Finance Director

Open Until Filled.

First review date of resumes is June 15, 2026.

The City is currently recruiting for a Finance Director. Under general direction from the City Manager, the purpose of this position is to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Finance Department including the City’s finance, fiscal planning, internal controls, auditing, purchasing, fiscal data processing and central reception functions; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies;

to serve as City Treasurer and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council.

For additional information, please view the recruitment brochure.

• Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including accounting, investments, fiscal planning, internal controls, auditing, payroll, revenue collections, licensing, purchasing, fiscal data processing and central reception functions and services.
• Manage the development and implementation of Finance Department goals, objective, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; establish within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
• Review, develop, and modify accounting and control methods to improve existing procedures; ensure conformity to policy and increase effectiveness.
• Represent the Finance Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret Department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the department’s work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Plan, organize and coordinate the development of the City’s annual operating and redevelopment budgets; coordinate the publishing of preliminary and final budget documents.
• Coordinate departmental activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommend modifications to departmental programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Direct the preparation for the annual City audit; coordinate activities with financial auditors; provide information and assistance as necessary.
• Direct the preparation of financial reports as required by law; prepare various financial reports and analyses requested by the City Manager and City Council.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of special studies, fiscal analyses and projections and the development of budgetary analyses.
• Serve as City Treasurer; invest and maintain records on City funds; prepare treasury reports and present related documentation to the City Council.
• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of finance.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other…