Assistant Finance Officer - Capital Finance, Grants & Business Services

5:00 PM, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

The East Bay Regional Park District invites applications for the position of Assistant Finance Officer – Capital Finance, Grants & Business Services
, an exceptional leadership opportunity for an accomplished public finance professional to help shape the future of one of the nation's premier regional park systems.

Reporting to the Assistant General Manager of Finance & Management Services/Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Finance Officer plays a pivotal role in developing the financial strategies that support the District's Capital Improvement Program and long-term sustainability. The position provides strategic leadership for capital finance, grants administration, treasury and investment management, Business Services, and long-range financial planning while partnering with the Executive Team and departments across the organization to ensure the financial resources necessary to preserve, enhance, and expand the District's parks, trails, facilities, and public spaces.

Working across a diverse organization, the Assistant Finance Officer serves as a trusted advisor on complex financial matters, helping align funding strategies with the District's operational priorities and long-term vision.

Joining the East Bay Regional Park District means becoming part of an organization dedicated to protecting extraordinary natural and cultural resources while improving the quality of life for millions of visitors each year. For finance professionals who are motivated by public service, strategic leadership, and the opportunity to see their work translated into lasting community investments, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and enduring impact.

FOR FULL POSITION DETAILS VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE.

The salary range for this position is $175,094 - $234,624 annually (placement at top of range requires Board approval). Placement within this range is dependent on experience and qualifications.

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.

Under general direction, administers the operations and daily activities of the Finance Department. Reporting to the Assistant General Manager of Finance & Management Services/Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Finance Officer serves as a member of the Park District's senior leadership team, providing leadership, direction, and technical expertise to Finance Department programs and staff. As the Assistant Finance Officer – Capital Finance, Grants & Business Services
, the position manages District-wide capital finance and funding programs, providing strategic financial support to the Executive Team and Board of Directors through capital finance planning, funding strategies, and long-term capital budgeting. The position oversees grants administration and compliance, Business Services, office services, internal service and special revenue programs, cash and investment management, debt administration, operating and capital budget development, long-range financial forecasting, tax levies and special assessments, and review of pension assets and liabilities.

Responsibilities also include analyzing infrastructure needs, developing project funding plans and monitoring progress, supporting the Board Finance Committee, managing centralized office services, leading special projects, and providing financial support to the Legislative and Government Affairs unit on District legislation.

FOR FULL POSITION DETAILS VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE and JOB DESCRIPTION.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, collaborative, and strategic public finance leader who combines technical expertise with the ability to develop long-term capital funding strategies that advance the District's mission. They bring experience supporting complex capital improvement programs through thoughtful financial planning, creative funding approaches, and strong partnerships across the…