Finance/ Senior Finance Analyst

Job Description:

Finance/ Senior Finance Analyst

Description

Description

Under direction (Finance Analyst) and general direction (Senior Finance Analyst), evaluates fiscal controls, accounting standards, financial systems, financing requirements, and legislative impacts while providing oversight and coordination of fiscal programs for the Ventura County Medical System. Develops recommendations and strategies to address financial systems, municipal borrowing, and structural accounting issues, and directs the implementation of accounting and financial systems, programs, and related improvements.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis and governmental accounting experience, preferably supporting a hospital, clinic system, or other large healthcare organization. They will have experience managing enterprise funds within a governmental healthcare environment and a thorough understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, fiscal controls, and regulatory requirements applicable to public sector healthcare organizations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to analyze complex financial data, develop strategic recommendations, and implement financial systems and process improvements. They will also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across clinical, operational, and executive leadership to support organizational financial objectives.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Finance Analyst ($3,727.20 - $5,486.99 biweekly)

This is the entry/journey-level classification in the Finance Analyst series, where the emphasis is on learning the fiscal operations and processes in the assigned fiscal program area(s), and on conducting duties and responsibilities that are limited in nature. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning the assigned program area's fiscal policies, procedures, systems, operations and practices. As experience is gained, and over a period of time, incumbents will assume the increasingly responsible duties associated with the full journey level of the series. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Finance Analyst in that positions assigned to the advanced journey level classification perform the most complex work assigned to the series, requiring a specialized technical or functional expertise.

Senior Finance Analyst ($4,378.24 - $6,158.17 biweekly)

This is the advanced journey level in the Finance Analyst series; positions at this level perform the most complex duties and responsibilities assigned to the series, exercising a significant level of independent judgment in the performance of their duties; work assigned to this advanced level requires a specialized technical or functional expertise beyond the journey level, such as serving in a project management capacity in assigned program area on an ongoing basis; positions may also be assigned functional, technical and lead supervisory duties over lower level staff when such assignments are a formal organizational responsibility, supervising at least three subordinate staff members

WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the annual salary an employee within these positions may also be eligible for the following:

• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.
• Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.
• Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
• Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

Finance Analyst and Senior Finance Analyst are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation. Incumbents in these classifications are eligible for benefits at the MB4 level.The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy with Ventura County Medical System General Accounting.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, the incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: July 22, 2026
CLOSING DATE: August 05, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Examples Of Duties

Finance Analyst

• Researches and analyzes changes in legislation, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Controller's Manual, Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting, Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines;
• Evaluates County-wide fiscal/accounting impact and recommends policies, systems and procedures to implement the changes;
• Advises and coordinates with departments/agencies on new accounting structure, classifications, internal controls and reporting requirements;
• Evaluates and reviews accounting policies and reporting systems for large County agencies or groups of agencies for compliance with regulations and reporting requirements;
• Oversees assigned County agencies' financial activities including but not limited to reviewing and monitoring of budgets, reviewing and monitoring of current financial activities based on current trends and historical data;
• Recommends adjustments, if necessary and ensures that the financial activities are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or GASB, and in accordance with existing legislation, ordinance or any board actions;
• Prepares Enterprise Fund financial summary analysis report that includes quarterly variance analysis of budget versus actuals of the entire Enterprise Fund; reviews and authorizes approval of financial management system documents such as journal vouchers and year-end accruals;
• Reviews and adjusts raw data for Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the preparation of the Single Audit Report;
• Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) including preparation of the General Fund financial statements and corresponding reconciliations of fund balance, related trust entries, accrued liabilities, deferred revenues and other necessary adjustments;
• Reviews, proofreads, and reconciles draft ACFR for any discrepancies in amounts, calculations, totals, references, spellings, sources and general presentation prior to publication;
• Reviews and reconciles Department Budget Report of Revenues and Expenditures, a report supplementary to ACFR, and also prepares reconciliation of County-wide inter fund transactions for consolidation to the ACFR;
• Plans, schedules and coordinates all aspects of the County-wide Annual Contract Service Rates, state mandated cost claiming and the Cost Allocation Plan processes;
• Reviews, analyzes and develops information concerning County-wide cost accounting issues; evaluates the appropriateness of bases and techniques used, integrity to the cost model, equitable allocation of costs, and maximum cost recovery from state and federal entities;
• Reviews agency claims to assess compliance with Mandated Cost Manual, Cost Plan procedures and SB 90 guidelines;
• Negotiates the indirect overhead and support service costs billable by the County for state/federal grants and contracts;
• Regularly interfaces with County agency/department fiscal managers and with state and federal auditors;
• Reviews and make comments or suggestions on Board Letters taking into consideration the fiscal impact of any recommendation therein and verifying corresponding mandates or legislation referred thereto;
• Interprets new legislation or pronouncements released by authoritative bodies such as GASB, state and federal entities, ordinances and instructions; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Senior Finance Analyst

In addition to the above duties, the Senior Finance Analyst also performs the following:

• Plans, leads, schedules, assigns and monitors the work of assigned professional and technical staff in assigned fiscal program area;
• Interprets and advises staff and management on new legislation or pronouncements released by authoritative bodies such as GASB, state and federal entities, ordinances and instructions;
• Assigned oversight of financial activities of agencies with complex funding streams and operations; responsibilities include, but are not limited to reviewing and monitoring of budgets, reviewing and monitoring of current financial activities based on current trends and historical data;
• Assumes ongoing project management responsibilities with respect to conducting fiscal studies to evaluate existing fiscal controls, accounting standards, accounting systems, financing requirements and/or legislative impact for the County or an agency; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Considerable education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Finance Analyst

• Bachelor's degree with at least eighteen (18) semester units of accounting coursework including upper-division Managerial Accounting and six (6) units of upper-division coursework in the business administration field; AND
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience as an accountant, auditor, or analyst which included responsibilities for the design and implementation of financial accounting systems, accounting program analysis, cost accounting models, debt service programs, or automated information systems

Senior Finance Analyst

• Bachelor's degree with at least eighteen (18) semester units of accounting coursework including upper-division Managerial Accounting and six (6) units of upper-division coursework in the business administration field; AND
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or analyst, one (1) year of which must be at the Project Leader level overseeing the design and implementation of financial accounting systems, accounting program analysis, cost accounting models, debt service programs, or automated information systems; OR
• Two (2) years as a Finance Analyst for the County of Ventura

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Verification of accounting coursework completed is required and must be attached to your application
• Applicants who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service and must be attached to your application
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel

NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) or grade reports from an accredited college or university which reflect passing grades in the required subject areas must be submitted to County Human Resources prior to the closing date of this recruitment. If they are not, your application will be screened out, and you may not be allowed to continue in the process. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college transcripts with your application.

DESIRED

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Ventura County Financial Management System (VCFMS) experience
• Healthcare and/or hospital accounting experience
• Public sector cost report experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Knowledge of: operations, services and activities in assigned fiscal program area; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; laws and regulations affecting governmental financial operations; application of automated systems for financial reporting and accounting purposes; fiscal monitoring and control methods; budgeting methods, techniques and processes; Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circular A-87; Annual Comprehensive Financial Report guidelines and processes; project management methods and processes; and cost accounting principles and processes.

Skill in: applying financial principles and regulations to assigned fiscal program area; reconciling financial statements; developing clear and concise fiscal reports, statements and related documents; and use of computers and related technology including software applications specific to work performed.

Ability to: perform complex analytical and critical examination of fiscal operations and activities; exercise sound judgment; understand interrelationships among financial records and documents; analyze financial/accounting data and draw logical conclusions; analyze and evaluate administrative and abstract accounting concepts and procedures; understand, interpret and apply professional and procedural requirements, principles, and standards; evaluate and reconcile financial data from multiple financial accounting systems; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 05, 2026. To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.


NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. If the T&E replaces the oral exam candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral examination may not be conducted. Instead, a score of 70% is assigned to each application, and each applicant is placed on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for up to a period of one (1) year.


BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.For further information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone at (805) 677-5162.


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU

Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$96,907.20 - $160,112.42 Annually