Director of Finance

Salary : $151,356.00 - $183,984.00 Annually
Location : CITY HALL - 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Finance/IT
Division: Finance Division
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position
Under administrative direction, the Director of Finance plans, organizes, manages, and provides direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Finance Department including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, information technology, annual budget preparation, treasury, cash and debt management, utility billings, parking citations, business licensing, and collections; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public; and provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CPFO (Certified Professional Finance Officer), or Master's degree is highly desirable.

Experience:
Seven (7) years of recent and progressively responsible municipal senior management experience that includes significant participation in budgetary development/administration, accounting systems development and maintenance, financial planning and reporting, cash management/investments, and/or accounting/fiscal operations. At least five (5) years of the required experience must have been at the supervisory or management level.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
To view full details of the position, please review the job description on the City's website:
Important Information

FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED. THE FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED ON DECEMBER 10, 2026.

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• You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
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Selection Process
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Oral Panel Interviews
• Department Interviews

Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 - 12 weeks for successful candidates.
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Reference Check

Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:

• For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
• Visit the City of Yuba City website:
• Email the Human Resources Department at humanresources@yubacity.net
• Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610
• Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993

The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please reach out to