RGS Senior Advisor/Advisor/Technical Specialist - Public Agency Finance Consulting

RGS Senior Advisor/Advisor/Technical Specialist - Public Agency Finance Consulting

Salary

$33.00 - $73.00 Hourly

Location

Remote, CA

Job Type

Client Full Time

Remote Employment

Remote Only

Job Number

2026.9.22

Department

Client Job Opportunities

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Are you an experienced public sector finance professional who wants to use your technical expertise to help local government agencies strengthen financial operations, assess risks, improve processes, and support sound fiscal decision-making?

Are you a strong communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear, practical guidance for executives, department directors, governing boards, staff, auditors, community members, and external agencies?

Are you excited to work in a flexible consulting environment where you may support a variety of public agencies, contribute to finance project teams, and help RGS deliver thoughtful, practical, and responsive financial services?

Regional Government Services (RGS) is seeking public agency finance professionals at multiple levels to join its finance consulting team. Candidates may be considered for placement at the Technical Specialist, Advisor, or Senior Advisor level based on their public sector finance experience, technical expertise, communication skills, project support experience, project leadership experience, and ability to work within the RGS consulting model.

This is not a traditional single-agency Finance recruitment. Rather, this recruitment is designed to identify finance consulting and technical finance support talent who can support RGS partner agencies through project-based, team-based, and flexible advisory services. Successful candidates may support multiple agencies, participate in consulting teams, lead or contribute to finance-related projects, carry out assigned technical finance tasks, and help assess the level and type of financial support an agency needs.

RGS is especially interested in candidates who bring public sector finance, accounting, budgeting, financial recordkeeping, reporting, and technical support expertise; who can evaluate financial information and operational processes; and who are energized by the opportunity to work collaboratively as part of a flexible, growing finance consulting team.

Apply today!

Note: Work hours are flexible and can range between approximately 20 - 40 hours per week depending on candidate availability.

Multi-Level Finance Opportunities:

RGS is recruiting finance consulting and technical finance support talent at multiple levels. The level at which a candidate is placed will depend on the scope, complexity, technical expertise, independence, and leadership level of the work they are prepared to perform.

Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor-level candidates are seasoned public sector finance professionals who can independently assess financial issues, lead finance projects, provide technical guidance, and communicate complex financial information to agency leaders and non-finance audiences.

At the Senior Advisor level, individuals may be expected to:

• Provide senior-level public agency finance consulting, technical assistance, project leadership, and advisory support.
• Assess finance operations, including staffing, workload distribution, internal controls, budget practices, financial reporting, fiscal procedures, service delivery methods, and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop, administer, monitor, and analyze operating budgets, capital budgets, special fund budgets, grants, long-term financial forecasts, and year-to-date budget performance.
• Identify emerging financial risks, budget overruns, weak internal controls, compliance concerns, operational inefficiencies, and long-term sustainability issues.
• Translate complex financial concepts into clear, practical information for executives, department directors, governing boards, staff, auditors, and external agencies.

Advisor

Advisor-level candidates are experienced public sector finance professionals who can provide technical, analytical, and project support under the direction of more senior level finance consultants, project leads, or client leadership.

At the Advisor level, individuals may be expected to:

• Perform journey-level public agency finance, accounting, budget, fiscal analysis, and financial reporting work.
• Support budget development, budget monitoring, year-to-date budget review, expenditure analysis, revenue tracking, reconciliations, audit support, and financial reporting.
• Review financial data to identify variances, errors, inconsistencies, or areas needing additional review.
• Apply knowledge of governmental accounting, public agency budgeting, fund accounting, internal controls, purchasing, procurement, grants, and fiscal compliance.
• Contribute to project teams by completing assigned deliverables accurately, timely, and professionally while seeking guidance when issues are complex, sensitive, or outside the assigned scope.

Technical Specialist

Technical Specialists perform responsible, confidential, and complex technical duties internally or for partner agencies in the assigned finance-related functional area.

At the Technical Specialist level, individuals may be expected to:

• Be proficient in, or become proficient in, the use of specific techniques, software, systems, and tools employed in the assigned finance or accounting area of specialization.
• Independently perform standard technical assignments, including accounting, statistical, and financial recordkeeping and reporting duties.
• Assist staff and respond to requests for technical information and support, including collecting, summarizing, and analyzing information and statistics related to assigned programs and services.
• Support financial workflow tasks such as processing or validating payments, requisitions, purchase orders, vendor invoices, records, codes, and data in agency tracking systems and databases.
• Draft and edit documents, reports, correspondence, and other communication materials while working effectively in a remote or virtual team environment.

COMPETENCIES

RGS Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds effectively to multiple demands, ambiguity, shifting of priorities, emerging situations, and rapid change.
• Collaboration: Fosters team communication and dialogue, identifies opportunities to build consensus for team options, decisions, and outcomes.
• Customer Service: Modifies attitude, behaviors, and verbal skills to effectively interact with team members and clients.
• Decision Making: Anticipates and seeks an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions on planned outcomes or results.
• Initiative: Identifies and takes appropriate action to address problems and concerns of team members and clients.
• Problem Solving: Proactively finds solutions to difficult or complex issues.
• Results Orientation/Execution: Translates objectives into action plans, including identifying task interdependencies.
• Teamwork: Encourages cooperation, collaboration, and partnerships.

Finance Specific Competencies

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applies technical subject matter to the job.
• Allocating Resources: Prioritizes the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Draws meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data.
• Business Process Analysis: Defines, assesses, and improves operational processes and workflow.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understands, interprets, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivers information to groups.
• Leading Others: Guides and encourages others to accomplish a common goal.

About RGS

Regional Government Services (RGS) is a unique California public agency serving local governments consulting, administrative, and project management needs. Our greatest asset is our expert Advisors, who pride themselves on delivering outstanding services to support the mission of our partner agencies.

RGS has developed a highly flexible and adaptive team environment and work culture to provide this expertise. We utilize technology to support a remote workforce of over 100 Advisors. Our Advisors are trained and experienced public-sector professionals from a variety of relevant disciplines. We combine the strength of each Advisors unique experiences, perspectives, and skills through teaming, leveraging their combined talents to benefit our partner agencies.

As an employer, RGS offers Advisors competitive compensation and benefits, client projects that offer rewarding and challenging work, and extraordinary flexibility. While client interactive work must be done during core business hours, there is flexibility to do other work elements on a personalized schedule to maximize flexibility.

Key Benefits of Working with RGS

RGS offers a flexible consulting model that is especially attractive to experienced public sector finance professionals who want meaningful work, professional autonomy, and the ability to continue serving public agencies without being tied to a traditional single-agency role.

Working with RGS provides several key benefits:

• Flexibility: Advisors have greater control over when and where work is performed, while still meeting client needs and maintaining availability during core business hours.
• Work-Life Integration: RGS's consulting model supports a healthier balance between professional responsibilities and personal priorities.
• No Commute: Remote work can save time, reduce stress, and lower the personal costs associated with commuting.
• Productivity: Fewer interruptions and more control over the work environment can create more time for focused analytical, financial, and project-based work.
• Geographic Freedom: Advisors may be able to continue working with public agencies without relocating or leaving a preferred community.
• Career Longevity: RGS creates opportunities for experienced public sector professionals to continue contributing their expertise later in their careers in a flexible and meaningful way.
• Health and Wellness: Less travel, lower stress, and more control over daily routines can create more time for exercise, self-care, and personal well-being.
• Autonomy: Advisors are trusted to manage their work, communicate effectively, and deliver high-quality results with independence and professionalism.
• Quality of Life: RGS's model allows Advisors to pursue rewarding public service work while preserving more personal time and flexibility outside of work.

Examples of Duties

• To review the Senior Advisor job description, please click here.
• To review the Advisor job description, please click here.
• To review the Technical Specialist job description, please click here.

Typical Qualifications

• To review the Senior Advisor qualifications, please click here.
• To review the Advisor qualifications, please click here.
• To review the Technical Specialist qualifications, please click here.

Supplemental Information

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• $33 - $73 per hour DOQ/DOE
• Paid Time Off benefits are available for employees who regularly work more than an average of 20 hours per week.
• Employer Contribution at 10% of earnings to a 401a deferred compensation plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for employees who regularly work more than an average of 20 hours per week.
• Flexible work hours with the understanding that some portion of time will be during core work hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST to deliver finance related services.
• More information here: https://rgsjpa.org/rgs-pay-benefits/rgs-compensation-and-benefits/

APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate that the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.

All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.

The deadline to apply is October 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

Appraisal Process - (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.

This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.

Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicants ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.

Remote Screen Interview Exam - (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the Remote Screen Interview assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for mid-October 2026.

Work Sample Exercise - (Pass/Fail) A work sample exercise may be used to evaluate candidates' ability to review finance related information, identify variances or concerns, assess what can be improved, and communicate findings clearly to a non-finance audience. The Work Sample Exercise is tentatively scheduled for mid-to-late October 2026

Successful candidates will be submitted to the hiring manager of Regional Government Services for further consideration.

All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov.

The Regional Government Services is not responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov.

Regional Government Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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In addition to the application details, answers to the supplemental questions will be used to determine qualifications for this position. All experience referenced in your answers must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Please answer as thoroughly as possible and do not type "see resume" in lieu of answering any required questions. By indicating "Yes" below, you acknowledge receipt of this information.

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Master's degree or higher

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If you answered that you have completed some college coursework or higher in the question above, please indicate your degree major or the college courses you have completed. If you did not complete college course work or earn a degree, please type N/A.

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Please indicate the level(s) for which you would like to be considered. Select all that apply.

• Senior Advisor
• Advisor
• Technical Specialist

05

Please indicate your preferred weekly work schedule.

• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Approximately 21-29 hours per week
• Approximately 30-39 hours per week
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• I am flexible depending on project needs and availability

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How many years of full-time, journey-level experience do you have in public sector finance, accounting, budgeting, fiscal analysis, or financial administration?

• I have no experience in this area.
• At least 6 months but less than 1 years
• At least 1 years but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 6 years
• At least 6 years but less than 7 years
• At least 7 years but less than 8 years
• 8 or more years

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How many years of full-time experience do you have working in California public agency finance, accounting, or budgeting?

• I have no experience in this area.
• At least 6 months but less than 1 years
• At least 1 years but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 6 years
• At least 6 years but less than 7 years
• At least 7 years but less than 8 years
• 8 or more years

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How many years of full-time experience do you have managing, supervising, assigning, or coordinating the work of finance, accounting, budget, payroll, purchasing, or fiscal staff?

• I have no experience in this area.
• At least 6 months but less than 1 years
• At least 1 years but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 6 years
• At least 6 years but less than 7 years
• At least 7 years but less than 8 years
• 8 or more years

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What is your level of experience developing, administering, monitoring, or presenting public agency operating budgets, capital budgets, special fund budgets, or multi-year financial forecasts?

• I have no background in this.
• I know what this is, but I have not done it.
• I have been trained in this but not done it independently.
• I have done this independently but not frequently.
• I have done this as a regular and frequent part of my job.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
• I have trained/coached others in performing this activity.

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To what extent have you participated in budget year-to-date reports, identified variances or concerns, and recommended corrective actions or improvements?

• I have no background in this.
• I know what this is, but I have not done it.
• I have been trained in this but not done it independently.
• I have done this independently but not frequently.
• I have done this as a regular and frequent part of my job.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
• I have trained/coached others in performing this activity.

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To what extent have you developed, modified, or implemented accounting procedures, budget processes, internal controls, financial policies, or fiscal reporting practices?

• I have no background in this.
• I know what this is, but I have not done it.
• I have been trained in this but not done it independently.
• I have done this independently but not frequently.
• I have done this as a regular and frequent part of my job.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
• I have trained/coached others in performing this activity.

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To what extent have you prepared for or managed an annual audit, coordinated with auditors, prepared required financial reports, or resolved audit findings?

• I have no background in this.
• I know what this is, but I have not done it.
• I have been trained in this but not done it independently.
• I have done this independently but not frequently.
• I have done this as a regular and frequent part of my job.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
• I have trained/coached others in performing this activity.

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To what extent have you worked with categorical funding, restricted funds, grants, special revenues, capital project funds, or other public sector funding structures?

• I have no background in this.
• I know what this is, but I have not done it.
• I have been trained in this but not done it independently.
• I have done this independently but not frequently.
• I have done this as a regular and frequent part of my job.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
• I have trained/coached others in performing this activity.

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To what extent have you presented complex financial, budgetary, accounting, or audit-related information to executives, governing boards, elected officials, department heads, or non-finance audiences?

• I have no background in this.
• I know what this is, but I have not done it.
• I have been trained in this but not done it independently.
• I have done this independently but not frequently.
• I have done this as a regular and frequent part of my job.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
• I have trained/coached others in performing this activity.

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15. To what extent have you delivered complex, sensitive, or unpopular financial information while maintaining credibility, professionalism, and effective working relationships?

• I have no background in this.
• I know what this is, but I have not done it.
• I have been trained in this but not done it independently.
• I have done this independently but not frequently.
• I have done this as a regular and frequent part of my job.
• I have done this extensively and at a high level of complexity.
• I have trained/coached others in performing this activity.

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Employer Regional Government Services

Address View Job Posting for Agency Information

., California, 93924

Phone 1-650-587-7314

Website https://www.rgsjpa.org/