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Job Description
Finance Director
City of Piedmont, California
Reporting to the City Administrator, the Finance Director administers the fiscal operations and activities of the City, which include budgeting, investments, financial transaction processing, record-keeping and reporting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The Finance Director also manages and oversees all functions of the Finance Division, including finance, treasury, accounting, and purchasing.
The City of Piedmont is a primarily residential 1.7 square mile Charter City. Residents are civic minded, and embrace traditions, while also looking for new opportunities to innovate and grow together as a community. With approximately 11,000 residents, the City is located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Aptly named “Piedmont,” or “foot of the mountain,” its most distinct features are gardens, bridges, parks, and schools that create a special sense of place. In 1907, residents voted to incorporate it as the City of Piedmont, and in 1923 the City became a Charter City.
Extraordinary and generous residents are the heart of Piedmont. Residents partner with the City team to deliver community events throughout the year. The 4th of July Parade and Harvest Festival are cherished long-standing traditions, alongside new celebrations that look to intentionally expand the City’s reach in different ways. In recent years, 50 volunteers came together to envision and plan the City’s newest cultural celebration. “FoodFest” has attracted more than 1,500 attendees and interest from all over the East Bay. This kind of community spirit infuses enthusiasm for all aspects of civic life in Piedmont. To learn more about this dynamic city, please visit the City of Piedmont website at www.piedmont.ca.gov.
The successful candidate will be a “hands-on” working Finance Director with proven technical expertise in the areas of accounts payable and receivable, payroll, investment of city funds, procurement and, most importantly, preparation of the annual budget. This career opportunity is ideal for finance professionals who are comfortable working in a “highly” spirited community and engaging with residents via the Budget Advisory & Financial Planning Committee and other resident advisory boards. Applicants who exhibit political acumen, possess a balance of technical and soft skills, thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, work well with small teams, are creative thinkers who thrive at transforming core functions to make them more efficient, understandable, and accessible will make the strongest candidates.
The Council is committed to offering competitive yet fiscally responsible compensation and is currently conducting a Wage and Compensation Study. The current annual salary is $213,852.
Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
Feel free to contact Maria Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.
Filing Deadline: February 18, 2025
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Job Requirements
see above
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
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