City Controller
City of Compton

The City of Compton seeks top talent to join the organization’s finance department, as its next City Controller. This position provides oversight to 20 employees, including a Deputy City Controller. The mission of the department is to ensure a financially secure and effective City government, and provide sound fiscal analysis, support services, and reporting in an accurate, timely, cost-effective, and professional manner to the City officials, departments, residents, and businesses.

Compton is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. It is home to almost 100,000 citizens. Compton is strategically located in the South Bay of Los Angeles County, less than 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean and a short car ride from the many entertainment, culture, and leisure activities of the region. 

Department Priorities 

  • Prepare financial reports, operating budget, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). 

  • Strengthen audit processes and financial controls. 

  • Advance financial technology and systems modernization. 

  • Streamline processes to increase efficiency and turnaround times. 

  • Efficient collection of the revenues due to the City, including water utility payments, business and general tax revenues, and departmental fees.  


Location: Compton , California
Salary: $163,249 -$191,423
Final filing date:  First Resume Review on March 9, 2026

Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.