Director of Finance
Salary: $242,174.40 - $294,320.00 Annually
Location: Hayward, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: U725-2025-07
Department: Finance Department
Closing: 9/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Apply by Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Salary is negotiable up to $267,009.60 annually
For more information, please refer to our Director of Finance Recruitment Brochure
THE POSITION: The City of Hayward is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Finance to oversee its centralized financial operations. Reporting directly to the City Manager, this executive role provides leadership in accounting, budgeting, treasury, revenue collection, licensing, purchasing, and data systems. The Director serves as the City's Chief Financial Officer, managing the preparation and oversight of the annual operating and capital improvement budgets, ensuring audit compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls. Additionally, the role advises the City Manager and Council on fiscal matters, promotes transparency and efficiency, and leads a dedicated team committed to service excellence and innovation. The Director also acts as Treasurer-Controller for the East Bay Dischargers Authority and supports programs such as the Rent Review Board.
You are:The ideal candidate is a collaborative and strategic finance leader with proven expertise in public sector budgeting, accounting, and debt management. They possess the emotional intelligence and communication skills to foster a positive, high-performing team culture. With a strong grasp of governmental financial regulations, they can navigate complex fiscal challenges while ensuring transparency and long-term stability. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, promoting open communication, staff development, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance the city's financial health.
Essential Duties
What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
Plan, organize, direct and control the financial activities of the City including the accounting, treasury, revenue collections, licensing, data processing, purchasing, central stores, central services, and employee insurance and benefits functions.
Acts as chief financial officer for the Redevelopment Agency.
Plan, organize, and direct the preparation, implementation and control of the City's annual operating budget and capital improvement budget; forecast city revenues, expenditures and year-end balances.
Review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the City's administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures and insure audit compliance.
Direct the design, implementation, and control of automated financial system.
Prepare and present financial and administrative reports and resolutions to the City Council as well as Council committees.
Represent the City Manager before citizens, elected officials, committees and Boards on financial and administrative matters of the City.
Provide financial support and assistance to City departments.
Direct the preparation of financial reports as required by law; prepare various financial reports and analyses requested by the City Manager and City Council.
Supervise rent review program and attend Rent Review Board meetings.
Serve as Treasurer-Controller for the East Bay Dischargers Authority (EBDA).
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Link to full job description: Class Specifications | Director of Finance | Class Spec Details
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- Principles and methods of finance administration, particularly in the areas of accounting, budgeting, auditing, and data processing.
- Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
- Laws regulating the financial administration of City government.
- Modern principles and practices of purchasing, stores and risk management.
- Budget preparation, program analyses, and revenue forecasting.
- Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.
Ability to:
- Develop and install sound accounting systems and procedures.
- Prepare complex financial statements, reports, and analyses.
- Supervise, train and evaluate professional, technical ad clerical staff.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial work including considerable administrative and supervisory experience.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or business administration.
Supplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
- Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
- Vacation - 80 hours minimum
- 15.5 Paid Holidays
- Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
- Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
Application Review - A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaireThe rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Job Related Testing (examination) -
Supplemental Questionnaire Review - Friday, September 12th, 2025
Virtual Interview Screening - Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Oral Panel Interviews - Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward. The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.APPLICATIONSCandidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer&A Certified Age Friendly EmployerLearn more about the mission of the Age Friendly Institute here
To apply, visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywardca/jobs/5014056/director-of-finance
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