Fiscal Manager (Accounting/Auditing)

CAREER DESCRIPTION

FISCAL MANAGER (ACCOUNTING/AUDITING)

SALARY INFORMATION

This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open to the public eligible list to fill current/future Fiscal Manager positions. The current vacancy is in Auditor Controller - Central Payroll. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on

TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PST) .

ORANGE COUNTY
Whether it’s manicured beach towns or celebrated theme parks, all framed by oceanfront towns and luxury yachts, Orange County is commonly known as “The OC” and stands out as one of the state’s most iconic destinations. With a population of over three million residents, Orange County is the sixth largest county in the United States. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches, three major harbors, vast wilderness parks, beautiful nature preserves, and approximately 402 miles of riding and hiking trails. The OC is a destination region rich with top-notch universities and colleges, some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation, many corporate headquarters and technology firms, and four international airports within an hour’s drive. Many world-class meeting and entertainment venues, convention centers, and some of the state’s most popular attractions such as Disneyland and California Adventure Resorts, Knott’s Berry Farm, and major sports franchises including the Anaheim Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks Hockey, the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team call the OC home. Orange County embraces vibrant, historic, and diverse neighborhoods, and welcomes millions of visitors per year, truly making it where the world comes to live, work, and play.Click here to learn more about the County of Orange.

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER

The mission of the Auditor-Controller Department is to promote public oversight, provide accountability, and support financial decision-making for the County. As the Auditor-Controller Department carries out its vision and mission, it will conduct business with the highest ethical and due diligence standards and demonstrate commitment to the public, other County departments and agencies, and its own employees.

You can learn more about the Auditor-Controller Department by clicking here .

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Fiscal Manager (Central Payroll & Employee Benefits Manager) leads a team of payroll specialists who is responsible for the accurate and timely completion and submission of over 18,000 bi-weekly payroll transactions, IRS and EDD Tax Reporting and payroll journal vouchers. The position creates and sets payroll policies, provides payroll guidance and enforces compliance with the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the County and various rep units. This position also provides financial services on Employee Benefits accounting and act as a liaison between Auditor-Controller Office and CEO Employee Benefits. The Fiscal Manager must be familiar with policies, rules, and regulations in order to effectively resolve conflicts and troubleshoot potential payment or calculation issues. Frequent interaction with various department/agency personnel, and outside vendors requires tact and diplomacy. The Fiscal Manager will also be responsible for the supervision of management and non-management level staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and hiring, while promoting a culture of accountability and teamwork, and other duties as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Five (5) years of accounting, finance and/or human resources experience; must include three (3) years of payroll experience and one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.

Applicable experience/training includes overseeing and directing payroll policies and procedures, complying with federal and state laws and regulations, supervising a payroll team, maintaining accurate payroll records, and coordinating payroll activities with HR, Systems and accounting departments,

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will demonstrate experience and/or training in the following areas below:

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• A Valid Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) license is highly desired but not required

• Understanding of policies, rules, and regulations regarding County procedures.
• Understanding of internal controls and risk management.
• Experience with the use of accounting applications, software, and/or systems such as MS Excel, MS Word, CAPS+ Finance and Purchasing System and, payroll/human resource applications such as CAPS+ HR and Payroll System or cloud based HR/Payroll platform.
• Experience with processes, methods, and techniques related to accounting and payroll policies.
• Handling sensitive payroll information

• Overseeing internal payroll audits to maintain accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes, codes, laws, regulations, bargaining labor agreement related to payroll and benefit processing, calculations, and reporting requirements

Problem Solving and Analysis

• Creating and enforcing payroll policies and procedures that align with organizational goals.
• Analyzing data, identifying errors and reconciling complex payroll issues and finding solutions
• Analyzing functional requirements, interpret rules, regulations, policies, and collective bargaining agreements

• Exhibiting innovation and creativity in identifying and resolving problems as they occur.
• Working effectively in group problem solving situations.
• Anticipating potential issues and addresses them proactively and appropriately.
• Is a change agent champion and anticipates and/or quickly responds to program mandate and/or organizational changes through the use of effective project management skills.

Leadership | Supervision

• Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and mitigating risks related to tax and labor law compliance.

• Leading confidently by taking personal responsibility for decisions and facilitates issue resolution.
• Looking for ways to streamline processes or create efficiencies.

• Directing payroll operations, supervising staff, and providing strategic guidance.

• Managing and evaluating staff performance, including training and coaching staff, coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands, and assigning/monitoring work Is accountable for personal and unit performance and goal achievement and maintains sufficient content and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job effectively.
• Keeping staff informed of updates or changes to policies or procedures affecting their work.
• Facilitating groups and building consensus using persuasive reasoning.

Effective Communication

• Communicating effectively and apply interpersonal skills when interacting with employees, coworkers, human resources, finance, and IT to integrate payroll processes with broader organizational systems and initiatives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Presenting ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please click here to learn about the minimum qualifications for the Fiscal Manager classification.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening(Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview (100% Weighted)
A panel of job knowledge experts will interview and evaluate each candidate's responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. This is a competitive process; therefore, candidate responses to the structured questions should be thorough, detailed, and complete. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sam Apraku at 714-834-3116 or at Samuel.Apraku@ac.ocgov.com

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information .
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 5/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Orange

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