The Riverside Finance Department manages the City’s $56M budget, while overseeing the organization’s accounting and financial management, financial planning, and investments portfolios. The City’s Annual Budget reflects a strong financial position. The City has also won the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from 2006 to present for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
The Finance Director reports to the City Administrator and provides leadership, direction, and business decision support regarding the financial and operational performance of the City of Riverside. This position supervises an Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk. Primary responsibilities include budgeting, accounting and financial management, reporting and auditing, financial planning, investment management, compliance, and employee supervision.
The ideal candidate will have the following Education/Training/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields is required.
• Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred, but not required.
• Certified Public Finance Officer designation preferred, but not required.
• Must have 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, with public finance experience preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of combined experience in accounting management, general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll management experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory capacity highly preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete within 1 year of hire the FEMA NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400 certifications.
Interested candidates need to submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application via the City’s website, www.riversidemo.gov/jobs. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Selected finalists will be asked to participate in on-site interviews in early January 2026.
