Assistant Controller

Salary : $164,730.84 - $202,265.88 Annually

Location : Oakland, CA

Job Type : Full Time Civil Service

Job Number : 25-EM217-12

Department : Finance Department

Opening Date : 01 / 05 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 1 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : UM2

The Position

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the City's historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Finance Department?

The Finance Department's Controller Bureau plays a critical role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and excellence in the City's financial management and reporting. It supports informed decision-making by City leadership, elected officials, and departments by providing reliable financial data that guides budgeting, policy development, and long-term fiscal planning. By promoting strong financial stewardship and accountability, the Controller Bureau helps maintain public trust and ensures taxpayer dollars are invested responsibly.

As an Assistant Controller, you will oversee Accounts Payable operations, support the City's annual financial reporting and external audit, and help ensure compliance with grant and single audit requirements. You will have an opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals and gain broad exposure to municipal accounting, reporting, and compliance. In this role, you will also have a chance to develop leadership and technical expertise in a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.

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Minimum Requirements for Application

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The open list will be for all other applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable :

Education :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related field.

Experience :

Five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial experience in areas of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and management of financial operations in a government agency, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

License or Certificate / Other Requirements :

An incumbent in this position is expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be an efficient method for traveling to required locations. An individual appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment, OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.

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The Recruitment Process :

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and Human Resources staff review their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the "minimum qualifications" listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam) (weighted 100%), which will be evaluated and rated by subject matter experts. The structured interview will be conducted as a one-way video interview, where you will record your responses to a set of questions. You will have seven days from the time you receive the interview link to complete and submit your video responses. The tentative date that the oral exam will be sent to you for completion is the week of February 9, 2026. Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you're applying to a "restricted" posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at :

If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alanna Butler, HR Analyst, at .

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include

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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Responses to the supplemental questions may determine your application status. By answering "yes" to this question, I certify that I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental question responses.

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This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process. Are you a current full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City of Oakland employee?

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If you are a current City or Port of Oakland employee, what is your job title and employee ID number? If you are not a City or Port employee, type "N / A".

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Have you previously been employed by the City of Oakland?

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If you have previously been employed by the City of Oakland, please enter the dates and titles of the jobs you previously held at the City of Oakland below.

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Please list other names used while employed by the City of Oakland. If you have not been employed by the City of Oakland, type "N / A".

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Do you confirm that the address on your application matches your current residency?

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Which of the following best describes your highest educational attainment?

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If you indicated your highest educational achievement is "Some college credits", how many units of college level coursework have you completed?

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For your highest degree, what was your major?

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If you selected "Other", please list the major for your degree.

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If you have more than one degree, please list the level of each degree and major. For example, bachelor's degree in Business and master's degree in Public Administration. If you don't have multiple degrees, please type "N / A".

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How many years of managerial experience do you have in areas of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and management of financial operations in a government agency?

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Please describe your managerial experience and the related duties you performed in the areas of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and management of financial operations in a government agency. If you do not have this experience, type "N / A".

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How many years of experience do you have supervising others in areas of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and management of financial operations in a government agency?

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Please describe your experience supervising others in the areas of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, and management of financial operations in a government agency. If you do not have this experience, type "N / A".

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Acting assignments : If you have served in an Acting assignment that you would like considered as experience towards the minimum qualifications requirement, please list the Acting assignment(s) separately in the "Work experience" section of your application. For each Acting assignment, the description must include the Acting job title (use the word Acting as part of the job title), dates and hours served, and duties performed.I understand the above statement and will list any Acting assignments separately in the "Work experience" section of my application form.

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Answers to the above supplemental questions MUST be supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application. Answers not supported by information contained in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application will NOT be considered. I have read and understand this statement.

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