Finance Director
City of Porterville, CA
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the City’s financial management and business services; performs related duties as required.
This is a department director position and serves as a member of the City’s management team.
The employee in this position works under the direction, is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public financing, business or public administration and five years of experience in management/supervision in municipal financing involving a variety of financial disciplines or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
A Master’s degree in public administration or a related field is desirable.
Professional recognition through State certification or licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Public Accountant (PA), Registered Public Accountant (RPA) or Accounting Practitioner (AP) is acceptable substitution for above required education or experience.