Chief Financial Officer
City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. Vancouver is Washington’s fourth-largest city. It is located on the north bank of the Columbia River, directly across from Portland, Oregon. Ideally situated, Vancouver is less than 90 miles from the Pacific Coast and bordered by the Cascades to the east. Mount St. Helens and Mt. Hood are under a two-hour drive, and the stunning Columbia River Gorge is just 30 minutes away.

The Chief Financial Officer serves as the primary financial advisor to the City Manager, City Council, Mayor, and community on fiscal policies, budget development, and strategic financial planning. The CFO reports directly to the City Manager’s Office and is a key member of the City Manager’s senior management team. The CFO selects, trains, motivates, evaluates and supervises a staff of managerial, professional, technical and clerical staff. As an employee of the City of Vancouver, the CFO is expected to follow and emulate the city’s five organizational values: Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, Compassionate and Empowered.


Location: Vancouver, Washington
Salary: $158,532 - $277,440
Final filing date: First review of applications: March 23, 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.