Deputy Finance Director

Overview The City of Ontario is seeking a Deputy Finance Director who will play a vital leadership role in advancing the City’s financial operations and ensuring long-term fiscal stability. With an operating budget of $1.65 billion and a $2.88 billion, five-year capital improvement program, the City requires a Deputy Finance Director who can balance technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills. As a member of the Agency’s management team, the Deputy Director will oversee key operational functions, including accounting, accounts payable, grant management, and payroll, as well as other Finance divisions, under the administrative direction of the Assistant Finance Director and Executive Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will be approachable, flexible, and solutions oriented; someone who can pivot to meet emerging challenges while keeping the City’s long-term financial health in focus. This leader will have the opportunity to strengthen succession planning, serve as a mentor and coach to early-career finance professionals, invest in the growth of their team while also helping other City departments better understand financial processes. As a key strategic partner across the organization, the Deputy Finance Director will be a trusted force - cultivating strong relations, demonstrating impactful leadership, and driving meaningful results to fuel the growth of the City of Ontario!

Responsibilities

Oversee key operational functions in the Finance Department, including accounting, accounts payable, grant management, and payroll, as well as other Finance divisions, under the administrative direction of the Assistant Finance Director and Executive Director of Finance.

Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff; strengthen succession planning; coach early-career finance professionals.

Serve as a strategic partner across the organization, cultivating relationships and driving meaningful results to support the City’s financial health and growth.

Qualifications

Experience in municipal finance leadership with strong technical expertise and interpersonal skills.

Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day financial operations.

Ability to mentor teams and collaborate across City departments.

Application For more detailed information, please review the job brochure: Deputy Finance Director Brochure. Filing Deadline: October 26, 2025. APPLY NOW. This recruitment is being managed by executive recruitment firm Teri Black & Co., LLC. If you have any questions, please contact the recruiters below:

Tina White • 619.948.1786

Teri Black • 424.296.3111

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