January 23, 2026
Santa Cruz, CA
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz
Finance Director
Chief Executive Officer
January 12, 2026Rural Housing Technical Assistance Specialist
January 23, 2026The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz is seeking a strategic and grounded Finance Director to lead all financial operations, oversee fiscal policy, and ensure the financial integrity of an organization serving over 5,000 families each year.
Position Overview:
The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz is seeking a strategic and grounded Finance Director to lead all financial operations, oversee fiscal policy, and ensure the financial integrity of an organization serving over 5,000 families each year. This position reports to the Deputy Executive Director and oversees all functions of the Finance Department. The Finance Director will lead a team of supervisory and professional accounting staff, supporting the agency’s $170 million budget and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Established in 1969, the Housing Authority was created to provide housing and rental assistance to the region’s low-income residents. As an independent public agency, the Housing Authority operates separately from County government while maintaining strong partnerships with local jurisdictions. It serves as the sole public housing authority for each city in the county, and also administers rental assistance programs in Hollister and San Juan Bautista in neighboring San Benito County.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to: hr@hacosantacruz.org.
For more information, visit: hacosantacruz.org/employment