Departmental Finance Manager I

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Departmental Finance Manager I to oversee budget, accounting, and fiscal activities in the Budget & Fiscal Unit. This emergency-opening role offers a path to permanent County employment based on performance during the initial period.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and supervisory experience in budget administration, with potential access to internal financial reports and planning duties across the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Two years of experience supervising staff in budget, accounting, or auditing programs.
• Four years of experience supervising administrative or clerical staff responsible for or assisting in budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing programs.
• To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official transcript within seven days of the end of the filing period.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of a section handling budget, accounting, and financial management.
• Directs annual department budget planning and ensures alignment with CEO directives.
• Monitors departmental accounting system: cost, billing, revenue and trust accounts.
• Advises on budget status and reallocates funds to meet changing priorities.
• Acts as financial advisor on accounting implications of operations.
• Directs preparation of internal and external financial reports.
• Develops short- and long-term financial plans.
• Administers internal controls and periodic audits to ensure policy compliance.
• Analyzes federal/state legislation affecting revenue and budgets.
• Manages support services like procurement, warehouse, space, and facilities.

Job description

Essential Job Functions

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

Applications will be accepted from October 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST until October 05, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.

EXAM NUMBER: YD1052A-EA

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of Los Angeles County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Youth Development is seeking qualified candidates to fill an emergency Departmental Finance Manager I vacancy related to the homelessness crisis in the Budget & Fiscal Unit.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Departmental Finance Manager I.

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of a section or unit engaged in departmental financial management activities in the areas of budget, accounting, fiscal, and other financial management functions.
• Directs the planning, organization, and implementation of the department's annual budget to ensure compliance with Chief Executive Office budget directives and coordinates the preparation of department budget requests to the Chief Executive Office.
• Responsible for monitoring the departmental accounting system including cost, fiscal, billing, revenue and trust accounts.
• Advises and consults with management concerning the department's budgetary status during the year and the impact on existing and proposed departmental operations and programs; develops plans for internal reallocation of budget funds to meet changing department priorities.
• Functions as the financial advisor to department management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected department operations.
• Directs the preparation and submissions of a wide variety of internal financial reports for department management and any required financial reports for outside departments or agencies.
• Develops short- and long-term financial plans and assists in the development of department strategic financial planning.
• Administers department internal controls through ongoing monitoring activities and conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with departmental and county internal control policies and procedures.
• Analyzes Federal and State legislation affecting department revenue, collections, and budgets.
• Manages departmental support services such as central procurement, warehouse, space and facilities or other support services functions.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

OPTION 1

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a closely related field -AND- Two years of experience supervising administrative or clerical staff responsible for or assisting in the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.

OPTION 2

Four years of experience supervising administrative or clerical staff responsible for or assisting in the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.

Special Requirement Information

• To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official transcript from an accredited institution within seven(7) calendar days of the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to [e-mail]

License

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

Other Requirements

Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to travel for work-related duties.

Physical Class

2 – Positions within this class require light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Social Security Number

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Anti-Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career Path Finder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For More Information On Veteran’s Credit, Please Visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

Department Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov