Help Lead the Future of Public Finance in Santa Cruz County. The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an accomplished, visionary leader to serve as County Budget Manager. This executive leadership opportunity is ideal for a strategic finance professional with a passion for public service, collaboration, and fiscal stewardship. Help shape the County's financial future while making a meaningful impact on the community we serve.

Salary: $226,117 - 303,056 Annually

Final Filing Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

To apply: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Education and Experience/Training:

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited college with a major in business administration, public administration, management, finance, economics, accounting or a related field, AND four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a governmental agency with responsibility performing professional-level budgetary analysis, including: systems, procedures and program evaluation.

A master’s degree is desirable and may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.