Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (Promotional Only)

— OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES —

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.   

Pay

• $156,602.58 - $209,847.66 Annually DOQ

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (Promotional Only). This key role is critical to ensuring the City’s financial stability, integrity, and long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position provides leadership over core financial operations, including oversight of treasury functions, revenue management, and multiple finance divisions. The Assistant Chief Financial Officer provides high-level professional and financial technical support to the Chief Financial Officer, functions as a key member of the Finance Department’s management team, and serves as the City Treasurer.

What You'll Do

As the Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, you will play a critical role in guiding the City’s financial operations and supporting strategic financial decision-making across the organization.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the City Treasurer and manage the City's investment program, policies, and portfolio. Manage debt, banking, wire transfers, accounts receivable collection, business licensing, revenue collection and recording, and other day-to-day Treasury responsibilities.

• Provide leadership and direction over key Finance Department divisions, which may include accounting, budget, treasury, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and related operational areas

• Advise leadership on financial trends, policy implications, and strategic decision-making

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and organizational goals aligned with City priorities

• Monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement process improvements

• Oversee and support financial reporting, including presentations to City Council, committees, and other stakeholders

• Lead, mentor, and develop professional finance staff, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment

• Participate in complex financial, operational, and administrative studies and prepare detailed reports and recommendations

• Support the evaluation and implementation of financial systems and technology to improve efficiency and service delivery

• Interpret and assess legislation, regulations, and policies impacting municipal finance operations

• Represent the Finance Department in meetings, committees, and professional organizations

The Ideal Candidate – Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a strategic finance professional with strong experience in municipal treasury and financial operations, bringing both technical expertise and effective leadership.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have extensive experience in public sector finance, including treasury, revenue management, and accounting, with a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles for state and local government.

• Understand municipal investment practices, debt management, and regulatory requirements

• Be a strong analytical thinker who can evaluate complex financial data and provide clear, actionable recommendations

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with experience supervising and developing professional staff

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including City staff, executive leadership, City Council, and the public

• Have a deep understanding of financial challenges and opportunities, and the ability to proactively identify and implement effective solutions

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities while meeting critical deadlines

• Be committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering high-quality public service

Minimum Qualifications – Required

A combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business, marketing, public administration, or a closely related field; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management and administration, revenue management/treasury, budgeting, accounting, or auditing, including two years of experience in the direct supervision of professional finance staff. Finance and accounting experience in a local, state, or federal governmental agency is highly desirable.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license.

Certificate: California Municipal Treasurer Certificate or California Treasury Certificate from the California Municipal Treasurers Association is desirable.

How to Apply

—OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES —

Note: Current City of Ventura employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

• To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a Regular or probationary status employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.

• Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire via your employee WorkDay Jobs Hub App by the filing deadline. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

Selection Process

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement.

• Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

• A select number of candidates will be invited to a panel selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics at a later time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

THE SCHEDULE

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

• Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.– Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.

• Week of April 14, 2026 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.

• Week of April 27, 2026 – Department selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the interview panel.

• April 2026  – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.

Additional Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at  City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer.

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team at:

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.