Finance Director

Under the administrative guidance of the City Manager, the Finance Director serves as the Cityʼs chief financial officer and is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing all activities and operations of the Finance Department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing accounting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting;
• Developing and administering the Cityʼs annual operating and capital improvement budgets;
• Managing treasury functions, investments, and debt issuance;
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting standards;
• Advising the City Manager and City Council on financial policy and long-term fiscal strategy;
• Preparing comprehensive financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); The Finance Director directly supervises the Finance Department staff, consisting of four (4) full-time employees.

Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: development and implementation of goals, policies, procedures, and priorities; planning, organizing, and overseeing, business licenses, budgeting, purchasing, auditing, investing, debt managing, and maintaining the financial systems; monitoring and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; preparing and presenting financial statements and reports to the City Council; managing city audits; preparing revenue, expenditure, and year-end balance estimates; managing departmental operating budgets; allocating resources and ensuring the proper administration of approved budgets; planning, organizing, and supervising departmental staff; serving as a liaison between the department, other city divisions, and outside agencies; fostering positive working relationships with city employees and the public through professional customer service; and performing additional duties as assigned. This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Candidates should have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, including municipal accounting, along with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. CPA certification is desirable, but not required. A valid Class C California driver's license is also required. First review of applications will take place on May 8, 2026. Following the closing date for first review of applications, materials will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews to be held at the City of Lemon Grove City Hall. For question, please contact Human Resources Manager, Roberto Hidalgo at (619) 825-3848 or rhidalgo@lemongrove.cagov.