What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER position at City of Huntington Beach, CA?
Salary : $167,675.04 - $224,700.32 Annually
Location : Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 0518-0125
Department : Finance Department
Division : Administration
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
The City of Huntington Beach is seeking an exceptional leader with demonstrated expertise in public sector financial management principles. This finance professional will report to the Assistant City Manager and join a cohesive Executive Leadership Team that is aligned to serve the public interest through good governance, dedicated to Huntington Beach's quality of life, and committed to City Council policy.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes six years of responsible financial experience including at least four years as a supervisor and equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business or public administration or closely related field, including courses in advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting and business law is required. Public sector experience in a large municipal agency, a Master's degree, and a valid Certified Public Accountant credential is highly desirable.
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Interested applicants should apply prior to the February 16, 2025 deadline. Click to apply online now!
Questions? If you have questions related to this recruitment, please contact :
Valerie Phillips
Bob Murray & Associates
916)784-9080
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package for Non-Associated employees including :
SALARY RANGE for Executive Management consist of a "starting point", "control point" and "high point". Salary increases up to 5% may be awarded based on performance at annual review and market data.
TEN-TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year (see MOU).
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.
EXECUTIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 80 hours per calendar year
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and / or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1 / 1 / 13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.
The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below :
Classic Miscellaneous Members :
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous : 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period : 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate : 8.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA :
Benefit FormulaMiscellaneous : 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period : 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate : 7.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7 / 1 / 23)
Classic Safety Members :
Benefit FormulaSafety : 3.0% at age 50
Final Compensation Period : 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate : 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Safety Members under PEPRA :
Benefit FormulaSafety : 2.7% at age 57
Final Compensation Period : 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate : 12.50% of Reportable Compensation (eff, 7 / 1 / 23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES : Employees will have the option of working a 5 / 40 or 9 / 80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4 / 10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and / or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
NOTE : The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at : Click on the links under "Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees'".
Salary : $167,675 - $224,700
