Finance Director

City of Novato; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Deferred Compensation (457) with city‑

Employee Assistance Program

Long‑Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

City of Novato is seeking a Finance Director to lead the administration of the city’s finances, budgeting, and financial planning. The role collaborates with department heads to align fiscal strategy with public priorities and statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will oversee accounting, treasury, and financial reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability while guiding long‑term city financial health.

Job description

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Job Description

Come Join Our Team! THE CITY OF NOVATO IS RECRUITING FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR Application Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026 The recruitment for Finance Director is being conducted directly through outside recruiting agency, Teri Black & Company, LLC.

FINANCE DIRECTOR JOB BROCHURE

Salary

Starting salary is generally the first step of the range listed; however, advanced step appointments may be approved based upon qualifications when warranted. Subsequent salary increases within the range are scheduled yearly and may be granted based upon satisfactory service.

9/80 work schedule with closures on alternate Fridays. Employees work nine hours per day and eight hours per day on the working Friday.

Benefits

The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). In compliance with AB 340, CalPERS retirement formula is either 2% at 55; employee contributes 9.5% of salary, or 2% at 62; employee contributes 7.25% of salary, depending on eligibility.

The City provides a specific dollar amount to each employee based on the employee's benefit enrollment level to apply to medical, dental, life and disability insurance. The dental program and life insurance policy are mandatory. Health, vision and disability options are available. Employees who do NOT enroll in a healthcare plan through the City will receive up to $250 per month as an addition to their gross earnings.

Other Benefits Information

• Deferred Compensation Savings Plans (457) are available to employees through a deferred compensation program. Employer match up to $2,000 annually.
• Employee Assistance Program: A City-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their household.
• Long-term Disability Insurance is provided as an optional benefit. Employee pays $9.78 per month if opting in.
• State Disability Insurance (SDI) is provided. Employee pays 0.6% of salary (pre-tax).
• Employee must pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the City.
• The City does not participate in Social Security.

Leaves

• The City offers 14 paid holidays;
• 80 hours of vacation after 1 year (graduates to 21 days for 20 years of service); Employees currently working for another agency (state, federal or local) will have their vacation rate adjusted to account for their years of service with that public agency.
• New employees will receive 40 hours of sick leave on their start date. (unused leave applied to service credit at retirement).
• Exempt Management employees receive 90 hours of Executive leave annually (prorated upon hire date).