Finance and Operations Manager, First 5 Yolo

Salary : $97,780.80 - $118,872.00 Annually
Location : Davis, CA
Job Type: At Will
Job Number: 2026F5-F&OM
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: F5

DESCRIPTION
First 5 Yolo is conducting a recruitment to fill a Finance and Operations Manager position. The salary range for this position is $97,780.80 - $118,872.00 annually. In addition, First 5 Yolo offers a competitive benefits package.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate is a versatile and growth-minded professional who enjoys working across administrative functions, thrives in a hybrid environment, and is committed to the mission of First 5 Yolo. This individual will bring a broad administrative background with experience in accounting, an understanding of public administration, and fluency with modern technology. As a small agency, the Finance and Operations Manager position leads and executes all agency fiscal, operational, and administrative functions to ensure the long-term success of the Agency. Given the broad scope and independence of the role, a successful candidate will be a fast, enthusiastic learner who enjoys finding creative solutions to complex challenges while bringing a meticulous eye for detail to ensure fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.

The Position
Under general direction and supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance and Operations Manager holds primary responsibility for the full range of fiscal and administrative operations of First 5 Yolo. The incumbent will serve as the designated Finance Officer and HR Generalist for the agency under the direction and oversight of the Chief Executive Officer. This position is characterized by the high level of management responsibility for administration of diverse agency operations.

How To Apply
This recruitment is open until filled and application materials will be reviewed on a continuous basis; however, priority consideration will be given to individuals who submitted their information by noon on October 30, 2026. To be considered, interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three refences, via email, to Victoria Zimmerle, Chief Executive Officer, at Submitted documents should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, auditing, economics, or a closely related field; AND

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in fiscal management; contracts, compliance and risk management; and administrative operations. Work in a public or governmental agency is highly preferred.
SUBSTITUTION: An advanced degree in a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of work experience.

License: Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Application & Selection Process
This recruitment is open until filled, and application materials will be reviewed on a continuous basis. To be considered, interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three refences, via email, to Victoria Zimmerle, Chief Executive Officer, at Priority consideration will be given to individuals who submitted their information by noon on October 30, 2026.

Submitted documents should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!

• "Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:
  Misc: 2.5% at 55
  Safety: 3.0% at 55
  Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50
• "New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:
  Misc: 2% @ 62
  Safety: 2.7% @ 57

BENEFITS

The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Disability Plans
• Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. Review the job opportunity information to find the bargaining unit code or search the which identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.

Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the MOU and benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits by Bargaining Unit summary on the webpage.