Salary: $14,079.04 - $15,846.07 Monthly
Location : City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-27
Department: Finance and Administration
Division: Finance
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 12/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: EXCL
Definition
Ready to shape the future of our community through strategic financial leadership? As Deputy Director of Finance, you will guide the development of the City-wide annual budget, perform complex financial analyses, and serve as a trusted advisor to the Finance & Administration Director. If you are a collaborative leader eager to help oversee department operations and drive fiscal excellence, this is the ideal role for you.
In this position, you will influence the budgeting, accounting, auditing, treasury, and revenue administration functions that sustain vital city services and capital projects, directly impacting the quality of life for our community.
FILING DEADLINE
The recruitment is scheduled to close on December 3, 2026. This recruitment can close at any time with or without prior notice. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is a benefited, full-time, exempt/ at-will position, working on-site, operating on a regular 4/10 schedule (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
THE POSITION
Under administrative direction, assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the operations, services, and activities of the Finance Department, including citywide budget administration, financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, purchasing, payroll oversight, revenue forecasting, and fiscal policy development. Serves as a strategic financial advisor to executive leadership and departmental management staff on budgetary and operational matters. Coordinates complex financial analyses and organizational initiatives and acts on behalf of the Director of Finance in their absence.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Deputy Director of Finance is a senior management classification responsible for assisting with the administration and strategic oversight of the City's financial operations. The incumbent plays a lead role in development and administration of the City's annual operating and capital budgets, long-range financial forecasting, fiscal policy implementation, and organizational financial analysis.
This classification is distinguished from lower-level finance management positions by its significant citywide budgetary responsibilities, leadership role in departmental operations, involvement in executive-level decision making, and responsibility for supervising professional and technical staff. The position exercises a high degree of independent judgment and professional discretion in interpreting financial data, evaluating fiscal impacts, and developing recommendations affecting City operations and policy.
The incumbent is expected to foster innovation, operational excellence, transparency, accountability, and customer service while supporting the City's strategic goals and fiscal sustainability initiatives.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director of Finance. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. The duties listed below are representative of the work performed; however, they are not all-inclusive.
Leadership and Department Administration
• Assists in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the operations and activities of the Finance Department.
• Participates in development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Provides leadership, direction, coaching, and support to assigned supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Evaluates staff performance, establishes professional development goals, and implements corrective or disciplinary action when necessary in accordance with City policies and labor agreements.
• Promotes a collaborative, high-performing, customer service-oriented work environment focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates Finance Department operations with other City departments, outside agencies, auditors, consultants, and regulatory entities.
• Acts on behalf of the Director of Finance during absences or as assigned.
Budget Administration and Financial Planning
• Manages and coordinates development of the City's annual operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Reviews departmental budget requests and analyzes expenditures, staffing requests, revenue assumptions, and operational impacts.
• Develops and maintains complex budget models, forecasting tools, spreadsheets, and financial reporting systems.
• Conducts long-range financial forecasting, revenue projections, expenditure trend analysis, and fiscal sustainability assessments.
• Monitors budget-to-actual performance and identifies variances, trends, and potential fiscal impacts.
• Reviews and processes budget amendments, carryovers, appropriations, and related fiscal adjustments.
• Prepares and presents budget reports, financial summaries, staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and City Council agenda materials.
• Participates in budget workshops, public hearings, executive meetings, and City Council presentations.
• Assists departments in identifying operational efficiencies, cost containment strategies, and service delivery improvements.
Financial Management and Analysis
• Performs advanced financial, operational, organizational, and statistical analyses related to City operations and services.
• Evaluates financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and business processes and recommends improvements.
• Oversees and monitors accounts payable, purchasing, payroll support functions, and other financial operations as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of financial statements, audits, Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), and regulatory filings.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
• Researches and interprets legislation, regulations, and accounting standards affecting municipal finance operations.
• Coordinates implementation and utilization of financial systems and technology solutions to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Assists in managing grants, capital projects, debt service administration, and special funding programs.
Customer Service and Collaboration
• Provides expert financial guidance and technical assistance to executive management, department directors, supervisors, and staff.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, labor representatives, outside agencies, auditors, consultants, and the public.
• Responds to sensitive inquiries and resolves complex fiscal and operational issues using sound professional judgment.
• Represents the Finance Department on committees, interdepartmental teams, professional organizations, and regional working groups.
• Public sector budget preparation, administration, forecasting, and fiscal analysis methodologies.
• Principles of auditing, internal controls, purchasing, payroll administration, and financial management systems.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements governing municipal finance operations.
• Financial modeling, statistical analysis, and business process improvement techniques.
• Principles and practices of effective leadership, supervision, employee development, and performance management.
• Modern office technologies, financial software systems, spreadsheet applications, and database systems.
• Principles of customer service, organizational effectiveness, and collaborative problem solving.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting, public finance, municipal budgeting, and governmental accounting (GAAP/GASB)
• Principles of organizational, public administration and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures in service areas managed; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• California municipal finance laws and public agency municipal finance practices
• Cash flow management and forecasting techniques
• Revenue analysis, forecasting, and economic trend evaluation
• Fee studies, cost recovery methodologies, and rate-setting principles
• Principles and practices of contract administration, contract risk transfer and evaluation; risk management requirements and techniques.
• Social, political and environmental issues influencing program administration.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic mathematics; business letter writing and other document preparation; office methods, procedures and equipment; computers and applicable software.
• Supervisory principles and methods of training, teamwork, goal setting, problem solving and laws governing employee relations.
Ability to:
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate complex municipal finance and budget operations.
• Analyze complex financial, operational, and organizational issues and develop sound recommendations.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Prepare and present clear, concise, and comprehensive financial reports, analyses, and presentations.
• Develop long-range financial forecasts and strategic fiscal recommendations.
• Analyze complex financial data and develop sound recommendations
• Manage multiple high-priority functions simultaneously
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Lead operational improvements and implement best practices
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Draw meaning and conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering persuasive presentations and preparing clear, concise, and impactful reports. Able to advocate for department initiatives and engage effectively with the public, media, and other external parties.
• Show interest and understand the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers.
• Maintain emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Display honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Appreciate the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Adhere to all safety practices and procedures and encourage and support others to be safe in their work activities.
• Have service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse background and experiences.
• Have strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability.
• Have courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior.
• Demonstrate, promote and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Requirements
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOREducation: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in governmental finance, budgeting, accounting, or financial administration, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Experience in a municipal or other public sector environment is highly desirable. Two (2) years of supervisory experience is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or related professional certification is desirable.
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