Budget Officer

The Budget Manager is a key leadership position within the County Administrative Office, responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring the County’s annual budget and long-range financial planning efforts. This role serves as the County’s budget expert, working closely with department heads, elected officials, and fiscal staff to ensure responsible stewardship of public resources. The Budget Manager analyzes financial trends, develops revenue and expenditure forecasts, supports labor costing and strategic initiatives, and provides recommendations that guide policy and operational decisions. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the County’s fiscal stability while supporting departments in achieving their service goals.

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and analytical public finance professional with extensive experience in governmental budgeting, financial forecasting, and fiscal management. They possess a strong understanding of California local government operations and can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience managing or coordinating complex public-sector budgets.
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with department leaders and elected officials.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, budget laws, and fiscal regulations.
• The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to identifying fiscal challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Leadership skills that foster teamwork, accountability, and excellent customer service.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a dynamic environment.

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is highly desirable, along with professional experience in governmental budgeting, finance, or fiscal administration.

Department Overview 

The County Administrative Office (CAO) provides leadership, strategic planning, fiscal oversight, and administrative support for County operations. The office works closely with the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and community stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of public services and responsible management of County resources.

The CAO oversees countywide budget development and monitoring, policy implementation, organizational planning, legislative analysis, special projects, and interdepartmental coordination. Through collaboration and innovation, the office supports informed decision-making and promotes the County’s mission of providing high-quality services while maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability.

About the County

Mono County, California's Great Beyond

Mono County offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through public service while enjoying an exceptional quality of life. As a small, collaborative county organization, employees work closely with leadership, take on diverse responsibilities, and see the direct results of their work in the community.

What employees value about working at Mono County: Employees appreciate Mono County’s location and lifestyle benefits, strong benefits package (including CalPERS retirement and health coverage), collaborative teams, and the opportunity to make a direct impact in public service. Our smaller, close-knit work environment fosters meaningful connections and supports work–life balance.

Explore Mono County, California’s Eastern Sierra

Mono County is a rural region with a dynamic community of 13,000 residents located in the eastern side of California’s Sierra Nevada range. Development is increasing in the area due to the consistent growth of the town of Mammoth Lakes. Known as “California’s Great Beyond” this natural playground offers a complete range of amenities and activities making it an ideal place to live and work. Enjoy fine shops, restaurants, and cafes. Snowboard, ski, or bike down mountain trails, fish for trout, explore the backcountry, play a round of golf, relax in soothing hot springs, or paddle a kayak along the shores of Mono Lake.

The town of Mammoth Lakes is the most populated region of Mono County, hosting Mammoth Mountain Ski area and various resort-community amenities. On the quieter side, June Lake, Lee Vining, Bridgeport, Walker, Coleville, Chalfant, and Benton offer a more rural atmosphere, unlimited outdoor adventures, and small-town charm.

• Retirement: CalPERS retirement and 457/401(a) Plans available.
• Medical: CalPERS health plans
• Dental & Vision
• Generous vacation and sick pay
• Discounted gym membership

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

Education: Graduation from a four- year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy or a field related to the work; A master’s degree in business, public administration or a related field is desirable

And:
Experience: Four (4) years performing professional level budgetary analysis experience in budgeting, accounting, finance in a public and/or governmental agency

Salary : $111,390 - $135,396