Deputy Finance Director

Definition

The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Administrative Services Department!


Currently, there is one full-time opening for Deputy Finance Director assigned to the Finance Division . This position will manage, direct, supervise and coordinate the financial management and treasury activities within the Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department including financial analysis and long-range financial and strategic planning efforts; assist the Administrative Services Director in the management of the Accounting, Revenue, Purchasing and Budget divisions; and will serve as a member of the departmental management team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate strong ethics and integrity.

Selection Components

• Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open until Monday , February 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to a virtual interview.
• Virtual Interview Assessments: Tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 . Passing candidates will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

Schedule:
This position may work a 5/40 or 9/80 schedule.

Retirement:

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% (or half the normal cost) of pay towards their retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible professional level public sector finance experience, including two years of responsible management and supervisory experience.

Education: Completion of major coursework leading to a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree in Business or Public Finance and/or additional experience is desirable.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.



Closing Date/Time: 2/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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• City of Newport Beach

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