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COME JOIN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF SAUSALITO TODAY!
The City of Sausalito seeks qualified candidates for
FINANCE DIRECTOR
$151,143 - $189,160 /year
Plus an Excellent Benefits Package
Please view the complete details about this exciting job opportunity in the brochure below.
Ideal Candidate
- Possesses the equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, economics, business or public administration, or a related field.
- Has at least five (5) years of management and/or administrative experience in municipal finance, accounting, or administrative services and auditing.
- The working Finance Director serves as a leader, coach, and player in providing strategic direction for the department, City Manager and City Council.
- Demonstrates tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establishes, maintains, and fosters positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Possesses knowledge of public agency budget development, contract administration, City-wide administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles and practices of risk management.
- Has excellent written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to successfully communicate highly technical issues to any audience; exceptional listening skills; provides presentations on various financial matters; listens attentively to understand the needs, intentions and values of others.
Benefits
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
Retirement: The City is a part of the CalPERS retirement plan and does not contribute to Social Security.
Classic employees – 2% @55 formula, highest 3-year average compensation.
PEPRA employees – hired after 1/1/13 or Classic employee with 6-month break in service are eligible for a 2% @ 62 formula, highest 3-year average compensation.
Deferred Compensation: The City offers an optional 457 plan. Employees who actively participate receive a contribution by the City of 1% of their base pay on a bi-weekly basis.
Cafeteria Benefit Plan: The City offers a healthy cafeteria benefit program including choices among plan options for: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent care, flexible spending account, and short and long-term disability.
Auto Allowance: $250 a month or assigned use of a City vehicle.
Employee Development: $2,000 annual reimbursement for educational programs; up to $1,000 may be used for wellness.
Holidays: 11 authorized holidays per year, plus 16 hours of floating holiday time.
Administrative Leave: 80 hours of leave per calendar year.
Vacation/Sick: Employees earn 136 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick leave per year.
Special Instructions
The Selection Process: The deadline for first review is to apply is Wednesday, May 7, 2025, before 11:59 PM PDT.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should apply through CalOpps.org.
It is important to complete all required application materials. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. It is desired that the successful candidate begin employment as soon as possible.
Application Process: Completion of the supplemental questions is a required part of the application and examination process. “See Resume” will not be acceptable as an answer to supplemental questions.
Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources, HumanResources@Sausalito.gov or (415) 289- 4130.
The City of Sausalito is not responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources.