should be results-oriented, motivated, and skilled in change management, time management, team leadership, and critical thinking. Effective communication and problem-solving abilities are essential, as well as strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to foster collaborative relationships with diverse partners. This position is pivotal in ensuring the financial integrity and efficiency of the VCPA.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Extensive education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: A) Bachelor’s degree with at least 18 semester units of college-level accounting coursework, including 1 semester of Managerial Accounting and 1 additional upper division business related course, AND: 5 years of progressively responsible professional accounting or auditing experience of which 4 years must be experience at a supervisory or management level with responsibilities for unit operations, program development or project management; OR B) 2 years of experience as a Manager, Accounting I for the County of Ventura. Substitution: A Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration (MBA) degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation, may be substituted for 1 year of professional accounting/auditing experience for a maximum substitution limit of 1 year experience.

How to Apply:

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire. The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E). In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and is completed with care and diligence. Responses such as “See Resume” or “Refer to Resume” are not acceptable.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, contact Kristy Madrigal by e-mail at Kristy.Madrigal@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-5094.