Tree Service in Culver City, CA

Location/ Employer: City of Culver City, CA

Salary Up To: $222,573 – $271,675 DOE/DOQ

The City of Culver City, CA (City) is seeking an experienced and principled municipal finance executive to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity at a time when the City has made a clear and public commitment to eliminate its fiscal deficit and achieve a structurally balanced General Fund budget by June 2026. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Sustainability & Transparency and serving as a strategic advisor to the City Manager, the CFO will provide disciplined financial leadership in a complex California fiscal environment. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in governmental accounting, California municipal bond financing, debt issuance and post-issuance compliance, and the state’s unique revenue structures, along with the executive presence to navigate high-visibility Council discussions with clarity and professionalism. This role is well suited for a technically rigorous and collaborative leader who values transparency, sound judgment, and long-term fiscal resilience.

If you are a seasoned California municipal finance leader prepared to guide Culver City through fiscal stabilization while strengthening long-term financial integrity, we invite you to apply.

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A CONNECTED, CREATIVE, AND EVOLVING COMMUNITY

The City of Culver City (City) is a dynamic urban community in the heart of Los Angeles County, home to approximately 40k residents who enjoy a unique blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Walkable neighborhoods, historic architecture, and a vibrant downtown make it a sought-after place to live, work, and visit.

The city’s lively center features popular destinations like Culver Steps, Ivy Station, and the historic Culver Hotel, offering dining, shopping, and gathering spaces. As the “Heart of Screenland,” Culver City hosts major employers such as Sony Pictures Studios, Apple Studios, TikTok, Pinterest, and Amazon Studios, supporting a thriving creative economy and small business scene.

Residents enjoy abundant parks, bike paths, and the Culver City Arts District, showcasing public art, galleries, and cultural events. With excellent transit connections via the Metro E Line and major freeways, Culver City offers easy access to the region while maintaining its own distinctive identity.

Guided by its 2045 General Plan, the City is preparing for sustainable growth that anticipates welcoming 10K–15K new residents over the next decade, with expanded housing options and modern infrastructure. Culver City looks to remain a welcoming, inclusive, and livable community for generations to come.

COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT

The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Its five-member elected City Council provides policy direction, sets priorities, approves the budget, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, Police Chief, and Fire Chief.

The City Manager serves as the City’s Chief Executive Officer, overseeing day-to-day operations and leading approximately 800 dedicated employees across five (5) strategic portfolios and 12 departments with a Fiscal Year 25/26 (FY25/26) annual budget of approximately $370M. This talented and committed workforce delivers a wide range of high-quality services that support the City’s vision of an inclusive, sustainable, and thriving community.

The Strategic Portfolios and City Departments reporting to the City Manager include: (1) City Manager’s Office: Communications & Public Information; (2) Infrastructure & Innovation: Information Technology, Transportation, Public Works, and Planning & Development; (3) Fiscal, Sustainability & Transparency: Finance and City Clerk; (4) Talent Development, Labor & Inclusion: Human Resources; (5) Economic, Vitality & Equity: Housing & Human Services, Economic Development, Parks, Recreation & Community Services, and Cultural Affairs.

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CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

The City Council has set a clear vision for proactive, strategic leadership that ensures Culver City’s continued success and livability:

THE DEPARTMENT & ORGANIZATION FISCAL FOCUS

The Finance Department (Department) serves as the steward of the City’s fiscal integrity and long-term financial sustainability with the mission to provide sound fiscal advice and ensure a financially strong and effective city government. Overseeing the Fiscal Year 25/26 (FY25/26) budget of approximately $370M, the Department plays a central role in every financial transaction of the City, from revenue collection and payroll to debt administration and long-range financial forecasting.

Organized across five (5) divisions: Administration; Accounting & Investments; Budget & Financial Operations; Payroll; and Purchasing, the Department is comprised of 39 professionals, which includes the CFO. The team supports the full-service operations of a complex charter city while ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), California Government Code requirements, and municipal finance best practices.

The City operates within California’s uniquely complex revenue environment. Monitoring state legislation, regulatory mandates, and evolving fiscal policies in Sacramento is an ongoing necessity, as shifts at the state and federal level can materially impact local revenue streams.

The City is currently transitioning to priority-based budgeting and has made a clear commitment to combat its operating deficit and achieve a structurally balanced General Fund budget by June 2026. This ambitious effort requires disciplined financial analysis, creative problem-solving, careful expenditure management, and transparent communication with elected officials and the community.

In addition to advancing structural balance, the Department is currently leading several high-impact initiatives, including:

The next Chief Financial Officer will play a central role in advancing fiscal stabilization while reinforcing technical rigor and organizational cohesion.

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THE POSITION & EXECUTIVE PROFILE

The CFO reports to the Assistant City Manager of Fiscal Sustainability & Transparency and serves as a key member of the City’s executive leadership team, maintaining a strong working relationship with and strategic advisory role to the City Manager. This is a highly visible position requiring both strategic fiscal leadership and deep technical expertise in municipal finance.

With six (6) direct and 32 indirect reports, the CFO oversees all core financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, revenue administration, treasury and investments, purchasing, payroll, and debt management. A central responsibility of this role is the comprehensive review of all City Council staff reports to ensure fiscal analysis and procurement components are accurate, compliant, and clearly articulated. Given the volume of Council items, this represents a significant and ongoing executive responsibility requiring precision, sound judgment, and strong collaboration across departments.

With the City’s aggressive commitment to eliminating its fiscal deficit and achieving a structurally balanced General Fund budget by June 2026, the CFO will play a critical role in refining multi-year forecasts, identifying sustainable revenue strategies, and presenting clear policy options and trade-offs to executive leadership and the City Council.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive California local government experience and demonstrated strength in:

Beyond technical expertise, the City Manager seeks a leader who can navigate fiscal challenges with composure and creativity, develop thoughtful options during difficult budget conversations, and operate independently within broad executive autonomy. The successful candidate will be confident in offering candid fiscal advice, including the ability to respectfully challenge ideas when they are not financially sound, while remaining politically astute and aligned with a unified public message. This individual must be comfortable responding to difficult Council questions, articulating complex financial realities with clarity and professionalism, and maintaining credibility in high-visibility and occasionally sensitive situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY AND BENEFITS: An annual salary of up to $222,573 – $271,675 DOE/DOQ, plus a generous benefits package that includes:

TO APPLY AND SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE VISIT:

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by April 1, 2026, at: https://www.tristargovsolutions.com/careers

SAVE THE DATES: Interviews have been firmly scheduled to take place in-person on April 23rd and 24th. All candidates invited to interview will interview on April 23rd and a finalist group will then be moved forward to the final interviews on April 24th. Candidates must be available all-day for both interview dates.

QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

Pop Mart, the Chinese toymaker known for its collectible Labubu dolls, reportedly plans to open a new office building in Culver City as it seeks to expand its North American presence.

The 22,000-square-foot office will serve as Pop Mart’s new U.S. headquarters, according to real estate data provider CoStar, which earlier reported the deal.

Pop Mart, founded in 2010 in Beijing, is credited with fueling the frenzy over “blind boxes” — small, collectible toys sold in packaging that keeps the exact figure inside a surprise until it is unsealed.

The toymaker, which is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has nearly 600 physical stores across 18 countries, according to its September 2025 half-year financial report.

Much of its recent growth has concentrated in the U.S. In the first half of last year, the company opened 40 new stores, including 19 in the Americas. In Southern California, it now has stores in Westfield Century City, Glendale Galleria, and Westfield UTC Mall in La Jolla.

The office building Pop Mart is moving into, named “Slash,” features leaning glass windows and a distinguishable jagged design. The 1999 building was designed by the Los Angeles architect Eric Owen Moss.

Pop Mart’s decision to root itself in L.A.’s Westside comes amid from a sleepy suburb known for being the home to Sony Pictures Studios — to an urban hub, driven, in part, by the that opened in 2012.

Ikea recently announced plans to open a 40,000-square-foot store in Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery complex — its first in L.A.’s Westside — later this spring.

Big tech has played an important role in Culver City’s recent evolution. Recent additions include Apple, which has opened a and has been building a larger office campus; , which in 2022 unveiled a massive virtual production stage, and , which in 2020 opened a five-floor office featuring a content creation studio. Pinterest has a new office in Culver City as of last month, according to the company’s LinkedIn account.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally and visited several LA County public locations while infectious. This is the fourth case of measles reported by Public Health in 2026.

Potential Exposure at LAX Airport

This traveler arrived on Singapore Airlines Flight #0038 at the Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport, Tom Bradley International Airport Terminal (Terminal B), on February 9.

People who were at Terminal B on February 9 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. may have been exposed to the measles virus.

In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), passengers seated near the infected traveler will be notified by their respective local health departments. The CDC and local public health departments routinely work together to investigate communicable disease exposures on international flights to the United States.

Additional Potential Exposure Locations

Additionally, people who were at the following locations during the listed dates and times may have been exposed and be at risk of developing measles:

· Burger King #317, 1212 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, February 10, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

· Taqueria El Atacor #3, 11156 1/2 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606, February 11, 2026, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

· Domino's Pizza #7857, 803 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, February 12, 2026, 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

· 7-Eleven #25387, 1106 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640, February 13, 2026, 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Recommended Actions for the Public

People who were on the flight or at any of these locations during the dates and times listed above may be at risk of developing measles 7 to 21 days after exposure. They should confirm their protection against measles. People who have had measles in the past or received the recommended measles vaccine are likely protected but should still monitor for symptoms. People who are unimmunized or have unknown measles immunization status are at higher risk and should monitor for symptoms closely. Anyone who remains symptom-free for more than 21 days after being exposed is no longer considered at risk.

Symptom monitoring deadlines by exposure location:

· For those exposed at LAX, the last day to monitor for symptoms is March 2.

· For those exposed at Burger King #317, the last day to monitor for symptoms is March 3.

· For those exposed at Taqueria El Atacor #3, the last day to monitor for symptoms is March 4.

· For those exposed at Domino's Pizza #7857, the last day to monitor for symptoms is March 5.

· For those exposed at 7-Eleven #25387, the last day to monitor for symptoms is March 6.

Affected healthcare facilities are directly notifying patients and staff who may have been exposed.

Public Health is working to identify any other potential exposure sites in Los Angeles County and any others who may have been exposed and will assess their risk for developing a measles infection.

As measles outbreaks continue to occur both in the United States and internationally, Public Health urges everyone in LA County to ensure they are fully protected from measles before traveling and take recommended precautions.

The most effective way to protect yourself and your family is with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Children 12 months and older are considered fully protected against measles after receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine. Infants who are older than 6 months and are traveling internationally or to domestic areas with ongoing measles outbreaks can get an early dose.

"As measles cases increase, it is important that residents take steps to make sure they are fully protected. The MMR vaccine is the safest and most reliable way to prevent measles and protect yourself, your family, and your community," said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. "Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death. We urge everyone to confirm their immunity and get the MMR vaccine if needed, especially before traveling. Taking this simple step helps safeguard your health and strengthens protection for our entire community."

Public Health encourages everyone to:

· Check your immunization status before traveling. Review your immunization and medical records to determine if everyone in your family is protected against measles. People are considered protected if they have had measles in the past or have received the recommended MMR vaccine. This is especially important for anyone 6 months of age and older who will be traveling internationally or domestically in areas experiencing measles outbreaks. Infants aged 6 to 11 months with planned travel to these locations should receive one early dose of MMR at least 2 weeks before travel. This does not replace the routine doses given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years. Anyone who is not protected should talk with a health care provider about receiving the MMR immunization.

· Notify a healthcare provider if you are at higher risk. Contact and notify your health care provider as soon as possible about a potential exposure for guidance and next steps, especially if you are pregnant, the person exposed is an infant under aged 12 months, you have a weakened immune system and/or are unimmunized.

· Watch for symptoms and take immediate action. If symptoms develop, such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, or a rash, stay at home and avoid school, work, and any gatherings. Call a healthcare provider immediately. Do not go into a health care facility without calling them first. Let them know you may have been exposed to measles and describe your symptoms. Public Health can assist health care providers in appropriately diagnosing and managing your care.

The latest case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident was reported on February 2.

Your city might soon be getting some new furniture — with a side of Swedish meatballs.

IKEA is expanding its U.S. footprint again, announcing plans to open 10 new stores in 2026, including a new California location in Culver City, according to the company’s newly released 2025 Annual Summary.

The Swedish-based furniture giant revealed four additional 2026 openings on Tuesday, adding to six locations it had already announced last year as part of its long-term growth strategy.

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What we know about the California IKEA opening

The Culver City store will mark a major milestone for IKEA in Southern California.

IKEA U.S. says the location will be a 38,050-square-foot “city-center” store, a smaller-format concept designed to bring the brand closer to urban customers who may not live near traditional big-box locations.

Located in Los Angeles’ Helms Design District, the store will feature a central planning area where customers can work with IKEA experts to design kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and other complex living spaces.

While the store will be significantly smaller than the retailer’s signature warehouse-style locations, it will still stock:

Fans of the IKEA Café won’t be left out either. The Culver City location is expected to serve classic menu favorites like Swedish meatballs, plant balls, cinnamon buns, and veggie dogs.

IKEA has not yet announced an exact opening date for the Culver City store.

How many IKEA stores are in California?

When it opens, the Culver City store will become IKEA’s 11th location in California. It will join existing full-sized IKEA stores in Burbank, Carson, Costa Mesa, Covina, Emeryville, Palo Alto, San Diego, and West Sacramento

Where else is IKEA opening new stores in 2026?

The 10 new IKEA locations planned for 2026 span seven states, with Texas landing the most new stores.

Here are the cities slated to get a new IKEA:

The expansion includes IKEA’s first-ever store in Oklahoma, along with expanded footprints in Illinois and Colorado.

Why IKEA is expanding now

The store announcements were released alongside IKEA U.S.’ 2025 Annual Summary, which outlines how the company performed during a challenging retail year.

Despite ongoing inflation and softer consumer confidence, IKEA U.S. reported $5.3 billion in total sales for FY25, driven by 61 million store visitors and a growing online business. Of that total, $1.9 billion came from ecommerce sales.

The company’s IKEA Family Rewards program also continued to grow, jumping 17% to 25 million members nationwide.

“FY25 was a year of meaningful connection and growth despite a challenging external environment,” said Rob Olson, Interim CEO of IKEA U.S. “We strengthened our ability to serve customers through new store formats, digital innovation and expanded rewards, all while reinforcing our commitment to communities and the environment.”

Looking ahead, Olson said IKEA plans to keep investing heavily in the U.S.

“Looking ahead to FY26, we will build on this momentum, focusing on continued investment in the U.S. to make IKEA more affordable, accessible and sustainable,” he said.