Budget Officer

Budget Officer – City of Thomaston

In‑person position located in City of Thomaston. Initial application review will occur on 01/07/2026 and thereafter every two weeks until filled.

Under the general direction of the County Administrative Officer, the Budget Officer will develop, prepare, monitor, and oversee the County-wide budget. The role provides high‑level administrative and financial support to the Administrative Officer, Board of Supervisors, and County departments, and coordinates fiscal and administrative activities and special projects.

• Manage and coordinate County budget preparation, development, reviews, publication, and monitoring.
• Review final budget presentation with justifications; perform budget preparation and analysis.
• Advise County Administrator and Departments of possible budget deviations, variances, and impacts on operations; analyze and explain causes.
• Consult with Departments on budget preparation, analyses, presentation, and review.
• Assess and recommend alternative solutions to departmental budgets.
• Build fiscal forecasts and estimates for revenue and expenditure projections.
• Provide alternative budget scenarios and finalize the budget in accordance with Administrative Officer and Board direction.
• Maintain working spreadsheets and statistical reports for budget analysis.
• Ensure adherence to Mono County Budget Policy and generally accepted accounting practices.
• Support departments in preparing agenda items, memoranda, and correspondence for review by the Administrative Officer and Board.
• Lead department teams in preparing agenda items and budget adjustments for presentation to the Board and other officials.
• Assist in employee compensation costing and labor contract costing; provide financial HR reports.
• Conduct research and analysis on budget and financial issues; prepare detailed reports for the Administrative Officer and Board.
• Provide leadership and direction to professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Oversee special projects and serve as subject‑matter expert.
• Maintain expertise in relevant specialties; monitor changes to laws and regulations that impact the County.
• Provide recommendations and prepare presentations to the Administrative Officer and Board.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Four (4) years of professional‑level budgetary analysis experience in a public or governmental agency.
• Knowledge of public finance, budgeting, fiscal control, forecasting, and financial analysis under GAAP.
• Understanding of California local government fiscal management and budget regulations.
• Competence with spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and data presentation.

• Advanced administrative, fiscal, and operational management.
• Complex budgeting, financial, and statistical analysis.
• Independent analytical judgment for complex problems.
• Effective communication of financial information to management and staff.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

• Combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge.
• Four (4) years of professional budgetary analysis experience in a public or governmental agency.

Valid driver’s license.

Extended periods of sitting, frequent standing, and walking; normal dexterity; lift and move objects up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision; use of office equipment; ability to operate a vehicle.

County employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (PPO plans managed by Anthem Blue Cross), dental (Delta Dental), vision (VSP), life insurance, retirement (CalPERS 457/401(a)), and other voluntary benefits. Specific details are available in County policies and may vary by group.