The mission of the Finance Department is to protect and enhance the City's financial security, safeguard City Funds, provide fiscal information in support of City decision-making, and to provide high quality financial services.

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and reviewing the activities and operations of the Finance department including centralized accounting, financial administration and administering the internal budget process. Additional responsibilities include coordinating assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

John Furtado comes to Fairfield from the City of Los Altos, where he served as finance director. While there, he created improved citywide financial policies and implemented a plan for funding and maintaining the city’s new and ageing assets. 

John Furtado holds a master’s degree in finance from Assam Dom Bosco University and a bachelor’s degree in finance and auditing from the University of Goa. Throughout his career, he has earned several financial certifications and designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). 

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