Business Manager

Salary : $109,800.00 - $133,764.00 Annually
Location : Fresno
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26ES0012
Department: General Services Department
Opening Date: 07/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 14A


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Position Description
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Want to see what it's like to work at the City of Fresno? Explore our video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno's success.
The Department
The General Services Department is proud to offer this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team. As a central hub for high-quality internal services, GSD supports every City of Fresno department by streamlining logistical operations and reducing administrative burdens. Our work allows outward-facing departments to devote more time and resources to serving the community, strengthening the City's overall ability to deliver responsive, efficient public services. You will play a key role in shaping efficient operations in a department that values diverse perspectives and empowers employees to bring their best ideas. Our team is forward-thinking and we encourage staff to take ownership and develop new skills and innovations that will benefit the organization. You will enjoy a supportive work culture, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. The General Services Department offers the unique opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the City's delivery of key services to its residents.
Position Description

The General Services Department, Business Manager role is highly focused on budgeting and accounting, offering the opportunity to step into a key leadership position where you will guide essential business operations, shape policies, and support decision-makers across the organization. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess strong budgeting and accounting experience may be deemed most qualified and referred to the department for further consideration. If you are ready to apply your budget and accounting expertise in a purpose-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing financial and budget functions for the department including mid-year and annual budget development.
• Monitoring monthly budget projections, preparing and presenting quarterly financial reports, and making recommendations based on data driven analysis.
• Overseeing accounting activities including accounts payables, accounts receivables, ID billing, journal entries, Form 10 requests, pre-billing, and risk reimbursements.
• Developing, reviewing, and monitoring budget and expenditure requests.
• Providing administrative and technical support to management and staff.
• Coordinating projects and activities with other departments and / or external agencies.
• Supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Explore the for additional position details.
The current vacancy exists in the General Services Department. The Business Manager classification exists in several departments. Therefore, the City of Fresno may choose to utilize this recruitment for future vacancies. The duties, work location, and schedule of this position may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific details if called upon for an interview.
This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.
The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or related field
AND
Four (4) years of professional, administrative, operations, budgetary or similar experience.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Eligibles certified to the Police Department will be required to successfully complete a computer voice stress analyzer test and/or polygraph test, extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to appointment with the City of Fresno.
The Selection Process

After the final filing date, completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to an interview. Applicants who meet the requisite requirements and who have accounting and budget experience may be deemed the most qualified and referred to the department for further consideration.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.
How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io in advance of the examination.
Bargaining Unit 14

Management Confidential

City of Fresno Profession Employees Association (CFMEA)
BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. The City will reimburse up to $75 per month if contributing $75 per month or greater.

ANNUAL LEAVE
Accrue 15.55 - 18.83 hours per month based on years of service not to exceed 840 hours and cash out provisions.

LIFE INSURANCE

Benefit equal to annual salary with a maximum of $150,000; premium paid by the City.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE

60 hours per fiscal year with cash out provisions.

HOLIDAYS

10 City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and 2 personal days.

LONG TERM DISABILITY

Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM

$100 per month upon approved certification

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.


DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.
01


How many college units do you have?

• Less than fifteen (15) units
• Fifteen (15) units but less than thirty (30) units
• Thirty (30) units but less than sixty (60) units
• Sixty (60) units but less than ninety (90) units
• Ninety (90) units but less than one hundred twenty (120) units
• One hundred twenty (120) units or more

02


How many years of experience do you have in professional, administrative, operations, budgetary or similar experience?

• No experience.
• Less than two (2) years of experience.
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years.
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) or more years

03


Do you have experience in accounting and budgeting? If yes, please describe your directly related responsibilities, the types of tasks you performed, and the employer(s) where this experience was gained. If no, please enter N/A.
04


Did you upload a copy of your degree and/or transcripts with your application? If you are qualifying with education, you must provide verification of your educational credentials before submitting your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question