Finance Director

Location: Sausalito

Overview

COME JOIN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF SAUSALITO TODAY!

The City of Sausalito seeks qualified candidates for FINANCE DIRECTOR

$151,143 - $189,160 / Annually

Plus an Excellent Benefits Package

The City of Sausalito seeks a vibrant and knowledgeable Finance Director. The primary role of the Finance Director is to plan, organize, manage, and provide direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Finance Division. The functions performed are finance, treasury, accounting, and purchasing; direct and administer the fiscal operations, budgeting, investments, risk management, financial transaction processing, record keeping and reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business licensing.

The Finance Director is an At-Will position and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. The new Director will be dedicated to public service and will bring strong financial acumen, excellent hands-on management, administration, and budget skills, along with a solid generalist background in the areas of land use, capital programs, and sustainability/environmental issues. Excellent written and verbal communications and effective presentation skills are expected in this role.

Ideal Candidate

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will:

• Be a working Finance Director serving as a leader, coach, and player in providing strategic direction for the department, City Manager, and City Council.

• Demonstrate tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Possesses knowledge of public agency budget development, contract administration, City-wide administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.

• Demonstrates knowledge of principles and practices of risk management.

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to successfully communicate highly technical issues to any audience.

• Possess exceptional listening skills; provides presentations on various financial matters; listens attentively to understand the needs, intentions, and values of others.

Qualifications

Education:

Possesses the equivalent of a graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, economics, business, or public administration, or a related field.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of management and/or administrative experience in municipal finance, accounting, or administrative services and auditing.

Selection Process:
It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. The most qualified will be invited to a panel interview and may be asked to provide examples or links to examples of work, as well as take a performance exam. Those who score the highest out of the panel interview and practical exams will be advanced to department interviews.

Application Process:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through Cal Opps.org. Complete an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. All materials must be included to be considered as a candidate. “See Resume” will not be acceptable as an answer to supplemental questions or the completion of the application.

Open Until Filled:
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The first review of applications will be on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Apply early for first consideration.

The City of Sausalito is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process or additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources, , or.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The City of Sausalito is an equal opportunity employer.

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