Finance Director - City of Napa, California
Napa is the largest city and the county seat of Napa County and a principal city of Wine Country in Northern California. Located in the North Bay region of the Bay area, the city has a population of 77,480. The City is celebrating its 150thBirthday in 2022. Founded in 1847, Napa is a place with a colorful past - a jumping off point for 49ers bound for the gold rush, birthplace of famous leather, and neighbor to some of the most prestigious vineyards in the world. Today Napa is a vibrant and modern town with a respect for its past. Minutes from quality and diverse neighborhoods are vibrant business corridors, top-notch food and wine amenities, and many other cultural features, including the popular Main Street "Restaurant Row," the West End and the Oxbow District. The city’s award-winning "living river" flood protection project is more than halfway to completion, making Napa safer while enhancing the ecosystem and providing a high-quality recreational area in the Oxbow Commons. Napa is a city with a low crime rate, a high standard of living, clean air and nearly perfect weather. To learn more about this dynamic city, visit the City of Napa’s website at https://www.cityofnapa.org/
The City Manager is looking for a collaborative leader who works well with other departments and the Executive Team, and who is solution- and team-oriented to join his dynamic team. The next Finance Director will communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and will have the ability to present complex financial information to a variety of audiences. An exceptional understanding of and background in both accounting and finance and knowledge of CalPERS reporting requirements is desirable.
This Director will join a professional Finance team who values a personable leader committed to building a cohesive team, is approachable and supportive, and practices an open-door policy. The new Director will lead a department that has built a solid reputation for professionalism, competence, and customer service; as such, the new Director must foster a collaborative, cohesive, and high-performing working environment. Strong Finance, administrative and leadership skills are required, as is a supportive and communicative management style.
The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $178,220 to $213,864. Additionally, a 3% increase will be in effect in December, 2023. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.
Filing Deadline: March 9, 2023
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
