Job Description
Chief Financial Officer
City of Ventura, California
The City of Ventura, located along California’s stunning coastline, between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit and provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from surfing and sailing to hiking and biking. The City is seeking an innovative and fiscally responsible public finance professional to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a key member of the City’s Executive Team and leader of the Finance Department. The City is fiscally healthy, with an aggressive $1 billion Capital Improvement Plan and needs an individual with experience in budget, accounting, short and long range forecasting, bond financing, and skilled at maximizing revenue utilization and recognizing revenue enhancement opportunities.
The salary range is $192,381.07 - $257,792.70 DOQ, plus a competitive benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.peckhamandmckenny.com.
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Peckham & McKenney
Contact Tara Schultz at (626) 644-1398 if you have questions.
Filing Deadline: October 16, 2026
Job Requirements
see above
Special Instructions
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Phone
866-912-1919
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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