City of San José
Finance Manager (Senior Executive Analyst) - OEDCA
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95123
Overview Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees plays a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. To learn about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service, and to learn more about San José, visit the City website.
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov. About the Department The City Manager’s Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) has three integrated divisions: Culture: Arts, Sports, and Entertainment — Fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and creative city by advancing cultural expression, supporting artists and arts organizations through grants and technical assistance, promoting access to sports and entertainment, commissioning and preserving public art, producing outdoor special events and destination marketing, and stewarding City-owned convention and cultural facility assets and partnerships. Economic Growth and Business Development — Accelerating San José’s economic vitality by driving business retention, expansion, and attraction; supporting real estate and catalytic development; strengthening Downtown as a thriving urban center; and advancing commercial corridor revitalization and small business success. Workforce and Talent Development — Building a resilient and inclusive workforce by connecting job seekers to training, education, and career pathways; delivering supportive services that reduce barriers to employment; and partnering with employers to design hiring initiatives that align with regional industry needs and economic opportunity. OEDCA’s mission is to catalyze equitable job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, cultural vibrancy, and talent attraction and retention in San José while strengthening the City’s fiscal health. OEDCA focuses on five key areas: Retain/grow jobs and revenue and promote innovation from large and medium-sized businesses in key sectors such as manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Foster small business resilience and create thriving business districts. Accelerate a thriving Downtown. Activate San José as the South Bay’s hub for sports, arts, and entertainment. Prepare residents to participate in the local economy through training, education, and career support. The Workforce and Talent Development Division of OEDCA is seeking a Finance Manager (Senior Executive Analyst) to manage its fiscal unit and work in coordination with division senior staff. The successful candidate will manage accounting, budgeting, and federal, state, local, grant management functions of the OEDCA Workforce and Talent Development Unit. This is a highly responsible management position that plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical accounting staff in accounts payable, accounts receivable, program costings, timekeeping, program audits, program budgets, state reporting, grant management and compliance, and general ledger functions. The Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) formulates policies, designs and implements programs, plans long- and short-term activities, prepares and implements budgets, analyzes practices and procedures, and develops recommendations for operational, policy, and procedural improvements as well as for state, federal, city, and board financial reports. The SEA will also interact with senior staff in City departments and with the State of California. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong decision-making and strategic thinking abilities, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to build and train a team while managing multiple projects. The SEA must be able to present budgets and reports to management and other stakeholder meetings. The Workforce Development Division Fiscal Section serves as a business partner to internal and external customers, providing professional assistance regarding accounting, financial reporting, state and federal compliance audits, budgeting and forecasting, and other related matters. Education and Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a closely related field. Experience:
At least four (4) years of professional-level analytic and/or administrative experience. A Master’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field is preferred and can substitute for one year of the required four years of experience. A CPA certification is also preferred. A successful candidate must possess strong technical and functional knowledge as well as highly developed management, leadership, and communication skills. The incumbent will work with City, State, regional partners, including workforce boards and service providers’ executive staff, work2future Board members, and other staff members. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies include: Job Expertise
— Knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, including governmental accounting as established by AICPA and GASB; knowledge of data processing and EDP accounting systems. Communication Skills
— Ability to convey information clearly, orally and in writing; strong listening skills; openness to others’ ideas. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
— Develops relationships, collaborates, and resolves conflicts effectively. Fiscal Management
— Understands budget-resource alignment with the strategic plan; ensures administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Supervision
— Sets goals, prioritizes, motivates, empowers, and assigns responsibilities appropriately. Problem Solving
— Defines problems, collects information, and uses logic and intuition to reach solutions. Collaboration
— Builds networks and cross-functional alliances. Leadership
— Leads by example, maintains ethical standards, remains accessible, and promotes a cooperative work environment. Customer Service
— Anticipates needs and delivers services professionally. Selection Process The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience, interviews, and may include a practical exercise. For questions about duties or the hiring process, contact Baljinder Jhalle at Baljinder.jhalle@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information
Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San José will NOT sponsor visas for this position. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered. AI content in responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or other third-party job boards. This recruitment may fill multiple positions across divisions. Please apply to be considered for additional opportunities. Please allow adequate time to complete the application. If you do not receive a confirmation after submission, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov for status.
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A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov. About the Department The City Manager’s Office of Economic Development & Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) has three integrated divisions: Culture: Arts, Sports, and Entertainment — Fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and creative city by advancing cultural expression, supporting artists and arts organizations through grants and technical assistance, promoting access to sports and entertainment, commissioning and preserving public art, producing outdoor special events and destination marketing, and stewarding City-owned convention and cultural facility assets and partnerships. Economic Growth and Business Development — Accelerating San José’s economic vitality by driving business retention, expansion, and attraction; supporting real estate and catalytic development; strengthening Downtown as a thriving urban center; and advancing commercial corridor revitalization and small business success. Workforce and Talent Development — Building a resilient and inclusive workforce by connecting job seekers to training, education, and career pathways; delivering supportive services that reduce barriers to employment; and partnering with employers to design hiring initiatives that align with regional industry needs and economic opportunity. OEDCA’s mission is to catalyze equitable job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, cultural vibrancy, and talent attraction and retention in San José while strengthening the City’s fiscal health. OEDCA focuses on five key areas: Retain/grow jobs and revenue and promote innovation from large and medium-sized businesses in key sectors such as manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Foster small business resilience and create thriving business districts. Accelerate a thriving Downtown. Activate San José as the South Bay’s hub for sports, arts, and entertainment. Prepare residents to participate in the local economy through training, education, and career support. The Workforce and Talent Development Division of OEDCA is seeking a Finance Manager (Senior Executive Analyst) to manage its fiscal unit and work in coordination with division senior staff. The successful candidate will manage accounting, budgeting, and federal, state, local, grant management functions of the OEDCA Workforce and Talent Development Unit. This is a highly responsible management position that plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical accounting staff in accounts payable, accounts receivable, program costings, timekeeping, program audits, program budgets, state reporting, grant management and compliance, and general ledger functions. The Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) formulates policies, designs and implements programs, plans long- and short-term activities, prepares and implements budgets, analyzes practices and procedures, and develops recommendations for operational, policy, and procedural improvements as well as for state, federal, city, and board financial reports. The SEA will also interact with senior staff in City departments and with the State of California. The position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong decision-making and strategic thinking abilities, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to build and train a team while managing multiple projects. The SEA must be able to present budgets and reports to management and other stakeholder meetings. The Workforce Development Division Fiscal Section serves as a business partner to internal and external customers, providing professional assistance regarding accounting, financial reporting, state and federal compliance audits, budgeting and forecasting, and other related matters. Education and Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a closely related field. Experience:
At least four (4) years of professional-level analytic and/or administrative experience. A Master’s Degree in public administration, business administration, or related field is preferred and can substitute for one year of the required four years of experience. A CPA certification is also preferred. A successful candidate must possess strong technical and functional knowledge as well as highly developed management, leadership, and communication skills. The incumbent will work with City, State, regional partners, including workforce boards and service providers’ executive staff, work2future Board members, and other staff members. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies include: Job Expertise
— Knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing principles, including governmental accounting as established by AICPA and GASB; knowledge of data processing and EDP accounting systems. Communication Skills
— Ability to convey information clearly, orally and in writing; strong listening skills; openness to others’ ideas. Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills
— Develops relationships, collaborates, and resolves conflicts effectively. Fiscal Management
— Understands budget-resource alignment with the strategic plan; ensures administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Supervision
— Sets goals, prioritizes, motivates, empowers, and assigns responsibilities appropriately. Problem Solving
— Defines problems, collects information, and uses logic and intuition to reach solutions. Collaboration
— Builds networks and cross-functional alliances. Leadership
— Leads by example, maintains ethical standards, remains accessible, and promotes a cooperative work environment. Customer Service
— Anticipates needs and delivers services professionally. Selection Process The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience, interviews, and may include a practical exercise. For questions about duties or the hiring process, contact Baljinder Jhalle at Baljinder.jhalle@sanjoseca.gov. Additional Information
Employment Eligibility:
Federal law requires verification of eligibility to work in the United States. The City of San José will NOT sponsor visas for this position. You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered. AI content in responses may result in removal from the hiring process. Applications are not accepted through CalOpps or other third-party job boards. This recruitment may fill multiple positions across divisions. Please apply to be considered for additional opportunities. Please allow adequate time to complete the application. If you do not receive a confirmation after submission, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov for status.
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