POUGHKEEPSIE – The City of Poughkeepsie is seeking a new Commissioner of Finance to work in the city administration under the direction of the city administrator. The reminder was issued in the January 30, 2026 edition of the city’s online newsletter, The Buzz. The city’s website, which lists , as well as the salary range, indicates that resumes were required to be submitted to the City of Poughkeepsie Human Resources on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The salary listed for the position is between $110,000 and $125,000 annually.
According to the city website, the Commissioner of Finance is responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City as well as the operation of the accounting, personnel and data processing units. The Commissioner of Finance is responsible for the development of major financial policies of the City. Full supervision is exercised over a large number of staff personnel. Residency in the city is also a requirement.
Benefits include membership in the NYS Retirement System or VDC Retirement Plan (with 8% employer contribution), 13 paid holidays, 13 paid sick days, two weeks of vacation, and five personal days.
In addition to the residency requirement, qualifications are listed as:
EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or public administration, or similarly related field AND five years of accounting experience, two of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; OR: (B) Completion of a Master’s Degree program in accounting, business or public administration, or similarly related field AND three years of experience in accounting one of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience indicated in (A) and (B) above.
Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of application and to maintain the position is also required, as is a Pre-employment background check.
Interested parties can submit their resume via email to or by mail to City of Poughkeepsie, Human Resources Department, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
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