Strategic City Finance Director | Hands-on Leader

City of Calimesa; Calimesa (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Calimesa seeks an experienced municipal finance leader to serve as Finance Director, reporting to the City Manager and advising the City Council. This hands-on role combines strategic planning with attention to detail to strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and financial transparency as Calimesa grows.

The new Finance Director will guide long-range financial strategy, help implement the ERP/financial system, evaluate revenue opportunities, and collaborate across departments to shape the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible finance experience in a municipal or public agency setting, with at least three years in supervisory/management roles.
• Master's degree and CPA license are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise the City Manager and City Council on financial matters.
• Collaborate with department heads on long-range financial planning and strategy.
• Help implement the City's ERP/financial system and improve budgeting/financial information.
• Evaluate revenue opportunities and financial impacts of continued development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Public finance experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

City of Calimesa seeks an experienced municipal finance leader to serve as Finance Director, reporting to the City Manager and advising the City Council. This hands-on role combines strategic planning with attention to detail to strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and financial transparency as Calimesa grows.

The new Finance Director will guide long-range financial strategy, help implement the ERP/financial system, evaluate revenue opportunities, and collaborate across departments to shape the