Finance Director

ICMA; Suisun City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Suisun City is seeking a strategic, hands-on Finance Director to lead long-range financial planning, modernization of finance operations, and organizational transformation during a period of growth.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the executive team, guiding cross-department collaboration, implementing the Finance Operations Strategic Plan across processes and systems, and ensuring financial stewardship to position the City for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, strategic, visible, and solution-oriented leader with financial and accounting expertise.
• Experience leading organizational transformation and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the City's Finance Operations Strategic Plan Project across finance operations, business processes, financial systems, and organizational structure.
• Provide strategic leadership to City Manager, City Council, and executive leadership team.
• Ensure financial stewardship and organizational excellence.

Job description

Direct one of the City's most significant internal transformation initiatives while strengthening the financial foundation for future growth and lead implementation of the City's Finance Operations Strategic Plan Project, a comprehensive organizational modernization initiative spanning finance operations, business processes, financial systems, and organizational effectiveness.

Suisun City is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and hands-on finance executive to help shape the organization during one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history.
The next Finance Director will serve as a key member of the executive team, leading long-range financial planning, organizational change, and major development-related initiatives while helping position the City for long-term fiscal sustainability.

The Finance Director will also lead implementation of the City's Finance Operations Strategic Plan, a comprehensive, multi-year initiative focused on strengthening financial operations, modernizing business processes, improving organizational alignment, and building a sustainable finance function capable of supporting the City's long-term strategic objectives.

For a finance professional seeking meaningful work, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to leave a lasting organizational impact, this role offers a rare opportunity to share in developing the financial future of a growing community while helping define the next Chapter of the City’s evolution.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic, visible, and solution-oriented leader who combines strong financial and accounting expertise with the ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and actionable manner. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading organizational transformation, building collaborative relationships across departments, and serving as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and executive leadership team.

The City seeks a finance executive with the technical depth and practical experience to lead the Finance Operations Strategic Plan Project. The successful candidate will quickly assess organizational and operational challenges, identify root causes, develop practical recommendations, and lead implementation across finance operations, business processes, financial systems, and organizational structure while maintaining exceptional financial stewardship.

The engaged leader communicates openly, builds trust through collaboration and accountability, demonstrates political acumen, and engages directly with staff and department leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and organizational excellence.