Mission

The mission of the Finance Department is to manage, protect, and report on City of San José financial resources to enhance the City’s financial condition for residents, businesses, and investors.

The Finance Department has five core divisions:

• Accounting: We establish, enforce, and maintain internal controls to protect city assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Together, the City’s security is our priority.

• Administration: We support and guide the Finance Department through fiscal, budgetary, personnel, and other administrative matters. Together, we navigate the department’s success.

• Debt & Treasury Management: We safeguard the financial stability of the City by expertly managing debt, investments, and cash operations, adhering to best practices and regulatory standards. Together, we ensure the City’s fiscal strength.

• Purchasing & Risk Management: We procure and deliver top-notch products and services efficiently while securing comprehensive insurance coverage for the City's assets. Together, we prioritize quality and financial prudence.

• Revenue Management: We manage billing and collections diligently, focusing on reducing delinquencies and boosting revenue compliance. Together, we optimize the City’s financial health.

The Finance Department works in partnership with the departments of Human Resources, Information Technology, and Public Works as the City’s Strategic Support City Service Area to effectively develop, manage, and safeguard City fiscal, physical, technological, and human resources to enable and enhance the delivery of City services and projects. The Finance Department has a $27.4 million operating budget and 128 budgeted full-time equivalent (FTE) positions.