Finance Director

Suisun City, CA

$164K — $199K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in a municipal setting.
  • Proven leadership and team collaboration skills.
  • Strong technical skills in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic financial plans.
  • Experience with treasury management and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all operations of the Finance Department.
  • Manage city budgeting processes and financial reporting activities.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Analyze financial data to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the executive management team on financial strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance with cash payment options for alternative coverage.
  • Generous retirement plans through CalPERS with additional features for longevity.
  • Education incentive pay for advanced degrees.
  • City-paid life insurance valued at $200,000.
  • Deferred compensation contributions by the city up to 4% of base pay.
  • Robust leave policies including sick leave, executive leave, and paid vacation.
  • Flexible work schedule with 9/80 arrangement for improved work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Salary: $164,444.80 - $199,888.00 Annually
Location : City Hall - 701 Civic Center Blvd, Suisun City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Background Required: Limited Background, Livescan, Drug Testing
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
FINANCE DIRECTOR

$164,445 - $199,888

Annual Salary DOQ

Plus Excellent Benefits!
The City of Suisun City is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as its next Finance Director. As a member of the City's executive management team, the Finance Director serves as the City's chief financial officer and provides leadership and oversight of all Finance Department operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial planning.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and help guide the City's financial future.
This recruitment will be open until filled. A detailed Candidate Information Package including brochure is currently in development and will be released shortly. While awaiting the publication, interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume or inquire regarding the position to
Physical Demands and Working Environment: The conditions outlined in the class specification are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Application/Selection Procedure: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City's official application form but should accompany the application. All applications and resumes will be reviewed to select those applicants whose qualifications appear to most closely match the requirements of the position. A limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the subsequent phase(s) of the recruitment process, which may include one or more of the following: written examination, performance examination, assessment exercises, oral interviews, and complete background checks. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.

For Executive Management employees, benefits are outlined in the Unrepresented Employee Resolution that is updated by Council from time to time. The benefit package includes:

Medical Insurance - The City pays for medical coverage up to current Kaiser Permanente Family rate. Employees covered by another insurance plan may be eligible for a cash payment up to $700 per month in lieu of enrolling in the City's health plans. City offers IRS Section 125 benefits plan for dependent care and healthcare reimbursement accounts. Vision and dental insurance options available at competitive rates.

Retirement - Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) of 2% @ 55 for Classic Employees, or 2% @ 62 for new employees subject to the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. City does not participate in Social Security, but does withhold for Medicare, in accordance with federal law.

Education Incentive Pay - 3% for advanced degree beyond current requirement for job.

Longevity Pay - 3% after 5 years; 3% after 10 years (total of 6%).

Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance of $200,000.

Deferred Compensation Plan - City contributes match up to 4% of base pay per pay period into the Deferred Compensation Plan.

Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $1,800 per year upon successful completion of approved program.

Paid Leave - 96 hours of sick leave, 120 hours executive leave, 14 paid holidays per year (including two floating holidays), and 120 hours paid vacation per year for the first five years of service, increasing over time.

Alternative Work Schedule - The standard City work schedule is 9/80 with alternate Fridays off.

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