City Controller

City Controller
Salary: $163,249 to $191,423
The City offers an excellent benefits program.
First resume review: March 9, 2026.

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.

To learn more and to apply, please visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2575

For more information contact:
Erich WonSavage
CPS HR Consulting
916-471-3115
ewonsavage@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/cfsk
City of Compton website: https://www.comptoncity.org

The City of Compton is an equal opportunity employer.