Finance Director (Non-Classified*)

The Position

This recruitment is being facilitated by Koff & Associates .

Click HERE to apply.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter,
and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment).

The final filing date is Friday, February 20, 2026.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X,
the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

* Positions designated as Non-Classified are exempt from the classified service.

The Incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
• Direct the general accounting activities of the municipality including the maintenance of general ledgers and related subsidiary records.
• Prepare financial reports reflecting the financial status of the various departments of the municipality including redevelopment, housing, parking, grants, public utilities, and others as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls.
• Plan, develop, implement and administer the cash management and investment program.
• Administer the City's insurance program, business license program and centralized purchasing.
• Assist the City Manager in preparation of the annual operating capital improvement budget.
• Forecast City revenues, expenditures and year-end balances.
• Coordinate and conduct municipal bond sales.
• Respond to requests for information, reports or action from the City Manager, City Council, Department Heads, news media and citizens regarding fiscal matters.
• Prepare special financial reports, studies and analyses.
• Direct preparation of the annual financial report, State Controller report and other reports required by law.
• Coordinate Finance Department activities with the City Manager's office, other City departments and outside agencies.
• Supervise, train and evaluate subordinate professional and administrative support staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, business administration, economics or closely related field.

Experience: Ten years' progressively responsible administrative and management experience in accounting and financial work. Five (5) years of executive level experience preferred.

Selection Process

The final filing date is Friday, February 20, 2026.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work related references (who will not be contacted in the early stages of the
recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/riverside-finance-director/

Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

Frank Rojas
Tel: 916 471-3111
E-mail: frank_rojas@ajg.com
Website: https://koffassociates.com/

Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be given preliminary interviews by the consultant. Koff & Associates will report the results to the City. The City will then select candidates to participate in panel interviews. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.

Executive

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $700,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $200 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Administration Leave- 100 hours a fiscal year
• Vacation - Varies and may be reflected in individual contracts.
• Auto Allowance - $500 per month

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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