Assistant General Manager - Finance and Management Services

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The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) invites applications for the position of Assistant General Manager – Finance & Management Services (AGM Finance/CFO), serving as the District’s Chief Financial Officer.

This is a rare executive opportunity to lead the financial and administrative foundation of one of the nation’s largest and most respected regional park systems. The AGM Finance/CFO plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public resources, advancing long‑range financial sustainability, and modernizing systems and infrastructure that support over 125,000 acres of parkland and millions of annual visitors.

The next AGM Finance/CFO will guide the Division through a period of strategic transformation, including implementation of a new Workday Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, centralization of procurement functions, and development of a comprehensive financial strategic framework, all while ensuring operational excellence, fiscal integrity, and transparent governance.

The salary range for this position is $248,851 - $333,507 annually. Placement within this range is dependent on experience and qualifications. Planned salary increase of 3% in April 2026.

The Park District also offers a generous benefits package including:

• Vacation 12 days/year, increasing with years of service.
• Sick Leave: 12 days/year, unlimited accrual.
• Holidays: 15 paid holidays annually.
• Administrative Leave: 40 hours/year, plus an additional 40 hours/year after one year of service at the discretion of the General Manager.
• Retirement:
  The District participates in CalPERS with a 2.5% at 55 formula for Classic members and 2% at 62 formula for new PEPRA members.
• Medical:
  Choice of CalPERS HMO and PPO Health Plans. The Park District pays up to 100% of the family Kaiser premium.
• Vision:
  Employee paid standard plan or buy‑up plan;
  Coverage through VSP.
• Dental:
  District paid;
  Delta Dental PPO/ Delta Dental Premier.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Medical care and/or dependent care FSA Plan available.
• Other Benefits:
  Tuition Reimbursement, Long‑Term Disability, Short Term Disability through SDI, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Plan, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Park District employees participate in Social Security and Medicare.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager of Finance & Management Services serves as the District’s Chief Financial Officer and a strategic partner to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors. This role leads the financial vision and administrative infrastructure of one of the nation’s premier regional park systems—overseeing budgeting, accounting, treasury and investments, debt administration, procurement, grants, and enterprise information systems—while ensuring fiscal integrity, operational excellence, and alignment with Board priorities.

The AGM/CFO will play a pivotal leadership role in advancing key organizational initiatives, including implementation of the District’s Workday ERP system, modernization of financial and reporting processes, strengthening of a centralized procurement model, and stewardship of a robust multi‑year Capital Improvement Program. Ideal candidates bring sound fiscal judgment, political acumen, and the ability to lead complex, enterprise‑wide initiatives that enhance transparency, internal controls, and long‑term financial sustainability in a dynamic public‑sector environment.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and principled public‑sector executive who combines deep financial expertise with modern management practices.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Financial Stewardship & Acumen
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  Brings deep knowledge of governmental finance and a strong record of ensuring fiscal integrity, long‑range sustainability, and disciplined budget management grounded in sound financial analysis.
• Strategic Problem‑Solving
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  Analyzes complex issues, develops practical solutions, and effectively balances competing priorities in a dynamic…