About the position
The City of Sugar Land, an award-winning beacon of excellence, is looking for a trailblazing Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer to drive operational excellence and innovation by partnering with the City Manager to lead and oversee the administration of several diverse City departments. The City seeks motivated, talented candidates excited about joining a vibrant, empowering culture that encourages creativity, growth, and innovation. Located only 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, Sugar Land is a full-service municipality providing police and fire protection, water/wastewater utilities, solid waste collection, curbside recycling, a regional airport, parks and recreation, public works, planning/zoning, and other services. In Sugar Land, governance thrives under the Council-Manager model, epitomizing a dynamic synergy between leadership and community. The City has a robust team of 917 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) spanning over 24 departments and offices. Stewarding a $569 million fiscal year 2025 budget, the City prides itself on delivering an extensive array of municipal services with unparalleled efficiency and dedication. The ACM/CFO will report directly to the City Manager and will develop forward-thinking policies and procedures that enhance service delivery and efficiency; empower and support staff through visionary leadership; foster collaboration; and drive transformative results that align with the City's mission and values. The ideal candidate will be proficient in performance management and passionate about leveraging technology and data to drive innovation. Departments assigned to the ACM/CFO will be those primarily related to the City's financial resiliency and long-term sustainability. They may include Budget, Finance, Economic Development, Redevelopment, and Strategic & Government Affairs, which includes Data & Innovation.
Responsibilities
- Drive operational excellence and innovation in city departments.
- Partner with the City Manager to oversee administration of diverse City departments.
- Develop forward-thinking policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
- Empower and support staff through visionary leadership.
- Foster collaboration and drive transformative results aligned with the City's mission and values.
- Manage departments related to the City's financial resiliency and long-term sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in city management, a major municipal department, or private sector executive management.
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in a related field.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary.
- Excellent executive benefits package.
- No state-level income tax in Texas.
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