MARIN COUNTY, JUST NORTH of San Francisco across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, offers an exceptional quality of life. With approximately 257,000 residents spread over 520 beautiful square miles, Marin’s location in the Bay Area is ideal. The County strives to uphold a set of core values: integrity, respect, equity, innovation, collaboration, and excellence. These values help to maintain and enhance public trust and help achieve high quality service outcomes. The County is committed to being a fiscally sound and well-managed organization that is innovative, utilizes the talent of its workforce, and continuously improves service outcomes for residents.

The Budget Director is responsible for overall leadership, coordination and management of the County’s $902.6 million (FY 2026-2028) annual budget preparation, implementation and fiscal projections. The general duties and minimum requirements of this position are described in the class specification. The ideal candidate is a visionary, progressive, and results-oriented leader who understands the strategic role budgeting plays in achieving organizational priorities and advancing County objectives. The County is seeking a collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who fosters trust, teamwork, and accountability throughout the organization. The position requires a politically astute professional who understands the complexities of local government and can effectively navigate competing priorities and interests. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading the preparation, development, and adoption of county or municipal budgets. They possess a strong background in government finance, including complex budget analysis, revenue forecasting, expenditure projections, capital planning, and financial policy development.

The annual salary range effective in July, 2026, is $195,142 to $237,195. Placement within this range is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The County of Marin also offers a competitive, full benefits package. Filing Deadline: August 2, 2026