What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Finance Officer - Construction & Capital Management position at City of Hollister?
This is an open recruitment. Qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Deputy Finance Officer - Construction & Capital Management classification or in similar classifications.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.The first review of applications will take place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the Finance Director, plans, organizes, manages, and directs the City's Capital Finance and Construction Management Division. Responsible for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, contract compliance, grant administration, debt financing, and fiscal oversight of all capital improvement projects, project ledger, utility infrastructure, facilities, streets, parks, airport improvements, and other capital assets. Works closely with Public Works, Engineering, Utilities, Building, Planning, and Fire Permitting, consultants, contractors, and funding agencies to ensure projects remain financially sustainable and compliant.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Finance Director and exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative staff assigned to capital finance, grants, contract administration, and construction accounting.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Executive management classification responsible for the City's financial oversight of all capital programs, combining governmental finance with construction accounting, infrastructure financing, grants management, and long-range capital planning.
Plan and manage the financial components of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), permitting and residential development.
Develop multi-year capital financing plans and project cash-flow forecasts.
Prepare and monitor capital project budgets throughout design and construction.
Oversee construction accounting, contractor payments, encumbrances, contingencies, and change orders.
Administer federal, state, and regional infrastructure grants and reimbursement requests.
Coordinate financing for water, sewer, stormwater, streets, parks, airport, facilities, fleet, and technology projects.
Assist with bond financing, loans, building, planning, fire and development impact fees, and other infrastructure funding.
Prepare monthly capital reports, building permit report, budget reports, debt reports, and Council presentations.
Develop project financial controls, dashboards, and performance measures.
Coordinate annual audit activities related to capital assets and construction projects.
Supervise assigned staff and perform related duties as assigned.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration , Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Construction Management, , Economics, or a closely related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Training: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, construction finance, capital project management, infrastructure financing, engineering administration, or public works financial management.
Desirable Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Masters in Public Administration (MPA)/(MBA)
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Knowledge Of
Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and GAAP
Capital Improvement Programming
Construction accounting and contract administration
Customer-focused project management
Grant administration and reimbursement
Municipal debt financing
California Public Contract and Building Code
ERP financial systems and capital asset accounting
Ability To
Manage complex capital finance programs.
Analyze construction costs and financial risks.
Develop long-range capital funding strategies.
Interpret contracts and grant requirements.
Prepare executive-level financial reports.
Coordinate with multiple City departments and outside agencies.
Supervise professional staff.
Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department.
The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). Applicants must claim Veteran's preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application.
Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list.
Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation, physical, drug screen, background investigation, and fingerprints check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email at hr@hollister.ca.gov of such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.
Salary : $153,890 - $187,054