Director of Finance/City Treasurer

The City of Vernon is a dynamic full-service city of 5.2 square miles located about five miles to the southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1905 as the first exclusively industrial city in the Southwestern United States, Vernon is home to 250 residents and has embarked on ambitious plans to increase its residential population and establish itself as an ideal place to live and work. The City currently houses more than 1,800 businesses that employ approximately 50,000 people, serving as a vital economic engine for the Southern California region.  

The Director of Finance/City Treasurer serves as the City’s Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for performing complex management and technical duties. This includes responsibility for maintaining fiscal stability and safeguarding the assets of the City, providing financial advice to the City Administrator and City Council, and assuring that financial activities are in compliance with state and federal regulations, and City policies. The Director of Finance/City Treasurer provides leadership and direction over the activities of staff members of the Finance/Treasury Department and is considered a critical member of the Executive Team. 

The City of Vernon is seeking a candidate who is well versed in all aspects of the field of municipal finance. The ideal candidate will have broad municipal or similar public agency experience in budgeting, accounting, municipal bonds, debt management, and other public agency financing initiatives. Candidates with experience working in municipal agencies that include public utility services and/or enterprise funds are of particular interest to the City. A transparent, collaborative, and experienced candidate is desired.

Qualified candidates typically possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration along with seven (7) years of experience managing public sector financial operations. A Master’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration as well as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation is desirable.

The annual salary range for the Director of Finance/City Treasurer position is $219,467 - $266,764. Placement within this range depends upon qualifications and experience.
 
See the full recruitment brochure here: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search/upload/Vernon Director of Finance-City Treasurer.pdfSalary and Benefits 
The City of Vernon offers an annual salary of $219,467 - $266,764 DOE/DOQ and a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

The City has a 4/10 work schedule and there is an option for participation in a Hybrid Work Program that provides both onsite and remote work opportunities.

The City also has morning City Council and Commission meetings.
 
HOW TO APPLY
Apply by Sunday, February 9, 2025, at: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=6112
 
Please contact Bob Murray and Associates - Valerie Phillips, with any questions:

• Email to: apply@bobmurrayassoc.com, or 
• (916) 784-9080

Salary : $219,461 - $266,760