Finance Director

Overview

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First Review:
February 15, 2026

Salary: $180,972 - $235,680 annually DOQ

The City of Everett is seeking a Finance Director for this vibrant city of 114,800 residents—the largest city and the county seat of Snohomish County, WA. Everett is a forward-thinking, innovative, and hard-working community. The city is known for its historic downtown, beautiful waterfront, arts and culture scene, and robust aerospace and advanced manufacturing industry.

Under the direction of the Mayor or their designee, the Finance Director oversees all financial activities of the City. Responsibilities include leadership of the Finance Department and the City Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, as well as financial planning, investments, cash management, debt management, and internal controls. The Finance Director will lead a team of 26 FTEs committed to supporting a sound financial foundation for the benefit of Everett residents, constituents, and businesses.

The department operates with a 2026 budget of $4.2 million and is organized into four divisions:
Budget, Accounting, City Clerk, and Procurement.

This is a career-defining opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and high-performing city administration. The City of Everett is seeking a finance professional to help advance change in a growing city with ambitious plans. Everett is a lively, well-regarded, and expanding organization stewarded by a caring and dedicated Mayor, City Council, and staff. Led by a highly capable three-term Mayor who is reinforcing management systems and recruiting the next generation of finance leadership, the Finance Director position is critical to guiding the City’s fiscal strength through accurate and timely financial reporting and forecasting.

The City of Everett is a renaissance community that is congenial, diverse, vibrant, and supportive, with a robust economy and high-quality urban amenities offered at an appealing small-town scale.

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Learn more at  The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is February 15, 2026.