Deputy Director of Finance

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is not your average public agency employer. We have evolved from the antiquated civil service government employment of the past. Our driving staff force, known as Team RC, embodies a culture of innovation and collaboration. We believe that our employees are the best representation of our values and we strive to be on the cutting edge of diversity, inclusion, and technology.

When you join Team RC, whether you’re front-and-center or behind-the-scenes, you can rest assured that your work makes an impact in the community you serve. Our enthusiasm for public service and our commitment to continuous learning helps Team RC focus on what really matters.....service and people.

So get comfortable, grab a snack, and apply to join Team RC.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is not your average public agency employer. We have evolved from the antiquated civil service government employment of the past. Our driving staff force, known as Team RC, embodies a culture of innovation and collaboration. We believe that our employees are the best representation of our values and we strive to be on the cutting edge of diversity, inclusion, and technology.

When you join Team RC, whether you’re front-and-center or behind-the-scenes, you can rest assured that your work makes an impact in the community you serve. Our enthusiasm for public service and our commitment to continuous learning helps Team RC focus on what really matters.....service and people.

So get comfortable, grab a snack, and apply to join Team RC.
City Government and the Finance Department
The City is a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of city government, with a five-member City Council. The Mayor is elected at large, and Council members are elected based on geographic districts. Council members serve staggered four-year terms.

The City provides a full range of municipal services, including police, public works, planning, building and safety, recreation, library, animal care and control, community improvement, and economic development. The City contracts with other governmental entities, private firms, and individuals to deliver specific services, including police services provided by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. Fire services are provided by the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, a legally separate entity, but are included within the City’s reporting entity and financially managed by the City’s Finance Department.

For the Fiscal Year 2022-23, the City’s total budgeted operating expenditures, consisting of the City’s General and Library Funds and Fire District operating funds, was $167.8 million. The total budget for all funds is $352 million. There is an allocated 527 full-time and 136 part-time positions budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-23. City operations are headed by the City Manager, who oversees an executive management team.

Finance is under the Administrative Services Department, which includes Human Resources, Procurement, and the Department of Innovation and Technology.

The Finance Department includes five divisions:
Accounting and Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Business Licensing, Revenue Management, and Special Districts. Within Finance, there are 24.5 full-time equivalents. The Deputy Director of Finance is anticipated to be directly responsible for Accounting and Financial Reporting division; however, the Deputy Director of Finance could also be requested to oversee other divisions.

The Position and Ideal Candidate
The Deputy Director of Finance reports to the Finance Director and is responsible for the general ledger and financial reporting preparation, including year-end audits, internal controls, grant tracking & reporting, and preparation of internal reports and presentations. The Deputy Director of Finance will oversee three staff, including a Principal Accountant and two Senior Accountants. The Deputy Director of Finance will provide general guidance for and to their subordinate staff.

Operationally, this position will focus on maintaining General Ledger and the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting (the ACFR). A key priority will…