Chief Financial Officer

City-of-Ventur; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Ventura invites applications for its Chief Financial Officer, a key member of the executive team overseeing the Finance Department. The successful candidate will guide budgeting, accounting, forecasting, and debt financing while maximizing revenue opportunities and ensuring long‑term fiscal health.

Ventura is a fiscally healthy city with an aggressive capital program and a commitment to transparent, equitable service.

Responsibilities

Job description

To apply for this key position, please visit www.peckhamandmckenney.com . Please do NOT click the 'Apply' button above. Applications for this position will only be accepted through Peckham & McKenney .The City of Ventura is seeking an innovative and fiscally responsible public finance professional to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a key member of the City’s Executive Team and leader of the City’s Finance Department. The City is fiscally healthy, with an aggressive Capital Improvement Plan of $1 billion and is in need of an individual with experience in budget, accounting, short and long range forecasting, bond financing, and skilled at maximizing revenue utilization and recognizing revenue enhancement opportunities. For full details about this exciting opportunity, please review the Chief Financial Officer Brochure .In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, [phone], e-mail: [e-mail] City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!