Bring your financial expertise to the City of Modesto as our next Financial Analyst III! In this key role, you’ll dive into budgets, crunch numbers, and help shape the future of our community with your insight and skills. If you’re ready to put your public sector experience and finance know-how to work in a place that values innovation and teamwork, Modesto is the place for you. Apply today and help us make a difference!
Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:
3% COLA effective July 1, 2026
2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)
5% Education Incentive (master's degree)
The Financial Analyst III is responsible to perform a variety of complex professional accounting and budgeting duties, financial analysis, and research relevant to economic financial data for both internal and external customers.
Application and Examination Process
The Supplemental Questionnaire is the Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this position. When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note:
-Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
-Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
-A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
-Any work experience described in your supplemental question answers MUST also be found under Work Experience on your application.
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.
