Finance Director

City of Pittsburg
Pittsburg, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 07, 2025
  • Salary Top:226404
  • Apply By: Aug 03, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Executive
  • Summary

    Are you an experienced public accounting professional who would like to work in an agency where fiscal responsibility is a cornerstone of the City’s governance? If you are a participatory manager who inspires teamwork, builds relationships, and imparts a service orientation, you should apply for this opportunity today!

  • Job Description

    The City of Pittsburg is a culturally rich and diverse community of over 76,000 residents and expected to grow to 90,000 in the next 20 years. Pittsburg has waterfront homes, two performing arts theaters, a variety of seasonal events, an extensive park system, a large public-school system, and a variety of shopping centers. With its commitment to a quality community environment, Pittsburg is an ideal city in which to live, work and recreate.

  • Job Requirements

     

    The City is seeking a hands-on Finance Director with a breath of financial services experience and proven management and leadership skills. Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an easy-going personality are essential. Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics or a related field and five years of broad and extensive experience in professional municipal accounting, including at least two years in a responsible management/supervisory capacity.  A Master's Degree in Accounting may be substituted for one year of required experience and CPA certificate is desirable.

     

    The annual salary for this at-will position is up to $226,404, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family, a retiree health savings plan, 401(a) plan, deferred compensation matching program, and a generous paid leave program.

  • Special Instructions

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    Please submit your compelling cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:

    Peckham & McKenney

    www.peckhamandmckenney.com

     

    Resumes acknowledged within two business days.  Call Roberta Greathouse toll-free (866) 912-1919 or by cell (831) 998-3194 for more information.  A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.

    The filing deadline is August 3, 2025.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Peckham & McKenney
    • Peckham & McKenney

    With 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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