Budget Manager Jobs in California

A Budget Manager in the finance industry is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the financial budget of an organization. This includes analyzing financial data, forecasting future financial needs, overseeing expenditures, evaluating budget proposals, and preparing budget reports. They play a vital role in ensuring the financial stability of an organization, helping to guide future financial decisions. A Budget Manager may also be involved in creating financial models, tracking actual expenditure against budget, and identifying any financial risks or opportunities.

Important skills for a Budget Manager include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A strong understanding of financial regulations and standards is also important. They should be proficient in financial software and have excellent mathematical skills. Certifications such as Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Budget Manager, a person may have roles such as Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst or Finance Manager.

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Budget Analyst - City Manager's Budget Office

  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 9 hours ago

The Budget Office operates under the leadership of the Budget Director who reports to the City Manager. Supported by a staff of 19, the Office is responsible for all functions associated with the...

Budget Analyst

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 1 day ago

Overview**We are seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to maximize program execution and present reporting of budget results to senior leadership, advise senior leadership of budget propriety,...

Senior Budget Analyst-Accountant

  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with...

Deputy Budget Director

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days THIS RECRUITMENT The Budget Services and Financial Planning Division anticipates hiring an exceptional Deputy Budget Director with a strong budget planning and administration...

Budget Analyst (Signing Bonus)

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Fiscal Services Director, the Budget Analyst is responsible for performing a wide variety of complex and technical duties in the preparation,...

Budget Analyst (Signing Bonus)

  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 3 days ago

Hawthorne School District See attachment on original job posting Refer to the job posting for a list of experience requirements or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please...

Budget Analyst

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

and Duties In the Division of Equipment (DOE), and Under the direction of the Chief, Resource Management Branch, a Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst will perform...

About the Employer The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county's 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative...

Fiscal Manager

  • Chico, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 5 days ago

Join our team! We are looking for an individual with demonstrated skills in planning, management, oversight of daily operations, process improvement, and leading operational change. The ideal...

Budget Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of Californias health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS...

Fiscal Analyst

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

and Duties Why Join DHCS? The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of Californias health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS...

2025 Associate Budget Analyst - Redondo Beach CA

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 5 days ago

Prepares financial plans, monitors implementation of financial policies, prepares regular and special-purpose reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, establishes cost rates and personnel...

Fiscal Manager (TUC- Strength United)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

Fiscal Manager (TUC- Strength United) Job no: 547499 Work type: Auxiliary Location: Northridge Categories: At-Will About The University Corporation: TUC is a non-profit auxiliary corporation...

Global Sales Forecasting Manager - Hybrid

  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 6 days ago

Overview Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi,...

Fiscal Analyst

  • Fullerton, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fullerton, CA
  • 6 days ago

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) proudly serves over 13,000 high school students across six comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one alternative...

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Budget Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries
Understand financial concepts as well as effective practices in budgeting and auditing for library managers at all levels. Money isnt generally the first topic that comes to mind when thinking...
Fundamentals of Financial Mathematics and Capital Budgeting
Get introduced to the determinants of value, foundations of financial markets, and capital budgeting. This course begins with a look at the determinants of value. We will cover two main approaches...
Finance Fundamentals: Financial Planning and Budgeting
This online courses explore how current economic conditions impact household finances, before showing you how to manage yours more effectively. You will find out whether you have bad financial...

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Salary for Budget Manager Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Budget Managers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.7%
Master's Degree
42.8%
Associate's Degree
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Budget Managers in California
2-4 years
42.4%
1-2 years
19.8%
4-6 years
12.6%
Less than 1 year
10.5%
8-10 years
7.5%
6-8 years
3.3%
None
2.2%
10+ years
1.8%


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