County Budget & Policy Consultant

Stanislaus County; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanislaus County seeks a Finance Manager with strong budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis skills to support the Chief Executive Office. The role focuses on budget development, fiscal reporting, and policy compliance across multiple County departments.

Collaboration and proactive process improvement are essential. The ideal candidate will have public or business administration education, plus supervisory experience in finance.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of economics, accounting, and public sector budgeting.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal analysis skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and present findings to decision-makers.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and collaboration across teams.
• Experience in working with multiple departments and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze budget and fiscal issues in depth.
• Review and prepare financial reports and board items.
• Support departmental budgets and fiscal planning processes.
• Coordinate cross-departmental responses and projects.
• Provide research, forecasting, and presentations for executive leadership.
• Engage with stakeholders and ensure alignment with County mission.

Skills

Budget management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Research analysis

Presentation skills

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Public administration/Business administration degree

Master’s degree in finance/public/business administration

Tools

Excel

Spreadsheets

Database applications

MS Office

Job description

Stanislaus County seeks a Finance Manager with strong budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis skills to support the Chief Executive Office. The role focuses on budget development, fiscal reporting, and policy compliance across multiple County departments.

Collaboration and proactive process improvement are essential. The ideal candidate will have public or business administration education, plus supervisory experience in finance.