Assistant Chief Financial Officer​/Controller

The City of Culver City, CA is seeking an accomplished Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to serve as its temporary Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Controller during an important period of growth and transition within the Finance Department. Reporting directly to the CFO, this hands‑on assignment offers the opportunity to provide immediate leadership across the City’s accounting and financial reporting functions while helping strengthen systems, processes, and internal controls as the Department builds additional capacity and advances its future organizational structure.

If you are a seasoned public‑sector finance professional ready to put your expertise to work and make an immediate impact, Culver City wants to hear from you.

This position will remain open until filled.

The City intends to fill this temporary assignment through either a CalPERS retired annuitant appointment or a limited‑term appointment, depending on the selected candidate’s circumstances. This temporary assignment does not include City benefits. For the right individual, the assignment may also provide an opportunity to transition into the permanent Assistant CFO/Controller role as the City advances its future Finance Department structure.

The City is seeking to fill this temporary position expeditiously and will begin evaluating applications immediately as they are submitted. Strong candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process as applications are received and the recruitment may close without notice once a suitable candidate has been selected.

The City of Culver City (City) is a dynamic urban community in the heart of Los Angeles County, home to approximately 40K residents who enjoy a unique blend of small‑town charm and big‑city amenities. Walkable neighborhoods, historic architecture, and a vibrant downtown make it a sought‑after place to live, work, and visit.

The city’s lively center features popular destinations like Culver Steps, Ivy Station, and the historic Culver Hotel, offering dining, shopping, and gathering spaces. As the “Heart of Screen land,” Culver City hosts major employers such as Sony Pictures Studios, Apple Studios, Tik Tok, Pinterest, and Amazon Studios, supporting a thriving creative economy and small business scene.

Residents enjoy abundant parks, bike paths, and the Culver City Arts District, showcasing public art, galleries, and cultural events. With excellent transit connections via the Metro E Line and major freeways, Culver City offers easy access to the region while maintaining its own distinctive identity.

Guided by its 2045 General Plan, the City is preparing for sustainable growth that anticipates welcoming 10K–15K new residents over the next decade, with expanded housing options and modern infrastructure. Culver City looks to remain a welcoming, inclusive, and livable community for generations to come.

The City operates under a Council‑Manager form of government. Its five‑member elected City Council provides policy direction, sets priorities, approves the budget, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, Police Chief, and Fire Chief.

The City Manager serves as the City’s Chief Executive Officer, overseeing day‑to‑day operations and leading approximately 800 dedicated employees across five (5) strategic portfolios and 12 departments with a balanced FY26/27 annual budget of approximately $395M. This talented and committed workforce delivers a wide range of high‑quality services that support the City’s vision of an inclusive, sustainable, and thriving community.

The Strategic Portfolios and City Departments reporting to the City Manager include: (1)…