Budget & Policy Lead — County Government

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Monterey is hiring an Assistant County Budget Director to lead the Budget and Policy Analysis Division. The role involves directing budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial analysis for county operations, with responsibilities for staff leadership and policy guidance.

The successful candidate will oversee division workflows, ensure compliance with budget laws, and coordinate cross‑department budgeting activities, reporting to the Deputy CAO – Fiscal and the County

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Budget and Policy Analysis Division; plan, assign, and prioritize work of analysts to meet budget development, monitoring, and forecasting deadlines.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate performance of analysts; oversee recruitment, onboarding and disciplinary actions.
• Review budget documents, forecasts, and staff reports; ensure accuracy and compliance with policy.
• Act with delegated authority in the absence of the Deputy CAO – Fiscal; represent before officials and the Board as needed.
• Direct annual budget preparation instructions, schedules, and technical guidance to County departments.
• Oversee budget transfers, adjustments, and technical corrections within signing authority.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or a related field

Job description

County of Monterey is hiring an Assistant County Budget Director to lead the Budget and Policy Analysis Division. The role involves directing budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial analysis for county operations, with responsibilities for staff leadership and policy guidance.

The successful candidate will oversee division workflows, ensure compliance with budget laws, and coordinate cross‑department budgeting activities, reporting to the Deputy CAO – Fiscal and the County