Financial Analyst (Entry Level)

Are you an analytically minded professional who likes working with numbers, building order out of moving parts, and wants your work to support something bigger than a balance sheet? As an Analyst I - Finance with CAL FIRE's Tehama-Glenn Unit, you'll step into a finance and budget role that directly supports the operations of one of California's busiest fire and resource management units. This position is built for someone who can manage detail, track financial information accurately, and communicate clearly with the team members who depend on that information to make decisions. This role is ideal for an early career analyst or experienced administrative professional ready to move into finance work inside state government. You'll support budget tracking, financial reporting, expenditure review, and the kind of behind-the-scenes work that keeps a unit running on time and on budget. Accuracy matters here. So does the ability to take complex financial details and make them understandable to people across the unit. This position is located in Red Bluff, California and is a permanent, full-time role with a clear path for growth within the analyst series. This is your chance to do meaningful analytical work inside an agency where every dollar tracked, and every report filed supports California's wildfire response and resource protection mission. Why CAL FIRE? State benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement Permanent, full time career opportunity Direct exposure to state finance operations, budgeting, and reporting Opportunity to grow within one of California's largest public agencies Mission driven team culture focused on service, readiness, and stewardship of public resources About Tehama County Tehama County offers a strong mix of outdoor access, community connection, and small-town character. Located in the northern Sacramento Valley with the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Range to the west, the area gives professionals a chance to build a meaningful career while enjoying a slower pace and a deep connection to the land. With lower cost of living than most of California, easy access to rivers, ranchlands, trails, and public forests, and a community feel rooted in agriculture and outdoor life, Tehama County is a strong fit for professionals who want career growth without sacrificing quality of life. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)