Finance Officer/Deputy Treasurer

City of Lynwood, CA; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lynwood is seeking an experienced Finance Officer/Deputy Treasurer to oversee treasury operations, revenue management, and utility billing administration. This role serves as a key operational leader, ensuring internal controls and delivering high-quality customer service to residents and stakeholders.

Under the Director of Finance, you will supervise staff, coordinate with consultants, and drive cash management, liquidity, and investment activities to support the City’s fiscal

Qualifications

• Oversee treasury operations and citywide revenue management.
• Direct utility billing administration and ensure customer service quality.
• Lead staff and coordinate with the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow, and liquidity management.
• Manage citywide revenues and utility billing to optimize cash collection and accuracy.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise finance staff in the Finance Department.

Job description

The City of Lynwood is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented financial leader to oversee treasury operations, manage citywide revenues, and direct utility billing services— to help drive the City's long‑term fiscal sustainability!

SHAPE THE FISCAL FUTURE OF A VIBRANT CITY

The City of Lynwood is seeking a highly skilled, professional, and service-driven Finance Officer/Deputy Treasurer to maintain the City's fiscal stability and ensure strong internal controls. This position serves as a key operational leader and strategic partner, combining technical financial expertise with operational oversight to optimize revenue streams and deliver high-quality customer service.

ABOUT THE CITY OF LYNWOOD

Lynwood is a vibrant and diverse Los Angeles County community. The City is committed to professional excellence and the maintenance of modern systems that support a high-performing municipal government. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and approachable atmosphere for employees and the public alike.

FILING DEADLINE

The recruitment is scheduled to close on December 3, 2026. This recruitment can close at any time with or without prior notice. Candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is a benefited, management, full-time position, working on‑site, operating on a regular 4/10 schedule (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM).

THE POSITION

Under general direction of the Director of Finance, the Finance Officer plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in the work of the Finance Department, with a primary focus on treasury operations, revenue management, and utility billing administration. This position serves as a key operational leader and strategic partner in maintaining the City’s fiscal stability, ensuring strong internal controls, optimizing revenue streams, and delivering high-quality customer service to residents and stakeholders.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Director of Finance or designee. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff, including the Utility Billing Division.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The Finance Officer is a mid-management classification responsible for overseeing critical financial operations, including treasury functions, revenue management, and utility billing administration. This classification is distinguished by its combination of technical financial expertise, operational oversight, and supervisory responsibility, with a strong emphasis on cash management, revenue integrity, and customer service delivery. This position serves as a key operational partner to the Director of Finance and functions as a high-level support in managing the City’s liquidity, investment activities, and financial stability. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in applying financial policies, analyzing revenue trends, and making recommendations that impact Citywide fiscal decisions.

The Finance Officer is differentiated from the Senior Financial Analyst classification by its broader scope of responsibility, including direct supervision of staff, oversight of major functional areas (such as utility billing and revenue tracking), and accountability for operational outcomes. It is further distinguished by its role in coordinating with consultants, developing financial projections, and contributing to policy-level discussions regarding fees, cost recovery, and revenue strategies.

This classification is distinguished from the Director of Finance in that the Director has overall responsibility for departmental leadership, policy direction, and strategic financial planning for the City, while the Finance Officer focuses on implementation, operational management, and day‑to‑day execution of key financial functions.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high level of professional judgment, leadership, and initiative, particularly in improving processes, strengthening internal controls, enhancing customer service in utility billing operations, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and City policies.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Treasury & Cash Management

• Serves as a high-functioning deputy to the Deputy City Treasurer in overseeing daily treasury operations.
• Monitors and manages the City’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for payroll, vendor payments, debt service, and other obligations.
• Coordinates and verifies funding availability for check runs and payroll cycles.
• Maximizes investment opportunities by evaluating and recommending appropriate investment vehicles in accordance with the City’s adopted Investment Policy and California Government Code.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal investment guidelines.
• Prepares cash flow forecasts and liquidity analyses to support