Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – City of Culver City, CA

The City of Culver City, CA (City) is seeking an experienced and principled municipal finance executive to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer
. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity at a time when the City has made a clear and public commitment to eliminate its fiscal deficit and achieve a structurally balanced General Fund budget by June 2026. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Sustainability & Transparency and serving as a strategic advisor to the City Manager, the CFO will provide disciplined financial leadership in a complex California fiscal environment.

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in governmental accounting, California municipal bond financing, debt issuance and post‑issuance compliance, and the state’s unique revenue structures, along with the executive presence to navigate high‑visibility Council discussions with clarity and professionalism.

If you are a seasoned California municipal finance leader prepared to guide Culver City through fiscal stabilization while strengthening long‑term financial integrity, we invite you to apply.

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The City of Culver 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 Fiscal Year 25/26 (FY25/26) annual budget of approximately $370M. 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. City Manager’s Office:
Communications & Public Information;
2. Infrastructure &

Innovation: Information Technology, Transportation, Public Works, and Planning & Development;
3. Fiscal, Sustainability & Transparency:
Finance and City Clerk;
4. Talent Development, Labor & Inclusion:
Human Resources;
5. Economic, Vitality & Equity:
Housing & Human Services, Economic Development, Parks, Recreation & Community Services, and Cultural Affairs.

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• Fiscal Year 25/26 Budget
• Citywide Master Plans
• City Organizational Chart & Portfolios

• Strengthen Long‑Term Financial Sustainability
• Invest in Public Infrastructure and Community Spaces
• Deliver High‑Quality Public Services
• Enhance Housing and Homelessness Services
• Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Deepen Community…