Finance Analyst III
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $110,260.80 - $157,518.40 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-01068ARPA-01
Department: County Administrative Office
Division: 11020-CAO Budget and Finance
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Seeking Experienced Finance Professionals
to Drive Strategic Financial Solutions at the Highest Levels of County Government
Finance and Administration, within the County's Administrative Office, centralizes countywide financial management and oversight to ensure alignment with the priorities of the Board of Supervisors' and the County Executive Officer's priorities in providing accurate and timely financial information and advising County departments on financial matters. Led by the County Chief Financial Officer, this section is responsible for the preparation and administration of the County budget, including development of the five-year forecast and annual strategic fiscal plan; the administration and monitoring of the County general fund long-term debt portfolio, which includes both issuance and post-issuance activities; the annual fee and internal service rate review process; oversight and administration of the County's capital improvement program; and oversight of centrally managed federal, state and countywide resources. Finance and Administration is also responsible for legislative activities, government relation activities, Special Projects and Board Agenda administration and providing administrative support to the County's Law and Justice Group and Indigent Defense Program.
Finance Analyst IIIs assigned to this section primarily perform highly complex, varied, and confidential fiscal, budgetary, and financial analysis in support of the County's Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Office. Additionally, Finance Analyst IIIs assigned to this section may support the centralized management of federal, state and countywide resources. These positions exercise significant executive responsibility over matters that impact Countywide operations and perform highly complex and varied administrative and analytical work which crosses organizational group lines and impacts the County as a whole. The work performed is of the most confidential and sensitive nature and may include responsibility for employee relations activities.
EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position offers full benefits and a competitive salary range of $110,260.80 - $157,518.40 annually DOQ
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16
$750 Annual Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Stipend
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
TRADITIONAL
OPTION
BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE
MODIFIED
OPTION
Review job-specific Benefits by following the links below:
Summary of Traditional Benefits Option
Official Title: Administrative Analyst III
For more information and a detailed list of job duties, please visit the .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or other relevant field.EXPERIENCE
Option 1
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional-level administrative experience with primary responsibility for performing budgetary oversight AND conducting complex organizational and financial analysis of programs and/or business operations.
Option 2
Five (5) years of professional-level administrative experience, primarily performing analytical duties in the areas of budget/financial analysis, RFP/contracts or grants management, personnel, or organizational analysis
Notes: Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical experience is not considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
In addition to extensive governmental budgeting and finance experience, the ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in a qualifying field and have experience which demonstrates the ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of independence and to exercise sound judgment in recommending viable solutions. The ideal candidate must also be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative; be customer service oriented and politically savvy, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to effectively coordinate and confer with groups and individuals of various levels. Working knowledge of and experience with SAP's enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications is highly desired.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted filing deadlineResumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Examination process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you need technical assistance, review the or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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This Supplemental Questionnaire and the County Application will be used to determine your qualifications. Only qualified candidates may be invited to advance in the selection process and participate in the work simulation exercise. Please do not refer to a resume in lieu of answering the questions.
Your responses should be complete but concise and list the position title, employer, and dates of employment for experience referenced. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work history section of your application in order to be properly evaluated. Your responses to the questions below may also be used for special referrals to positions requiring specialized skills.
Be sure to also indicate your level of responsibility in specified areas (primary duty, assisted with, or participated in) and frequency of duties (daily, weekly, monthly, occasionally).
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Education: Select below the option that best describes your highest level of education.
03
Budgeting: Describe your experience preparing budgets, developing fiscal procedures, monitoring purchases and expenditures, and developing budgetary and financial strategies with department or organizational impact. Include the nature of your responsibilities, types and sizes of budgets, and relevant reports you prepared.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
04
Financial Analysis: Describe your experience performing financial analysis, including the forecasting of expenditures and revenues, cost accounting, fee or rate development, or cost recovery methodology.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
05
Fiscal/Administrative Policies: Describe your experience evaluating and developing major fiscal and administrative policies, including implementing and coordinating new policies or revisions to existing policies and procedures.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
06
Administrative Oversight/Support: Describe your experience assisting in developing and directing the administrative support of a County department or comparable organization, including fiscal control, purchasing, personnel management, contract administration and resource utilization.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
07
Department/Project Coordination: Describe in detail your experience managing projects and coordinating with multiple organizations (e.g., departments, agencies, groups, etc.). Include the following information: types of organizations involved, strategies utilized, steps taken to resolve obstacles/conflicts, the outcome and/or accomplishment, and anything you would have done differently.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
08
Data Analytics: Describe your experience with the preparation, interpretation, and evaluation of data (including data research). Examples can be financial or non-financial in nature. Examples should indicate how your work with data analytics facilitated decision-making. Experience within this area can include the use of primary or secondary data.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
09
Public Relations/Political Savvy: Describe your experience working with high-level officials, community organizations, committees, and individuals of various levels in difficult and politically sensitive situations and how you handled such situations. Be sure to provide specific examples.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
10
Applicant acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.
We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Do not share this email with others and adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-01068ARPA-01
Department: County Administrative Office
Division: 11020-CAO Budget and Finance
Opening Date: 04/19/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Seeking Experienced Finance Professionals
to Drive Strategic Financial Solutions at the Highest Levels of County Government
Finance and Administration, within the County's Administrative Office, centralizes countywide financial management and oversight to ensure alignment with the priorities of the Board of Supervisors' and the County Executive Officer's priorities in providing accurate and timely financial information and advising County departments on financial matters. Led by the County Chief Financial Officer, this section is responsible for the preparation and administration of the County budget, including development of the five-year forecast and annual strategic fiscal plan; the administration and monitoring of the County general fund long-term debt portfolio, which includes both issuance and post-issuance activities; the annual fee and internal service rate review process; oversight and administration of the County's capital improvement program; and oversight of centrally managed federal, state and countywide resources. Finance and Administration is also responsible for legislative activities, government relation activities, Special Projects and Board Agenda administration and providing administrative support to the County's Law and Justice Group and Indigent Defense Program.
Finance Analyst IIIs assigned to this section primarily perform highly complex, varied, and confidential fiscal, budgetary, and financial analysis in support of the County's Board of Supervisors and the County Administrative Office. Additionally, Finance Analyst IIIs assigned to this section may support the centralized management of federal, state and countywide resources. These positions exercise significant executive responsibility over matters that impact Countywide operations and perform highly complex and varied administrative and analytical work which crosses organizational group lines and impacts the County as a whole. The work performed is of the most confidential and sensitive nature and may include responsibility for employee relations activities.
EXCELLENT SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position offers full benefits and a competitive salary range of $110,260.80 - $157,518.40 annually DOQ
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16
$750 Annual Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Stipend
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
TRADITIONAL
OPTION
BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE
MODIFIED
OPTION
- Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
- 88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
- 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
- 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
- Higher Medical Premium Subsidy
- Medical/Dental/Vision - family coverage with premium subsidies
- Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
- 401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 8%
- 457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
- 80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
- Flexible Spending Account - County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
- $1000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
- Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
- Wellness Programs, including health club membership
- Dependent Care Assistance Plan
- 4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
- Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option - up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Medical Premium Subsidy
Review job-specific Benefits by following the links below:
Summary of Traditional Benefits Option
Official Title: Administrative Analyst III
For more information and a detailed list of job duties, please visit the .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, or other relevant field.EXPERIENCE
Option 1
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional-level administrative experience with primary responsibility for performing budgetary oversight AND conducting complex organizational and financial analysis of programs and/or business operations.
Option 2
Five (5) years of professional-level administrative experience, primarily performing analytical duties in the areas of budget/financial analysis, RFP/contracts or grants management, personnel, or organizational analysis
Notes: Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Professional-level experience is defined as occupations that require specialized knowledge usually acquired through principal work experience. Clerical experience is not considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
In addition to extensive governmental budgeting and finance experience, the ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in a qualifying field and have experience which demonstrates the ability to manage complex projects with a high degree of independence and to exercise sound judgment in recommending viable solutions. The ideal candidate must also be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative; be customer service oriented and politically savvy, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; and be able to effectively coordinate and confer with groups and individuals of various levels. Working knowledge of and experience with SAP's enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications is highly desired.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the posted filing deadlineResumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Examination process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.
If you need technical assistance, review the or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
This Supplemental Questionnaire and the County Application will be used to determine your qualifications. Only qualified candidates may be invited to advance in the selection process and participate in the work simulation exercise. Please do not refer to a resume in lieu of answering the questions.
Your responses should be complete but concise and list the position title, employer, and dates of employment for experience referenced. Experience referenced in this section MUST be listed in the work history section of your application in order to be properly evaluated. Your responses to the questions below may also be used for special referrals to positions requiring specialized skills.
Be sure to also indicate your level of responsibility in specified areas (primary duty, assisted with, or participated in) and frequency of duties (daily, weekly, monthly, occasionally).
- I have read and understand the instructions as stated above.
02
Education: Select below the option that best describes your highest level of education.
- Master's Degree in Public/Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Behavioral/Social Science.
- Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Behavioral/Social Science.
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in other field not listed above
- Associate degree
- Some College
- Technical or Certificate Program
- High School or GED
- None of the above
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Budgeting: Describe your experience preparing budgets, developing fiscal procedures, monitoring purchases and expenditures, and developing budgetary and financial strategies with department or organizational impact. Include the nature of your responsibilities, types and sizes of budgets, and relevant reports you prepared.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
04
Financial Analysis: Describe your experience performing financial analysis, including the forecasting of expenditures and revenues, cost accounting, fee or rate development, or cost recovery methodology.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
05
Fiscal/Administrative Policies: Describe your experience evaluating and developing major fiscal and administrative policies, including implementing and coordinating new policies or revisions to existing policies and procedures.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
06
Administrative Oversight/Support: Describe your experience assisting in developing and directing the administrative support of a County department or comparable organization, including fiscal control, purchasing, personnel management, contract administration and resource utilization.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
07
Department/Project Coordination: Describe in detail your experience managing projects and coordinating with multiple organizations (e.g., departments, agencies, groups, etc.). Include the following information: types of organizations involved, strategies utilized, steps taken to resolve obstacles/conflicts, the outcome and/or accomplishment, and anything you would have done differently.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
08
Data Analytics: Describe your experience with the preparation, interpretation, and evaluation of data (including data research). Examples can be financial or non-financial in nature. Examples should indicate how your work with data analytics facilitated decision-making. Experience within this area can include the use of primary or secondary data.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
09
Public Relations/Political Savvy: Describe your experience working with high-level officials, community organizations, committees, and individuals of various levels in difficult and politically sensitive situations and how you handled such situations. Be sure to provide specific examples.
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
10
Applicant acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.
We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Do not share this email with others and adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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