Assistant Director of Finance and Management Services (MM) at City of Santa Ana – Santa Ana, California

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

• Assists in overseeing services and activities relating to the development of the City’s budget.
• Directs activities that maintain the City’s forecast and cash flow position.
• Ensures that the budget is integrated with the accounting ledger, including its financial computer system.
• Assists with the preparation of annual financial statements, and coordination of external auditors, City staff, and responses.
• Interprets and applies legal and administrative concepts to various functions, including payroll, purchasing, and treasury.
• Ensures citywide budget adherence, and coordinates with the Accounting Division in managing and administering citywide grants.
• Assists in coordinating and conducting public presentations as it relates to the City’s Sunshine Ordinance (information transparency).
• Selects, supervises, and evaluates agency personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with staff to correct deficiencies; and implements discipline processes, when appropriate.
• Assists in developing and implementing goals related to the City’s adopted strategic plan; evaluating service delivery methods and procedures, and identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement; and developing appropriate reserve levels across funds.
• Conducts and coordinates studies; and recommends modifications to programs and procedures, as appropriate.
• Provides technical assistance to other departments on accounting and budgetary matters; and serves as the Finance and Management Services Agency liaison regarding personnel and employee relations matters.
• Serves as a team member on all bond financing related issues.
• May assist with managing system implementations.
• Supervises and assists with debt management, including continuing disclosure.
• Prepares complex reports and makes presentations to City Management, City Council, and City staff.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Executive Director of Finance and Management Services in the incumbent’s absence.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide.

Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include:

Writing Skills Examination: (Qualifying) will evaluate the candidate's analytical and writing aptitude. The areas that will be evaluated may include: demonstrated subject matter knowledge, analytical thought process and proper English and grammar usage, clarity, conciseness, organization, content, and logical progression from one idea to the next. Candidates need a minimum passing score in order to continue in the selection process.

Oral Interview Examination: (Weight of 100%) will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education, and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. Candidates need a minimum passing score in order to be placed on the eligible list.

The Human Resources Department may waive one or more examination components above. When one weighted examination component is waived, the remaining section will receive a weight of 100%.

The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.