Finance Director

DESCRIPTION

Are you a strategic finance professional who sees the budget as a tool for accomplishing organizational priorities? Do you engage in big picture thinking, partnering with the City Manager's Office and the Executive Team to get to "yes"? If this sounds like you, consider joining us as our next Finance Director. We're looking for someone whose technical skills are only the beginning! You'll bring innovative approaches, a passion for managing people and teambuilding, and the ability to think quickly on your feet. This is a great opportunity to lead a strong department, develop it into the next stage, and be part of a collegial and supportive team.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Interest will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the first review occurring on October 27, 2025. An application via Neogov is required; a resume and engaging cover letter are highly recommended, as the quality of these materials will be part of the screening process to determine who moves forward.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally-diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing, and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year. The City is organized into the following departments / organizational units : City Manager's Office, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Planning & Development, Police, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers. The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a department director classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Finance Department, including short and long-term planning as well as development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the City Manager and / or Assistant City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, City functions and activities, including the role of the City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. The ability to lead, guide, and coach the managers, supervisors, and other department personnel is essential. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. For additional details, please review the full classification specification here .

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities could be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or public administration, and eight years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in municipal finance, including five years of management and / or supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.