| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $132,009.36–$205,301.76 Per Year |
DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE MANAGER II
Salary
$132,009.36 - $205,301.76 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
R1053F-R
Department
HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTYWIDE EXAMS
Opening Date
08/14/2026
Closing Date
8/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
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 Monday, August 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, August 27, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to be accepted.
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Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP): 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 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 departments 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:
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 Bachelors 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:
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.
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:
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:
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 employers 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 applicants 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.
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 members or friends login information may erase a candidates 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: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
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: ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: R1053F-R
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
02
All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
It is important that you provide a valid email address. Add the following email address to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.com talentcentral@shl.com noreply@proctoru.com donot-reply@amcatmail.com
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for a late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
03
Which of the following best describes your area of specialization for your Bachelors degree or higher?
04
If you indicated that you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, in the previous question, please indicate the major/field of study as it appears on your degree AND the educational institution that you have received it from.
If you do not have a Bachelors degree or higher, please type "N/A"
05
If you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, attach a legible copy of your diploma, official transcript, or letter from an accredited institution that identifies your area of specialization. Documents must be attached to your application or emailed to ecervantes@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the end of the filing period. Please include the exam number and exam title in your email.
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 (Download PDF reader)
How will you submit your supporting document?
06
How many years of public sector experience do you have supervising administrative* or management analysts responsible for the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program?
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.
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.
07
Please describe your experience that supports your response to Questions #6, and include the following information:
If you do not have experience in this area, please indicate "N/A".
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Instructions: Supplemental Questions 9 through 18 are a self-assessment of your training and experience as it relates to the Departmental Finance Manager II. The self-assessment is weighted 25% of your final exam score. The training and experience-based questions will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities gained in the following areas:
Experience in Accounting, Financial Management and Budget Experience in Computer-based Financial and Accounting Systems
Instructions on Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination. You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide supporting evidence from your training and/or experience as indicated. Referrals to a resume or the County application in your response will be considered a non-response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.
09
What is the size of the largest annual budget you had direct responsibility over?
10
For the response(s) chose above, please provide the following information to where you gained the applicable experience:
Please type N/A if not applicable. Referencing a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
11
What computer-based financial and accounting system(s) do you use at least weekly?
Check all that apply.
12
For the response(s) chose above, please provide the following information to where you gained the applicable experience:
Please type N/A if not applicable. Referencing a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
13
How many years of verifiable professional public sector experience do you have overseeing departmental budget/fiscal services?
14
For the response(s) chose above, please provide the following information to where you gained the applicable experience:
Please type N/A if not applicable. Referencing a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
15
How many employees are under your chain of command?
16
For the response(s) chose above, please provide the following information to where you gained the applicable experience:
Please type N/A if not applicable. Referencing a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
17
How many of the following duties/tasks have you been directly responsible for?
Check all that apply.
18
For the response(s) chose above, please provide the following information to where you gained the applicable experience:
Please type N/A if not applicable. Referencing a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
19
If you are claiming out-of-class experience, you must provide documented verifiable experience in the form of an additional responsibility bonus letter, out-of-class bonus letter, or temporary assignment bonus letter from your current or past department.
Can you provide such documentation?
20
If you have claimed out-of-class experience, list the "Payroll Title(s)" in which you worked out-of-class. If you do not have out-of-class experience indicate "N/A"
21
How many years of relevant out-of-class experience do you have in the job classification(s) you claimed?
Required Question
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Website http://hr.lacounty.gov