Located in California’s great Central Valley with a population of over 320,000 and an estimated 9,500 businesses, the City of Stockton is a 65-square-mile multicultural community and urban destination with rich culture, arts, fine dining, shopping, sports, recreation, and family activities.  As the 11th largest city and 8th to incorporate in California, Stockton is home to professional sports teams, cultural festivals, museums, theaters, and a revitalized downtown and waterfront that stands out as a “cultural powerhouse where a rich tapestry of backgrounds converges into a thriving hub for attractions, performances and events”.   

Located 60 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and 45 miles south of Sacramento, Stockton is also centrally situated for an easy, convenient, and scenic drive to numerous world-famous attractions such as Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and the California Coast as well as other central and northern California destinations such as the Bay Area, wine county, and central California agriculture.  In addition, Stockton has many local natural resources, including the San Joaquin Delta which provides numerous opportunities for water skiing, sailing, and other water activities. To learn more about this dynamic city, please visit www.stocktonca.gov.

The City of Stockton is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO)—a key member of the Executive Team who will guide the City’s financial strategy and lead a talented Administrative Services Department.

We are looking for a collaborative, results-driven professional with a strong background in public sector finance and leadership. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator, capable of building partnerships across departments and presenting complex financial information with clarity and confidence.

The next CFO will be a proven team builder who fosters a high-performing, solution-oriented work environment, a personable and approachable leader who values transparency, practices an open-door policy, and is committed to staff development, an expert in municipal finance, including budgeting, accounting, procurement, treasury, revenue, debt, and accounts payable, a supportive and communicative manager with a strong administrative and leadership presence, and a change agent—innovative, flexible, and resilient—ready to help lead the City through new opportunities and challenges.

The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $201,491.60 to $260,545.11, plus a $2,000 lump sum non-pensionable bonus. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.

Filing Deadline: August 12, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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