Finance Manager III at County of Monterey

Position DescriptionAn Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free WorkplaceInvites your interest for the position ofFinance Manager III$11443 - $15628 monthlyFinal Filing Date: January 11 2026Exam #: 25/20B94/12MCSUMMARY OF POSITIONThe County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flyer.Monterey County Health Department Administration Bureau is seeking to fill a vacant Finance Manager III (FM III) position. The Health Department consists of over 1100 budgeted positions and the Finance Manager III position will provide oversight to the Departments finance team providing consistent and cohesive leadership to professional and paraprofessional finance and accounting staff. This position will help the Department respond to the increasing complexity of the finance function in the Health Department due to the increasing size of the department and the proliferation of programmatic funding streams.The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies both regular and temporary as they arise in the Health Department.Examples of DutiesExercises overall responsibility for budget preparation monitoring and control to ensure that programs are conducted within allocated funds; develops timely management reports which ensures that departmental managers are aware of budgets expenditures and revenues and program fiscal performance; prepares periodic financial reports.Develops implements monitors and continually evaluates departmental fiscal systems financial controls and accounting operations including cost accounting budgeting program billings contractor payments financial reporting and internal auditing to insure proper controls compliance with generally accepted accounting principles local state and federal policies guidelines and requirements; assures the timely and accurate fiscal year end closure of department budgets and accounting activities.Plans develops coordinates implements and evaluates fiscal management policies goals objectives procedures and standardsAssures that the Departments fiscal program adheres to standards to meet State and Federal Audit requirements; prepares complex responses to disputed State and federal audit requirements and prepares materials for appeals as appropriate; provides coordination and follow-up to external auditors engaged by the County to perform fiscal and compliance audits.Selects trains assigns and evaluates the work performance of subordinate staffDesigns and participates in quantitative analysis of systems and programs analyzes data and projected trends and prepares complex technical and financial reports rate studies and major project plans.Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with department management and staff other county departments outside agencies vendors and external auditors.To view the complete job description please visit the Monterey County website: Finance Manager IIITHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATEWill have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:Thorough Knowledge of:Principles and methods of public finance administration particularly in the areas of accounting operations budgeting preparation and management; fiscal control auditing cost accounting financial reporting forecasting financial analysis internal financial and operations auditing.Principles and methods of supervision and management including analysis and organization; selection and evaluation of employees and their training and development.Accounting and auditing principles and practices used in public finance including third-part reimbursement principles policies and procedures.Working Knowledge of:Principles and practices of internal auditing and operations auditing.Computerized data processing as it relates to accounting operations and management information systems.Operating principles and capabilities of personal computers and mainframe computer systemsWord Excel Access and other common PC office applications.Skill and Ability to:Plan organize direct and coordinate the fiscal and accounting operations of a large Department with a complex budget.Properly interpret and make complex financial decisions in accordance with appropriate laws regulations and policies.Develop implement and administer programs that maximize revenue and reimbursement from all sources and administer automated data gathering processing and reporting systems.Analyze complex financial problems and develop effective policies procedures and fiscal controls.Prepare review and interpret complex financial reports summaries and data.Read interpret and apply complex laws rules and regulations.Develop and achieve department and program goalsCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingPlan organize direct and evaluate the work of othersUse a PC telephone and calculatorsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent and courteous customer service.Desirable Qualifications:Ability to speak read and write effectively in English and SpanishExamples of Experience/Education/TrainingAny combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:Education:Equivalent to completion of a bachelors degree in Public or Business administration Economics Accounting Finance or a related field with course work in accounting finance and business administration.Experience:Five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of duties related to fiscal resource management including at least two years of significant administrative experience in public finance and accounting.Additional InformationCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency.BENEFITS:Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit X Benefits Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.NOTES:As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURESApply On-Line at copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hoursMonday Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:Monterey County Health DepartmentAttn: Human Resources Division1270 Natividad RoadSalinas CA 93906.Phone: Fax: The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:A completed County of Monterey Employment ApplicationResponses to the Supplemental QuestionsApplicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered; Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES:The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e. surviving spouses of veterans spouses of totally disabled veterans and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference ApplicationTo apply for veterans preference points veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline of Sunday January 11 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST) to EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONMonterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Michelle Cazola Human Resources Analyst I at or Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Dealership Experience,QuickBooks,Accounting,Corporate Finance,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Management,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 11442 - 15628