Finance Manager (Financial Planning/Analysis)

Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy. If you’re interested in promoting safe, affordable, sustainable communities for all Californians, HCD is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working along passionate professionals.

Under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Financial Officer directs and executes strategy and policy development in support of the overall business and strategic direction of the Department, specifically within the Fiscal Management and Accounting Branches in the budgetary, bond management, loan forecasting, and accounting functions.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. This position requires reporting to an HCD office a minimum of four days per week. In limited cases, at the Department’s discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework eligible employees must reside in California.

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In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
# Experience in applying the principles, practices, and trends of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), FI$CAL, and public administration.
# Experience in understanding and appropriately applying procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise; understanding linkages between administrative competencies and mission needs.
# Experience in creating and sustaining an organizational culture which encourages others to provide the quality of service essential to high performance.
# We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:
~ Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family
~Flexible Schedules
~ Hybrid telework
~ Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
~ Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
~ Free Employee Assistance Program
~ Investment in your training and development
HCD’s Sacramento Headquarters’ building also offers:
Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
Free On-site Gym
On-site Childcare
On-site Café, Deli, and Grill
On-site ATM
Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents cannot substitute the SOQ.

Describe your experience applying the principles, practices, and trends of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), FI$CAL, and public administration.
# Describe your experience understanding and appropriately applying procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise; understanding linkages between administrative competencies and mission needs.
# Describe your experience creating and sustaining an organizational culture which encourages others to provide the quality of service essential to high performance.
# Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at