Assistant CFO​/Controller; Temporary

TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT: ASSISTANT CFO - CONTROLLER

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Employer:

City of Culver City, CA

Compensation: $82.16 – $100.29 per hour DOE/DOQ

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.

Temporary Assignment Details:
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.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the temporary Assistant Chief Financial Officer/Controller (ACFO) will serve as the City’s chief accounting administrator, providing hands‑on leadership across accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, treasury, grant accounting, debt administration, audit coordination, and financial reporting. The position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and maintaining compliance with GASB, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.

This assignment comes at an important point in the Finance Department’s evolution as the City strengthens its accounting infrastructure, evaluates how financial functions are organized, and prepares to increase departmental capacity. The Assistant CFO/Controller will provide immediate technical leadership and continuity while helping the CFO strengthen processes, support knowledge transfer, and prepare the accounting function for its future organizational structure.

The City is seeking a seasoned Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who is deeply grounded in governmental accounting and takes personal ownership of producing accurate, defensible financial statements. Equally important is a collaborative, team‑oriented leader who values precision and accountability while recognizing the dedication of an existing team that has consistently stepped beyond its formal responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization.

As the City advances this work, it anticipates recruiting for a permanent Assistant CFO/Controller and is open to considering the selected temporary appointee for that opportunity. This is expected to initially be a full‑time temporary assignment, with the selected individual working primarily onsite during the initial orientation period. Some remote work may be considered after a few months based on operational needs.

• Compensation: $82.16 – $100.29 per hour DOE/DOQ
• Temporary Assignment: This position will be…