Assistant Director of Finance

City of Vacaville • Full-time • Vacaville, CA • $152.01k - $184.70k / year • 3w ago

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The City of Vacaville invites applications for Assistant Director of Finance.

The City of Vacaville is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative finance professional to serve as Assistant Director of Finance. This key leadership role supports the Director of Finance in overseeing the operational, fiscal, and strategic functions of the Finance Department including budgeting, financial reporting and departmental planning.

The Assistant Director plays a critical role in ensuring sound municipal financial management while contributing to citywide goals through effective leadership, clear communication, and strong analytical expertise. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced municipal finance leader who is ready to take on broader responsibilities and help guide the City’s financial operations with integrity and innovation. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Prepare, review and present staff reports, various management and information updates and reports on special projects as assigned by the Director.
Develop and implement the department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Prepare the Finance Department’s budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.

See the class specification for a more detailed listing of duties and responsibilities.

Salary Information
$152,014- $184,697 Annually

2% COLA increase scheduled on 11/1/26

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:

Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums are covered 100% by the City
Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
Up to 97.5 hours per year of Administrative Leave

View the Administrative Manager's Group agreementand Benefits Summary for more detailed information.

Currently, one (1) vacancy exists within the department. This recruitment will also be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies that may occur over the next 12-month period.

The ideal candidate will embody a holistic blend of financial expertise, leadership acumen, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication and management skills. Will be able to demonstrate a thorough grasp and expertise in the following areas:

Extensive knowledge in municipal finance including governmental fund accounting, budget, auditing, and/or utility billing operations and applicable computer software management and reporting systems
Thorough understanding of principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution
Ability to excel in managing and directing the operational activities of the Finance Department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE – Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in finance, public administration, business administration or a related field.

Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible experience in management of accounting, utility billing, or budgeting activities in a municipal or governmental environment, including two years of supervisor responsibility.

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.com. Application packets may also be requested in person at the Human Resources Department or by calling (707) 449-5101.

Cover letters and resumes are encouraged as a supplement but cannot be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application indicates a valid email address which you check on a regular basis.

For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click on the link below:
https://www.cityofvacaville.gov/government/human-resources/human-resources-faq

Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include an education and employment verification, public records review, credit check, DMV review and a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review).