Auditor Controller Analyst I/II

Description

THE AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S OFFICE
By State Law, the Auditor-Controller is charged with the responsibilities normally associated with that of the Chief Financial Officer. The office is charged with the establishment and supervision of the accounting and financial operations of all activities under control of the Board of Supervisors. The Auditor-Controller provides the County with professional fiscal leadership to protect the interests of the citizens of Ventura County; promotes public oversight; and provides accountability. These services are performed in a customer-oriented, efficient, economical, and effective manner.

THE POSITION
The Financial Management and Reporting Division is responsible for central fiscal oversight of all County departments to ensure fiscal accuracy and transparency.

Under general supervision (I) or direction (II), the Finance Analyst conducts studies to evaluate existing fiscal controls, accounting standards, and/or legislative impact for the Financial Management and Reporting Division of the Auditor-Controller's Office; performs countywide oversight duties and coordinates multi-agency fiscal programs/systems; develops recommendations/strategies to address structural accounting issues and options.

Each successive level in the Finance Analyst series is distinguished by the scope of independence and responsibility with the level being commensurate with the complexity of tasks, special projects and studies assigned.

Finance Analyst I
At the entry level, the emphasis is on learning the operations and processes related to Financial Reporting conducting simple to moderate fiscal studies that are limited in scope and complexity. Work typically involves a well-defined segment of a major program, or is guided by well precedented projects. As experience is gained, and over a period of time, incumbents will assume the increasingly responsible duties associated with the full journey level of the series; however, formal assignment to the journey level is at the discretion and approval of management.

Finance Analyst II
This is the fully experienced journey-level competent to independently perform the full range of duties assigned and conducts fiscal studies that are difficult in nature requiring an in-depth and practical knowledge and skill in applying this knowledge to the analysis and development of new solutions, methods, approaches or procedures.

The successful candidate must possess knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, the ability to evaluate and reconcile financial data from multiple sources, the ability to understand, interpret and apply professional principles/standards, working knowledge of large automated financial systems, have experience in governmental accounting, the ability to act as team lead, and a desire to continually expand his/her knowledge in the areas of accounting.

PAYROLL TITLES AND ANNUAL SALARIES:
Finance Analyst I: $3,117.28 - $4,262.88 Biweekly
Finance Analyst II: $3,463.64 - $4,849.10 Biweekly

EDUCATIONAL/BILINGUAL INCENTIVE: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree that is not required for the classification. Incumbents may also be eligible for a bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill.

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) INCENTIVE: An incentive of five percent (5%) of your base salary may be paid for an active CPA Certification. This incentive may not be combined or in addition to the educational incentive.

The Financial Analyst I is a Management non-exempt classification and eligible for overtime compensation. The Financial Analyst II is an exempt classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: Friday, May 4, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Friday, May 22, 2026
ORAL EXAM DATE: Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Examples Of Duties

Duties at the analyst I level are limited in nature, initially under close supervision, relate to routine tasks and include assisting and/or learning about the fiscal policies, procedures, systems, operations and functions in the Financial Reporting Division. At the analyst II level, tasks are more complex and performed with more independence.

Assigned Financial Management oversight of financial activities of agencies with complex funding streams and operations, duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews and monitors budgets and current financial activities based on current trends and historical data; recommends adjustments, if necessary, making sure that the financial activities comply with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and in accordance with existing legislation, ordinance, or any board actions;
• Reviews and makes comments or suggestions on Board Letters, taking into consideration the fiscal impact of any recommendation therein and verifying corresponding mandates or legislations referred thereto;
• Reviews and centrally approves various transactions in the County’s financial management system, VCFMS, including journal vouchers (JV), internal exchange transactions (IET), and budget transactions (APEB, BGRV), provides technical advice to Countywide departments to ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and GASB statements, Government Codes, legislation, local ordinances, Board actions, rules, and regulations;
• Prepares the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including preparation of fund financial statements and corresponding reconciliations of fund balance, related cash and trust entries, accrued liabilities, deferred revenues, and other necessary adjustments;
• Interprets and advises staff and management on new legislation or pronouncements released by authoritative bodies such as GASB, state and federal entities, ordinances, and instructions;
• Reviews, proofreads, and reconciles draft ACFR for any discrepancies in amounts, calculations, totals, references, spellings, sources and general presentation prior to publication; prepares reconciliation of County-wide inter-fund transactions for consolidation to the ACFR;
• Researches and analyzes changes in legislation, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), State Controller's Manual, Governmental Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting, Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidelines and the County Budget Act;
• Advises and coordinates with departments/agencies on new accounting structure, classifications, internal controls and reporting requirements;
• Manages special projects;
• Reviews the work of accounting and programming staff in managing, developing or modifying procedures;
• May develop and coordinate training programs for staff;
• Performs other duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on the eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Considerable education and experience, which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be obtained by a bachelor's degree with:

• A minimum of eighteen (18) semester units of combined accounting and business coursework, and
• Six (6) units of upper-division coursework in business, finance, or accounting.

AND

Finance Analyst I
Four years (4) of progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or analyst, which included responsibilities for accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or related duties.

Finance Analyst II
Five years (5) of progressively responsible professional experience as an accountant, auditor, or analyst, which included responsibilities for accounting, financial reporting, auditing, or related duties OR one (1) year as a Finance Analyst I for the County of Ventura.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with financial accounting using GAAP in a government or business-sector environment.
• Experience performing variance analysis.
• Reconciling financial data from multiple sources.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word;

Verification of the college coursework is required. Transcripts or grade reports from an institute of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, which include your name, grades, units per class, and that the courses were completed, are to be submitted to County Human Resources within three (3) business days of the closing date of this recruitment. If they are not submitted, your application may be screened out, and you may not be allowed to continue in the process. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If you need additional time to submit transcripts, please contact the recruitment analyst referenced near the bottom of this bulletin.

If the name on the documentation is different from the name on your application, include documents that show the name change.

Notice for Applicants With Foreign Degrees: Applicants who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.

DESIRED

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification, or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.
• Experience with:
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting changes in legislation affecting governmental financial operations;
  • Project management;
  • Time management, setting priorities, planning and organizing work and delegating when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities in assigned fiscal program area;
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Laws and regulations affecting governmental financial operations;
• Application of automated systems for financial reporting and accounting purposes;
• Financial analysis and control methods;
• Budgeting methods, techniques and processes;
• ACFR processes;
• Project management methods and processes.

Skill in:

• Applying financial principles and regulations to assigned fiscal program area;
• Reconciling financial statements, bank statements and other accounts;
• Preparing financial statements and other reports;
• Use of computers and related technology including software applications specific to work performed, such as Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel;
• Time management, setting priorities, planning and organizing work and delegating when necessary.

Ability to:

• Perform complex analytical and critical examination of fiscal operations and activities;
• Train users in the operation of financial systems;
• Exercise sound judgment;
• Understand interrelationships among financial records and documents;
• Analyze financial/accounting data and draw logical conclusions;
• Analyze and evaluate administrative and abstract accounting concepts and procedures;
• Review, analyze and interpret changes in legislation;
• Understand, interpret and apply professional principles, standards and procedural requirements;
• Evaluate and reconcile financial data from multiple financial accounting systems and other sources;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Conduct meetings to obtain agreement;
• Resolve issues and transfer knowledge in areas of responsibility;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people and work effectively with accounting staff Countywide.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by the County of Ventura, Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026.

To apply online, please refer to our website at www.venturacounty.gov/jobs . A paper application can be obtained by calling (805) 654-5129. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portions of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded by or replaced with a score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related oral examination may be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST
Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular (including Temporary, and Fixed-term), Extra Help and Intermittent vacancies for this position and similar positions only. There is currently one(1) Regular vacancy within the Auditor-Controller's Office.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbents may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough post-offer, pre-employment background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Michelle Antonetty by e-mail at Michelle.Antonetty@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 477-7268.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

MANAGEMENT

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MB3, MB4, MS, MT, MCC, MU

Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

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