Finance Director

City of Needles
Needles, California 92363 United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 17, 2025
  • Salary: $128,673 – $164,237 USD Annually
  • Apply By: Oct 08, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Executive
  • Job Description

    The City of Needles is seeking a collaborative, experienced professional to serve as its next Finance Director. This executive-level position oversees the City’s finance operations—including budgeting, accounting, long-term forecasting, utility billing and risk management—and plays a key role in guiding Needles through a period of exciting growth and development.

    The ideal candidate is a hands-on and strategic finance leader with a strong background in public sector accounting and fiscal planning. They will bring a deep understanding of municipal finance, regulatory compliance and process improvement, along with the ability to work closely with City Council, department heads and staff to support long-term sustainability and transparency.

    In addition to a competitive salary range of $128,673 – $164,237, the City of Needles offers a $5,000 signing and retention bonus in the first year, vacation and sick leave credited upon hire and City-paid coverage of more than half of employee benefits.

    Learn more within the recruitment brochure.

    View the full job description.
    Learn more about the City of Needles’ Finance Department.

    Application Instructions

    To be considered for this position, please immediately submit your resume and cover letter to Christine Martin at Talent@TripepiSmith.com. Candidates will be screened on a rolling basis and the first review of applications will take place Wednesday, October 8, 2025. This position will remain open until filled.

    If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Christine Martin at 949-993-6531.

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