Workgroup Manager, Business Services/Chief Financial Officer

Exciting Career Opportunity: Manager, Business Services/Chief Financial Officer at Union Sanitary District

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Salary: Competitive - $234,259.38 - $307,465.39 annually

Final Filing Date: Monday, 2/02/2025, at 5:00 pm.

Manager, Business Services/Chief Financial Officer

Build Your Future with USD – Join an Award-Winning Team!

Are you ready to elevate your career while making an impact in your community? Union Sanitary District (USD) offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills, grow professionally, and be part of a forward-thinking organization.

USD is a trailblazing special district renowned for providing top-notch wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over a century of service to the communities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City, we're committed to safeguarding the region's natural treasures. We serve over 342,000 residents and over 3,000 commercial and industrial parcels, making a significant impact on the local ecosystem.

We’re recognized for our innovation and proud of our diverse, talented workforce. We offer excellent work-life balance, continuous learning, and opportunities for career growth.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Business Services Workgroup Manager/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages the Business Services Workgroup, including the development and implementation of workgroup and team goals, objectives, and priorities for each service area; and manages the District-wide administrative functions of finance, budgeting, accounting, internal audit, investments, and financial analysis; centralized purchasing; safety; risk management; organizational performance; and training. The workgroup has 16 full time positions.

This is a senior management level classification responsible for a wide variety of comprehensive functions and/or programs related to the business/financial needs of the District. The Business Services Workgroup Manager/CFO works directly with the General Manager, Board of Directors, and Executive Team to develop, implement, and manage District-wide goals, objectives and strategic planning as well as financing plans set forth by policy, ordinance, and Board approval

Key Responsibilities

- Ensures District financial operations comply with regulatory and governmental standards (IRS, SCO, GASB, GAAP, PERS, ICMA) and principles of sound public fund stewardship.

- Oversees budgeting, cash-flow forecasting, ACFR preparation, financial controls, rate impacts, and presents budget recommendations to the Board.

- Serves as Board-appointed Treasurer, managing investments, bond programs, financing activities, and recommending annual updates to investment policies.

- Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations affecting financial matters, including, but not limited to, Proposition 218 and AB 1600 requirements.

- Directs preparation of accurate, timely financial records and reports to maintain legal compliance and fiscal transparency.

- Oversees District insurance programs, CSRMA applications, claims administration, and supports purchasing policy interpretation and updates.

- Supports Organizational Performance efforts, including Balanced Scorecard development, District-wide quality initiatives, and performance measurement.

- Participates on the Executive Team, providing strategic policy guidance, administering budgets, managing major projects, and occasionally acting as interim General Manager.

- Manages staffing, service levels, safety compliance, resource allocation, and monitors external developments in finance, purchasing, and risk management.

- Leads recruitment, performance management, mentoring, and continuous improvement efforts within Business Services teams, including support of quality and benchmarking programs.

View our full brochure here:

https://unionsanitary.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WGM_BS_Brochure-Final-1.pdf

Education & Experience

A bachelor's degree with major coursework in finance, accounting, public or business administration, or a closely related field.

Seven (7) years increasingly responsible experience in public financing and accounting; a working knowledge of the other functional areas of finance is desired; and three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.

Licenses, Certificates, or Credentials

Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desirable

Must possess a valid Class C California driver's license, have and maintain a satisfactory driving record, and be insurable by the District to operate District vehicles.

Excellent Benefits

We also offer an excellent benefits package including:

- CalPERS retirement 2.5% at 55 formula. (If new to CalPERS or not from an agency with reciprocity with CalPERS, the formula is 2% at 62 by pension reform law.)

- Medical, dental and vision insurance substantially paid for by the District for the employee and family.

- Deferred compensation matching up to $4,200 per year.

- Two weeks' vacation per year (increasing with longevity), 9 scheduled holidays plus 40 hours of holiday of employee's choice.

- Administrative Leave of 64 hours per year.

- Work schedule options include the standard 40-hour schedule or a 9/80 schedule.

- District paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance programs.

Why Join Us?

Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Make a direct impact on District operations and efficiency.

Competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Apply Today!

Be part of a team that values efficiency, collaboration, and smart decision-making.

Additional Information

Applicants must apply online athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionsanitary

5 :00 p.m., Monday, 2/02/2026.

Union Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of Internet forms in submitting your application.

The most qualified candidates will be invited to an

In-Person Qualifications Appraisal Interview scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. In-Person Finalist interviews

are scheduled for the

week of March 2nd.

You will be contacted regarding all phases of this recruitment via email, so please check your inbox for correspondence regarding next steps and results through the exam process. Please ensure that the email address on your application is correct and current before submitting your application. Before appointment to the position, the candidate must pass a criminal background check which includes a fingerprint scan and background check.

Disaster Service Worker:

Employees of Union Sanitary District are, by state and federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the local, or your own community.

Accommodation: Candidates

with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing kathleenk@unionsanitary.ca.gov upon submittal of application.

Union Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity.