Departmental Finance Manager Iii

Position: DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE MANAGER III
Exam number

F1054B-R

When to Apply:

We will be accepting online applications from Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.(PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, February 13, 2026, to be accepted.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The Los Angeles County Probation Department is leading the way to rebuild lives and make our communities healthier and safer. As we modernize the services we provide to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism, technology plays a vital role in enabling our law enforcement officers to make a difference in people's lives.

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent compensation package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays.  to see a list of employee benefits.

Special Salary Information:

This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.

* Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of sections involved in extensive and complex departmental financial management activities in the areas of budget, accounting, fiscal, financial analysis, financial reporting, 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.

* Directs the departmental general accounting system including cost, fiscal, billing, revenue and trust accounts; analyzes and interprets accounting provisions and regulations and provides recommendations for their implementation and impact on department programs.

* Advises and consults with management concerning the department's budgetary status during the year and the impact on existing and proposed department 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 submission of a wide variety of internal financial reports for department management and any required financial reports for outside 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 department and County internal control policies and procedures.

* Analyzes Federal and State legislation affecting department revenue, collections, and budgets.

* Initiates and directs the preparation of cost, revenue, and accounting system procedure studies and recommends and implements policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.

* Manages department support services such as central…