Apcd Fiscal Officer

Ventura County•Ventura, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The APCD Fiscal Officer is a management classification within the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District. Under the general direction of the Fiscal/Administration Manager or Air Pollution Control Officer, the position performs professional accounting, auditing, and statistical work of above-average difficulty; supervises support and technical staff performing department-wide accounting duties; and handles the District’s most complex accounting work involving fiscal, financial, and statistical records. The role is not eligible for overtime compensation and is eligible for benefits at the MB4 level. The officer oversees District fiscal operations, including budgets, financial statements, year-end closing, audits, grants, financial controls, and required reporting. The position also provides technical accounting guidance, coordinates with other divisions and external agencies, and may present fiscal reports to the Air Pollution Control Board. Work is primarily performed in an office environment.

Requirements

Considerable accounting experience normally gained through a bachelor's degree with at least 18 semester units of college-level accounting, including two semesters of intermediate accounting, plus five years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
Additional professional accounting experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Successful completion of the Supervision Basics series may substitute for supervisory experience at six hours of training per month of experience, up to a maximum of six months.
Possess and maintain a valid California driver license prior to appointment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
If qualifying with a degree, provide transcripts or grade reports verifying the degree and required accounting coursework within the stated submission deadline.
Foreign degrees require an academic credential evaluation establishing U.S. equivalency.
Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, theories, techniques, and methods; cost accounting; effective supervision; County/District accounting systems; governmental regulations and source documents; and electronic data processing techniques related to accounting.
Ability to supervise employees performing clerical and accounting duties; train and evaluate direct reports; understand relationships among financial and accounting records; interpret and apply complex policies, procedures, rules, regulations, contracts, and legal documents; communicate effectively; and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, coworkers, and the public.
Skill operating automated accounting systems and applying Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in accounting, fiscal, or a business-related field.
Active Certified Public Accountant license issued by the California Board of Accountancy.
Experience in a local government organization.
Experience in grant administration.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and oversee the District budget, financial statements, and other required fiscal reports and records, including fiscal year-end closing.
Resolve complex accounting problems and provide staff with guidance, technical expertise, and interpretations of fiscal policies and procedures.
Select, train, assign, and supervise support and technical staff performing accounting duties.
Prepare federal and state grant applications, financial reports, reimbursement requests, and compliance documentation.
Coordinate County, State, and federal audits, and prepare the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and OMB Federal Single Audit.
Prepare and review Board letters and, as needed, present fiscal reports to the Air Pollution Control Board.
Provide district-wide financial control of fiscal transactions; conduct final reviews and serve as signature authority for claims, warrants, vouchers, payroll documents, purchase orders, supporting bills, and other accounting documents; and authorize items for payment.
Conduct technical accounting evaluations and recommend procedural improvements and corrective actions to resolve accounting or financial problems.
Act as liaison to other divisions, departments, and external agencies to coordinate and resolve fiscal issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

General salary increases of 3.5% effective December 20, 2026, and 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.
Merit increases, including an initial 5% increase within the pay range after at least 1,040 hours, subject to satisfactory performance, with subsequent increases after each additional 2,080 hours.
Educational incentive of 2.5% for an associate's degree, 3.5% for a bachelor's degree, or 5% for a graduate degree, when the attainment is not specifically required for the position.
Bilingual incentive, based on agency need and certification, of $0.69, $1.00, or $1.32 per hour depending on proficiency level.
Additional 5% of base salary for eligible employees holding a valid Certified Public Accountant license.
Compressed workweek options, such as a 9/80 or 4/10 schedule, subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
Eligibility to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan; the position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on 401(k) contributions.
For full-time employees, flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626.86 annually toward medical, dental, and/or vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible medical, dental, vision, and/or dependent-care expenses.
Annual leave accrual of 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after five years of service; ability to redeem up to 100 hours annually after taking 80 hours in the preceding 12 months.
County Retirement Plan and Social Security contributions, with reciprocity potentially available with other public retirement systems for eligible employees.
13 paid holidays per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life insurance.
Wellness Program.