Finance Director

The City of Martinez is pleased to announce the recruitment for Finance Director. Link to our recruitment booklet here. The City of Martinez is seeking a proactive professional to lead the Finance Department. The Finance Director is a key member of the executive team, reporting directly to the City Manager, and is responsible for managing the City’s financial health through budgeting, auditing, business licensing, payroll, investments, purchasing, and revenue collection.

This hands-on, public-facing leadership position is critical to the fiscal well-being of the City.

• Leading the development, preparation, and administration of the City’s Operating and Capital Budgets, including management of the FY 2026-27 General Fund totaling $43,737,434
• Supervising daily operations:
  Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Utility Billing, Business Licenses, Payroll, General Ledger, Cash Management, Investments, Budgets, and Financial Reporting
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining transparency
• Advising City Council, Budget and Finance Subcommittee, and departments on financial planning, economic trends, and budget priorities
• Publishing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) to GFOA standards
• Driving innovation and process improvements within the Finance Department
• Representing the City in meetings, addressing resident inquiries, and ensuring transparency in financial matters
• Supporting employee retention, reviewing growth plans and classification structures, streamlining systems, implementing automation, and updating policies and procedures to boost organizational effectiveness
• Collaborating on special projects with the City Manager to provide strong financial stewardship for the City

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strategic Leadership & Vision:
  Ability to lead initiatives beyond daily operations, advocate, articulate, and implement the council and community’s vision; blend innovation and creativity; think outside the box
• Expertise in Municipal Finance:
  Extensive knowledge of municipal operations, accounting, and budget preparation; must be technologically astute and experienced with Tyler MUNIS ERP with understanding of budget/structural deficits
• High Ethical Standards & Independence:
  Works independently with demonstrated commitment to accountability, integrity, and public trust
• Team Leadership:
  Passion for mentoring and leading a small, engaged team; cultivates collaborative relationships and motivates others to excel; fosters interdepartmental cooperation, coordination, and productivity
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Approachable, transparent, and proactive communicator; excels in building consensus and fostering teamwork across departments and agencies with successful outcomes; effective oral and written communication skills to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences
• Customer Service Orientation:
  Friendly, diplomatic, and responsive to residents’ concerns; ensures quality service to City departments and the community
• Problem-Solving & Innovation:
  Anticipates challenges and proposes creative solutions to unite people, drive efficiency, and promote fiscal responsibility, and achieve long-term sustainability
• Community Engagement:
  Enthusiastic about engaging with an informed and engaged community, including City Council members, commissioners, and the public; represents the City with professionalism and transparency
• Visionary & Motivational:
  Recognizes the value of teamwork and inspires others to excel collectively, contributing to the overall success of the Finance Department and the organization as a whole

The Finance Department is at the forefront of driving innovation and positive change…