Finance Manager

Salary: See Position Description
Location : County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-8134-03 (O/ITD)
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 04/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
NOTICE OF CHANGE: This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The County of Santa Barbara's Information Technology Department (ITD) is seeking a strategic and experienced Finance Manager to lead our financial operations during an exciting period of modernization and growth. ITD is a collaborative, forward-thinking department and our culture is what makes it a rewarding place to work.

For full position details and benefits, please click here to view the official recruitment brochure.
Retirement Plans

• Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
• Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
• For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and

Health Benefits

• Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
• Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
• Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
• For more information on our health benefits, please visit:

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
• Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
• For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)

Miscellaneous Benefits

• County Paid Term Life Insurance
• County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Childcare and Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance may apply
• Flexible work schedule may apply
• For more information on all of these benefits, please visit:

Compensation Summary

• To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit:

*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.
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While this is a primarily remote role, I understand that County employees must reside in California and that when required to be in the office, employees are not provided lodging or travel expenses.

• I understand.

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have permanent (not temporary) work authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

• I understand.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field? If yes, please list the degree(s) obtained, the major/minor, and the name of the college or university. Please note, this information should also be documented in the education section of your employment application. If you do not have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in the mentioned fields above, please type "N/A."
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Please describe in detail your minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a related field, such as public sector finance, including budget development, financial forecasting, cost allocation or rate modeling, and fund management.Please Include your employer name(s), duration of employment with this type of experience and overall responsibilities pertaining to this experience. (Complete details should be listed on your application under Work History). Do not type "see resume" or "see application." If you do not have this experience, type "N/A."
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Please describe in detail your minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience. Include in your response your employer/organization name(s), dates in the supervisory role, number of direct staff supervised, type of setting and your overall responsibilities. (Complete details should be listed on your application under Work History). Do not type "see resume" or "see application." If you do not have this experience, type "N/A."
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