Bob Murray and Associates Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Chief Financial Officer
The City of Huntington Beach is located in northwestern Orange County 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 90 miles northwest of San Diego. The City encompasses 28 square miles of land and 26 square miles of water, making it the 24th largest city in California. With a population of about 202,265 residents, Huntington Beach is the fourth largest populous city in Orange County. Known as “Surf City USA,” Huntington Beach features nearly 8.5 miles of spacious beaches and hosts an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, and features numerous large-scale special events, surf competitions and festivals. Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909 and operates under the Council/Manager form of government. A seven-member City Council serves as the governing body. The Finance Department currently has 27 full-time and 1 part-time team members organized across four divisions: Administration, Accounting Services, Budget Management, and Business License. The Department is responsible for providing financial management, oversight, monitoring and reporting functions for the City’s complex financial resources. The City is seeking an exceptional leader with demonstrated expertise in public sector financial management principles. This finance professional will report to the Assistant City Manager and join a cohesive Executive Leadership Team that is aligned to serve the public interest through good governance, dedicated to Huntington Beach’s quality of life, and committed to City Council policy. The candidate selected will be a strategic leader who can provide clear financial direction to the organization. The ideal candidate will excel in problem solving and critical thinking, making use of these skills to identify solutions to complex organizational and budget challenges while continuing to meet project deadlines and policy goals.
The annual salary range for the Chief Financial Officer is $167,675 - $224,700; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080.
Filing Deadline: February 16, 2025