Salary : $103,979.20 - $139,339.20 Annually
Location : 481 Fourth Street - Hollister, CA. 95023, CA
Job Type: Regular, F-T
Job Number: 02286
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description Under direction, performs professional financial, accounting, and statistical analysis in support of County operations; maintains fiscal controls and records; prepares financial transactions and reports; analyzes budgets, grants, contracts, programs, and operations; conducts studies, evaluations, and feasibility analyses; and prepares findings and recommendations to support effective County administration and decision-making. Performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is characterized by responsibility for performing moderately complex fiscal and financial analysis in support of County programs, services, and operations. Positions work within the County Executive Office to analyze financial information, evaluate fiscal activity and trends, monitor revenues and expenditures, prepare financial reports and projections, and provide technical analysis and recommendations to support program and organizational decision-making. Positions may be assigned responsibility for significant fiscal activities or larger County programs and may provide technical direction or supervision to lower-level fiscal staff.
This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Analyst series by the specialized nature of its work. Positions in this classification are primarily responsible for fiscal and financial analysis and related financial management activities, while Administrative Analysts perform broader administrative, programmatic, and budgetary analysis and support. The distinguishing feature of this classification is the depth of specialized fiscal and financial responsibility rather than the general administrative scope of the work. Incumbents are under the general direction of the Chief Budget Officer and may work under the direction of, or receive assignments from, various Executive Office management staff.
Example of Duties EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
• Participates in and oversees the development, administration, and monitoring of departmental budgets, including revenue and expenditure projections, forecasting, multi-year cash flow analysis, cost containment, funding allocations, and grant disbursements; identifies and recommends solutions to budgetary concerns.
• Coordinates the County budget process, communicates schedules and deadlines, assists departments with budget preparation, and reviews submissions for accuracy, completeness, appropriate funding sources, and compliance with County policies and priorities.
• Analyzes departmental budgets, revenues, expenditures, and funding allocations; researches fiscal trends and recommends adjustments to appropriations, positions, and funding sources.
• Reviews and analyzes accounting and financial records, reconciles accounts, prepares journal entries and financial reports, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Monitors and administers grant funds; ensures compliance with applicable requirements; prepares claims, status reports, financial information, and supporting documentation.
• Analyzes legislation, contracts, agreements, programs, organizational structures, and staffing patterns to determine fiscal and administrative impacts and develop recommendations.
• Coordinates the resolution of complex or cross-departmental budget and fiscal issues and provides technical assistance regarding County accounting, budgeting, and financial policies and procedures.
• Conducts financial, operational, performance, and compliance reviews and audits; researches records and processes, evaluates findings, and recommends corrective actions and improvements.
• Develops and recommends fiscal policies, procedures, controls, and business processes to improve operational efficiency, maximize available funding, and minimize costs.
• Prepares financial, statistical, and narrative reports, presentations, and materials for the Board of Supervisors, including agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence.
• Provides technical direction, training, and assistance to departmental staff and may supervise technical or clerical personnel.
• Provides technical support and documentation to external, governmental, and regulatory auditors and assists departments in implementing audit recommendations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting,
finance, business administration or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, or a closely related fiscal field, including substantial experience in public sector accounting.
Special Requirements:1.Ability to qualify for security clearance through a background investigation, including a fingerprint check.
2.Possession of a valid California class C driver license.
Knowledge Of/Ability To Knowledge of:Principles and practices of governmental accounting, fiscal management, budget development and administration, financial analysis, and internal controls; principles and practices of financial reporting, revenue and expenditure analysis, cash flow forecasting, account reconciliation, and fiscal monitoring; principles and practices of grant administration, including funding requirements, financial reporting, compliance, and disbursement of grant funds; applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, contracts, and agreements governing governmental financial operations, grants, and fiscal activities; methods and techniques for researching, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting financial, budgetary, operational, and statistical information; principles and practices of program and financial management, including contracts, purchasing, appropriations, and resource allocation; audit principles and practices and methods for evaluating compliance, internal controls, and financial and operational processes; principles and techniques for developing, implementing, and evaluating fiscal policies, procedures, and business processes; organization, functions, and interrelationships of County government departments, programs, and services; sources of information related to County programs, services, legislation, and governmental fiscal activities; principles and techniques of effective communication for presenting complex financial and technical information; modern office technology and financial, spreadsheet, database, and other information systems used in fiscal and budgetary analysis.
Ability to:Analyze complex budgets, financial practices, revenues, costs, and fiscal operations; develop recommendations for program and financial improvements; conduct administrative, fiscal, financial, and operational studies; research issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend improvements; coordinate budgeting, fiscal reporting, grants, contracts, staffing proposals, and other programmatic activities; gather, analyze, interpret, summarize, and present complex administrative, financial, technical, and statistical information; prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, recommendations, and presentations; interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to departmental programs and operations; develop methods and procedures for collecting, analyzing, and reporting administrative, financial, and operational data; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the public, agency staff, and personnel at all levels of authority; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with departmental personnel, other County departments, public agencies, and the general public; develop subject matter expertise; assist in establishing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards; independently organize and prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate records, and meet critical deadlines.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff, other agencies, and the public.
Disaster Service Workers: All San Benito County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following significant emergency or disaster.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS FOR CONFIDENTIAL/CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES(This is meant to be an overview of benefits only. For full benefit terms and conditions, please see MOU)
Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:
Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Newly hired C/CM employees may be eligible for higher vacation accrual rate for previous public sector experience (verification required).Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
- < 4 years of service = 10 days per year
- 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
- 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
- 15 + years of service = 20 days per year
Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated.
Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 4 floating) for most employees.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Medical Plan: Comprehensive CalPERS medical plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are eligible to participate.
Increase County contributions to medical effective January 2024.
a. Employee Only: $750.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
b. Employee Plus One: $1,250.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
c. Family: $1,515.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum
The County's contribution above shall be prorated for positions that are less than .90 FTE rounding to the nearest one-quarter time.
HRA: Employee Only Medical Plan: $1,500 maximum
Employee Plus One Medical Plan: $3,000 maximum.
Employee Plus Family Medical Plan: $4,000 maximum.
Employees who are eligible to receive a "cash in lieu of' enrollment in the County's medical plan shall receive a taxable payment of $150 monthly (pro-rated into biweekly installments of $69.23).
Dental Plan: County contributes $30 to Delta Dental plan for full-time employees and their families.
Vision Plan: The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to full-time employees only.
Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.
Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Voluntary life insurance plans available.
Disability Insurance: Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care available, pre-tax deductions.
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I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed.
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid State Driver's License?
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance or a closely related field?
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Please indicate your highest level of education.
