Senior Level City Administrator Jobs
Senior level city administrator jobs place experienced professionals at the helm of municipal operations, with full ownership of policy execution, cross-departmental leadership, and the strategic initiatives that move communities forward. Roles are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, UCB, and University of Missouri-Kansas City hiring at this level now.
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Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
You'll help banks, asset management and insurance organizations own their future by helping them to transform and create new business models to meet changing customer needs and drive sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
In this client-facing role, you will leverage your knowledge of banking regulations, internal controls, risk management, and governance to help financial institutions develop and enhance sustainable internal audit programs. You will bring a holistic perspective across strategy, people, processes, and technology, with experience in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Manager within the Financial Institutions Internal Audit discipline, you will play an integral role in supporting the growth and delivery of the practice through business development, proposal development, project planning, and the execution of internal audit engagements. You will lead client projects, manage engagement teams, maintain strong client relationships, and support issue validation while ensuring high-quality work and client service.
You will deliver the following capabilities to clients:
- Lead internal audit risk assessments, develop internal audit plans, and execute plans under co-sourcing and outsourcing arrangements
- Serve as a subject matter expert across operational, technology, financial, and compliance audits, including Corporate Compliance, ERM, MRM, Trade Finance, Deposits, BSA/AML, and OFAC, providing insight into regulatory expectations and recommending industry-leading practices.
- Support business development efforts through proposal development, budgeting, and engagement timeline planning.
- Lead engagement teams and oversee day-to-day project execution, providing guidance to junior team members and reviewing workpapers to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Manage end-to-end internal audit engagement economics, including monitoring of scope, engagement progress, budget vs. actual, risks and issues, and billing.
- Contribute to the development of thought leadership materials and speaking engagements at roundtables and conferences
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit within the financial services industry, particularly banking and capital markets, gained through a Big Four or other large public accounting firm, consulting, a regulatory agency, or a financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Procedures, OCC Guidance, relevant laws, rules, and regulations with the Financial Services industry
- Demonstrated ability to conduct internal audit risk assessments, develop risk-based audit plans, design risk and control matrices, develop testing procedures, and prepare internal audit reports
- Extensive experience developing and implementing internal audit programs across financial, operational, technology, and compliance audit areas
- Proven experience managing co-sourcing and outsourcing engagements, with the ability to leverage data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI tools and platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, ChatGPT Enterprise, and Microsoft Copilot
- Strong client-facing, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain trusted client relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex audit findings and recommendations effectively
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing client needs, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
- Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CAMS, preferred
Travel and On-site Expectations:
- Ability and willingness to travel to client sites nationwide as needed (up to 15%)
- Ability and willingness to work in a hybrid environment based out of Huron's New York City office. Depending on engagement needs, candidates should be comfortable working from Huron's NYC office or at NYC-area client sites up to five days per week.
Huron Office Location: 1166 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 300, New York, NY 10036
The estimated base salary for this job is $125,000 - $160,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $150,000 - $192,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
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Senior Level City Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level city administrator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have already led complex municipal functions, managed large budgets, and built or restructured teams. A graduate degree in public administration or a related field strengthens your candidacy, but demonstrated outcomes matter more: documented efficiency gains, successful capital projects, and experience advising elected officials or city councils all give you a clear edge over other applicants.
Which companies hire senior level city administrators?
Companies hiring senior level city administrators right now include Burns & McDonnell, UCB, and University of Missouri-Kansas City, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from municipal governments, regional authorities, and public sector consulting firms that need experienced leaders to manage city-wide operations and long-term planning.
Are there remote senior level city administrator jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the nature of municipal governance. About 25% of senior level city administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve policy advisory, consulting, or administrative oversight work rather than direct day-to-day management of city departments and staff.
What makes a city administrator role senior level?
Senior level city administrator roles carry authority over entire departments or major operational divisions, not just individual projects. Expectations include setting strategic priorities, making high-stakes budget decisions, mentoring junior administrators, and reporting directly to elected leadership or city councils. The scope is organization-wide, the accountability is public-facing, and the technical depth required reflects years of hands-on municipal management experience.
Which industries hire the most senior level city administrators?
Senior Level city administrator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require experienced administrators to manage the scale, compliance demands, and community accountability that define public-sector and government-adjacent operations.