Deputy Finance Officer - Construction & Capital Management

City of Hollister•Hollister, CA

About The Position

Under general direction of the Finance Director, this role plans, organizes, manages, and directs the City's Capital Finance and Construction Management Division. The position is 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. The role requires close collaboration with Public Works, Engineering, Utilities, Building, Planning, and Fire Permitting, as well as consultants, contractors, and funding agencies to ensure projects remain financially sustainable and compliant. This is an open recruitment, and qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list developed may be used for future vacancies in this classification or similar ones. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or the position is filled. The recruitment may close at any time without notice. The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Construction Management, Economics, or a closely related field.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, construction finance, capital project management, infrastructure financing, engineering administration, or public works financial management.
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and GAAP.
Knowledge of Capital Improvement Programming.
Knowledge of Construction accounting and contract administration.
Knowledge of Customer-focused project management.
Knowledge of Grant administration and reimbursement.
Knowledge of Municipal debt financing.
Knowledge of California Public Contract and Building Code.
Knowledge of ERP financial systems and capital asset accounting.
Ability to manage complex capital finance programs.
Ability to analyze construction costs and financial risks.
Ability to develop long-range capital funding strategies.
Ability to interpret contracts and grant requirements.
Ability to prepare executive-level financial reports.
Ability to coordinate with multiple City departments and outside agencies.
Ability to supervise professional staff.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.
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)

Responsibilities

Plans and manages the financial components of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), permitting and residential development.
Develops multi-year capital financing plans and project cash-flow forecasts.
Prepares and monitors capital project budgets throughout design and construction.
Oversees construction accounting, contractor payments, encumbrances, contingencies, and change orders.
Administers federal, state, and regional infrastructure grants and reimbursement requests.
Coordinates financing for water, sewer, stormwater, streets, parks, airport, facilities, fleet, and technology projects.
Assists with bond financing, loans, building, planning, fire and development impact fees, and other infrastructure funding.
Prepares monthly capital reports, building permit report, budget reports, debt reports, and Council presentations.
Develops project financial controls, dashboards, and performance measures.
Coordinates annual audit activities related to capital assets and construction projects.
Supervises assigned staff and performs related duties as assigned.