Department of Finance
Salary range: $94,975 - $105,764
This is a professional and management position responsible for more advanced and technical assistance to
the Budget Director, the County Executive’s Office, or the Commissioner of Finance in the preparation,
implementation and administration of the operating budget of the County, and/or in analyzing and
evaluating the County’s fiscal, administrative, programmatic and operational functions and services. This
position is distinguished from that of Research Analyst by the performance of higher level and more
complicated research and analysis of departmental functions, programs and operations, and discretion to
perform work at a greater level of independence. The research and analysis is done to evaluate cost and
program effectiveness and to provide information necessary for and to make recommendations on policy
formulation. This position serves as a liaison to the administrators of the larger and more complicated
operating departments and agencies dealing with the County. This position will also be assigned special
projects of a County-wide nature, including functioning in a leadership or advanced
facilitation/coordination role. Contacts will be with department heads and upper level administrative,
fiscal and operational/program staff throughout the County departments, with budgetary or fiscal
employees of other governmental agencies, local not-for-profit agencies and other organizations dealing
with the County. Work is performed under general supervision of a higher-level administrator with
extensive leeway allowed in the exercise of independent judgment and the expectation of providing
recommendations and justifications towards policy and fiscal decisions. Direction and guidance is
provided to subordinate staff within the Budget, Finance Office and other County departments.
Supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate employees.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EITHER: (A) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related
field and six (6) years of full-time progressive work experience in auditing or
accounting that included agency wide enhancement of financial management
systems and improvement of financial efficiencies;
OR: (B) Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of full-time progressive work experience
in auditing or accounting that included agency wide enhancement of financial
management systems and improvement of financial efficiencies.
NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a
regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of
Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of
application and to maintain the position.
FINGERPRINTING: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an
appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of
Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a
job offer is made and accepted by the applicant.
Dutchess County offers a diverse working environment and generous benefits package
including 13 paid holidays, paid time off, comprehensive health, dental and vision
insurance, and NYS Retirement.
Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs
Recruitment will be posted until 6/30/2026
An EEO/AA Employer
Posted:5/18/26
