Deputy Finance Director

Overview

The City of Ontario is located approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, with direct access to the I-10, I-210, and I-15 freeways. Over 130 years of success have paved the way for this growing community to be the Premier Community of the Inland Empire.

The Deputy Finance Director position was created as a key leadership role to strengthen succession planning within the Financial Services Agency and provide high-level professional support to the Assistant Finance Director and the Executive Director of Finance. With an operating budget of $1.65 billion and a $2.88 billion 5-year capital improvement program, Ontario requires a Deputy Finance Director who balances technical expertise with strong interpersonal skills.

A collaborative, team-oriented style that encourages partnership and trust, along with a customer service mindset, the ability to problem solve creatively, and adapt to changing priorities, are key to success in this role.

• Serve as a key leadership role to strengthen succession planning within the Financial Services Agency and provide high-level professional support to the Assistant Finance Director and the Executive Director of Finance.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment that encourages partnership and trust, provides excellent customer service, and supports creative problem solving in a dynamic environment.

• Competitive candidates will offer at least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting or finance, including four years in a managerial capacity in a governmental agency.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Salary range $ - $ DOQE, with competitive benefits. For additional information and to apply online, visit  Recruitment closes Sunday, October 26, 2025
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