Finance Analyst III

The Job

Seeking Experienced Finance Professionals
to Drive Strategic Financial Solutions at the Highest Levels of County Government

Finance and Administration, within the County’s Administrative Office, centralizes countywide financial management and oversight to ensure alignment with the priorities of the Board of Supervisors’ and the County Executive Officer’s priorities in providing accurate and timely financial information and advising County departments on financial matters. Led by the County Chief Financial Officer, this section is responsible for the preparation and administration of the County budget, including development of the five-year forecast and annual strategic fiscal plan; the administration and monitoring of the County general fund long-term debt portfolio, which includes both issuance and post-issuance activities; the annual fee and internal service rate review process; oversight and administration of the County’s capital improvement program; and oversight of centrally managed federal, state and countywide resources. Finance and Administration is also responsible for legislative activities, government relation activities, Special Projects and Board Agenda administration and providing administrative support to the County’s Law and Justice Group and Indigent Defense Program.

Finance Analyst IIIs assigned to this section primarily perform highly complex, varied, and confidential fiscal, budgetary, and financial analysis in support of the County's Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Office. Additionally, Finance Analyst IIIs assigned to this section may support the centralized management of federal, state and countywide resources. These positions exercise significant executive responsibility over matters that impact Countywide operations and perform highly complex and varied administrative and analytical work which crosses organizational group lines and impacts the County as a whole. The work performed is of the most confidential and sensitive nature and may include responsibility for employee relations activities.

EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position offers full benefits and a c ompetitive salary range of $110,260.80 - $157,518.40 annually DOQ

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16

$750 Annual Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Stipend

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.

TRADITIONAL
OPTION
BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE

MODIFIED
OPTION

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy

• Medical/Dental/Vision - family coverage with premium subsidies
• Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
• 401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 8%
• 457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
• 80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
• Flexible Spending Account - County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
• $1000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
• Wellness Programs, including health club membership
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan

• 4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option - up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Premium Subsidy

RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY WITH CALPERS AND '37 ACT PLANS

Review job-specific Benefits by following the links below:

Summary of Traditional Benefits Option

Summary of Modified Benefits Option

County Exempt Compensation Ordinance for compensation and benefits details.

Official Title: Administrative Analyst III
For more information and a detailed list of job duties, please visit the Administrative Analyst III job description .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT


Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Background : Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or other relevant field. EXPERIENCE
Option 1
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional-level administrative experience with primary responsibility for performing budgetary oversight AND conducting complex organizational and financial analysis of programs and/or business operations.
Option 2
Five (5) years of professional-level administrative experience, primarily performing analytical duties in the areas of budget/financial analysis, RFP/contracts or grants management, personnel, or organizational analysis
Notes: • Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.
• Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical experience is not considered qualifying.

Desired Qualifications

In addition to extensive governmental budgeting and finance experience, the ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in a qualifying field and have experience which demonstrates the ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of independence and to exercise sound judgment in recommending viable solutions. The ideal candidate must also be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative; be customer service oriented and politically savvy, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to effectively coordinate and confer with groups and individuals of various levels. Working knowledge of and experience with SAP's enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications is highly desired.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Examination process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information .

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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