Finance Director

City of Alameda; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alameda is seeking a strategic and collaborative Finance Director to guide the City’s financial future and strengthen its ability to meet evolving organizational and community needs. Reporting to the City Manager, the Director will oversee about 21 staff and manage a $12.4 million departmental budget, bringing innovation and fiscal discipline to the top leadership team.

The ideal candidate combines municipal finance expertise with strong leadership, problem-solving, and executive

Job description

*A salary increase is planned.

The City of Alameda, California, is seeking a strategic and collaborative Finance Director to guide the City's financial future and strengthen its ability to meet evolving organizational and community needs. Reporting to the City Manager and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Director oversees approximately 21 staff and a departmental budget of $12.4 million. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a lasting foundation for fiscal stability, bring fresh perspectives to Citywide financial decision-making, and help position Alameda for long-term success. The ideal candidate combines strong municipal finance expertise with innovative problem-solving skills, executive presence, and an effective leadership approach that builds trust, inspires teams, and drives meaningful progress.

SALARY & BENEFITS

This position will receive an annual salary of $212,257 – $258,001 DOE/DOQ*, PLUS an excellent benefits package.

SAVE THE DATES

In-person interviews will take place on January 11, 2027 and January 12, 2027. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.