DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE MANAGER II

Job Description:

DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE MANAGER II

Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
R1053F-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.

WHEN TO APPLY
We will be accepting online applications from Mon day, August 17, 2026 , at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursd ay, August 27, 2026 , 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursd ay, August 27, 2026 , to be accepted.
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Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP) : T his 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 and regulations.

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Why work for us?
With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with 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.

For more information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

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The team member we are searching for:
The Departmental Finance Manager II will direct a division or section responsible for management of the financial resources of a County department with a medium size budget. They are responsible for the functions which include: (a) developing, coordinating, and maintaining an integrated system of financial staff services including at least accounting, budgeting, and management financial reporting, and sometimes also one or more related staff services such as auditing, internal controls, management analysis, procurement, facilities or warehousing; (b) exercising effective control over the financial resources of the department; (c) coordinating and synthesizing financial and management data so as to interpret the composite financial results of operations to all levels of the department's management; (d) advising on, developing, coordinating, and carrying out financial policies, procedures, and plans; (e) reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting upon program accomplishments in financial terms; and (f) advising and assisting executive management by supplying financial management advice required to make management decisions, establish organizational strategic goals and objectives, and in all respects to manage the organization.

Essential Job Functions

Depending on the area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of sections or units involved in 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.
• Responsible for directing or monitoring the departmental 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 departmental operations.
• Directs the preparation and submission of a wide variety of internal financial reports for department management and any required financial reports for outside departments or 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 departmental support services such as central procurement, warehouse, space and facilities or other support services.

For more information, please visit the classification specification, please CLICK HERE .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* or higher in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a closely related field -AND- Two (2) years of public sector experience supervising** administrative*** or management**** analysts responsible for the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.

OPTION II: Four (4) years of public sector experience supervising administrative*** or management**** analysts responsible for the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION: NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, official transcript, or letter from an accredited institution that shows the area of specialization or email it to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. Please include the exam number and exam title. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf

**Supervising experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of staff, evaluating employee performance, participating in interviewing and selecting new staff, and performance management.

***Administrative Analysts are defined under general supervision as researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of complex problems related to the administration of major departmental programs, operations, and administrative practices.

****Management Analysts are defined as performing a variety of analytical, technical, and/or confidential and sensitive assignments in core functional areas of human resources, contract development and administration, or health programs operations and administration.

ENDORSEMENT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
Once we have determined that you meet the requirements, we will evaluate your qualifications for this opportunity using these three (3) assessments:

PART I: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments weighted at 60% assessing:

• Deductive Reasoning
• Achieving Work Goals
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Adhering to Principles
• Coping with Pressure & Setbacks
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Delivering Results
• Entrepreneurial Thinking
• Formulating Strategies & Concepts
• Leading and Supervising
• Persuading and Influencing
• Relating and Networking

PART II: A Writing Assessment weighted at 15% assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.

Both Parts I and II will be administered on the same day. Only those applicants who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I will have Part II scored.

THESE ASSESSMENTS FALL UNDER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19, WHICH MEANS YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO REVIEW THE QUESTIONS OR YOUR RESPONSES ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE ASSESSMENTS.

PART III: An evaluation of Training & Experience weighted at 25% assessing Professional and Technical Knowledge based on application information and supplemental questionnaire.

Only those applicants who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I and II will have Part III scored.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.

Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
  

TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
  
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the list is created.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the County of Los Angeles.

AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or Class Specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Email: [email protected]
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Elia Cervantes
Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-2090
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Exam Number: R1053F-R

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Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$132,009.36 - $205,301.76 Annually