Fiscal and Budget Officer

Under the direction of the Director of Internal Services, the Finance and Budget Officer is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing and directing the financial operations of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). Duties include but are not limited to budgeting, long-term and short-range fiscal planning, financial analysis and reporting, accounting, audits, revenues and expenses, grant financial control, contracts, payroll and related responsibilities consistent with accepted financial, budget and accounting standards.

This is the management level position within the Finance classification series. This classification is distinguished from lower-level classifications in the Finance Department in that the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day management of department operations and overall financial governance in support of the agency.

Position Brochure: https://www.sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Finance-and-Budget-Officer-Brochure.pdf

Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field and management experience as a department manager, administrative officer or department director.

Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in institutional financial management in a non-profit or public sector or similar environment, which included interfacing with governing boards, or equivalent; and Minimum two (2) years of management/supervisory experience administering personnel and budget

Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver’s License, or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

Please apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/e1aea638-a843-4391-8174-5a17e0456800/Santa-Cruz-County-Regional