Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00188

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Finance Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Public Works

About the Position Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, plans, organizes, directs, monitors and supervises the fiscal functions of the County’s Department of Public Works. Performs a variety of complex financial and professional analysis, planning, and administrative work as required.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented finance professional with demonstrated experience in government cost accounting, annual budget development, and financial reporting. This individual is a collaborative and cohesive leader who fosters a positive team environment while effectively supervising and mentoring a small finance staff. The successful candidate possesses strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and accounting standards, and support sound fiscal decision-making. They communicate effectively and contribute strategically to the financial health and operational goals of the organization.

Examples of duties

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the accounting, cost accounting, fiscal control functions of the department, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned support personnel.
• Develops, monitors and analyzes budgets and budget activities for the department’s major divisions and individual programs and projects; prepares budget summaries as required.
• Ensures the accurate and efficient accounting and reporting of department financial activities according to generally accepted accounting standards and procedures; analyzes and adjusts cost accounting information.
• Prepares financial statements and reports for the County and other agencies as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in a progressively responsibleposition with at least two (2) years of that being supervisory
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

License & Special Requirements:

• A valid California Class C driver’s license or alternative form of transportation may be required for some positions at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Supplemental information

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Finance Manager, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.