Director of Finance

Overview

Position: Director of Finance

Employer: International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans

Location: Hayward, CA

Salary: $242,174.40 - $294,320.00 Annually

Salary note: Salary is negotiable up to $267,009.60 annually

Department: Finance Department

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: U

Closing: September 11, :59 PM Pacific

Responsibilities

What you will do. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Plan, organize, direct and control the financial activities of the City including the accounting, treasury, revenue collections, licensing, data processing, purchasing, central stores, central services, and employee insurance and benefits functions. Acts as chief financial officer for the Redevelopment Agency.
• Plan, organize, and direct the preparation, implementation and control of the City\'s annual operating budget and capital improvement budget; forecast city revenues, expenditures and year-end balances.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the City\'s administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures and ensure audit compliance.
• Direct the design, implementation, and control of automated financial system.
• Prepare and present financial and administrative reports and resolutions to the City Council as well as Council committees.
• Represent the City Manager before citizens, elected officials, committees and Boards on financial and administrative matters of the City.
• Provide financial support and assistance to City departments.
• Direct the preparation of financial reports as required by law; prepare various financial reports and analyses requested by the City Manager and City Council.
• Supervise rent review program and attend Rent Review Board meetings.
• Serve as Treasurer-Controller for the East Bay Dischargers Authority (EBDA).
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial work including considerable administrative and supervisory experience.
• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or business administration.

• Knowledge
  • Principles and methods of finance administration, particularly in the areas of accounting, budgeting, auditing, and data processing.
  • Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
  • Laws regulating the financial administration of City government.
  • Modern principles and practices of purchasing, stores and risk management.
  • Budget preparation, program analyses, and revenue forecasting.
  • Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.

• Abilities
  • Develop and install sound accounting systems and procedures.
  • Prepare complex financial statements, reports, and analyses.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical and clerical staff.

Benefits

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

Selection Procedure

• Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
• Application Review - Minimum Qualifications; Completion of the supplemental questionnaire. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
• Job Related Testing (examination)
• Supplemental Questionnaire Review - Friday, September 12th, 2025
• Virtual Interview Screening - Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
• Oral Panel Interviews - Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
• The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
• Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
• Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver\'s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions may require a credit check and a Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.

How to Apply

Apply online at under the Current Vacancies tab or at Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have problems applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at .

The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer.