Director of Finance

Sonomamarintrain; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mojave Water Agency is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as the agency’s senior financial executive and trusted strategic advisor to the General Manager, providing executive leadership over the Agency’s financial operations, fiscal strategy, and long-term financial sustainability.

This highly visible role offers the opportunity to shape the Agency’s financial future while working closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors on key organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior financial executive with strategic advisory capabilities
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Experience with budgeting, audits, and financial reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development, audits, and financial planning
• Oversee complex financial reporting and fiscal strategy
• Collaborate with CEO/Board on financial sustainability and initiatives

Job description

Location: Apple Valley, CA
Salary: $180,592 - $252,828
Filing deadline: First review of applications: August 3, 2026

Mojave Water Agency (MWA) is seeking aDirector of Finance,toserveas the Mojave Water Agency’s senior financial executive and a trusted strategic advisor to the General Manager, providing executive leadership over the Agency’s financial operations, fiscal strategy, and long-term financial sustainability. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to shape the Agency’s financial future while working closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors on key organizational initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker with strong business and financial acumen who can lead budget development, audits, financial planning, and complex financial reporting. Experience with the California State Water Project, state contract water agencies, or the water utility industry is highly desirable.