The City of Richmond, Texas, is conducting a recruitment for its next Finance Director. As the county seat of Fort Bend County, the City of Richmond lies on the growing edge of the Houston metropolitan area. Steeped in history, tradition, and stability, Richmond seeks a Finance Director committed to public service, willing to be challenged, open-minded to new ideas and ways of maintaining and improving our service levels, and possessing excellent character to lead the Finance team.
About Richmond, Texas
Located 15 miles southwest of Houston along the banks of the Brazos River, Richmond is the county seat of Fort Bend County. With a population of 12,391, Richmond lies between the City of Rosenberg and the City of Sugar Land. Served by U.S. Highway 90, 59/69, and 99, Richmond is poised to capture significant growth in the expanding Houston metropolitan area.
Named after Richmond, England, the town was first incorporated by the Republic of Texas in May 1837. In December of the same year, when Fort Bend County was formed, Richmond became its seat of government.
Richmond was named #1 in the 10 Best Houston Suburbs to live in, ranking #1 in the Most Affordable Houston Suburbs and #1 in the Best Houston Suburbs for Young Couples by Movoto Real Estate, and is one of the top 50 safest cities in Texas. Richmond was named the 2025 Scenic City of the Year by Scenic Texas. With the amenities of a major metropolitan area only minutes away, Richmond offers small-town living and an unbeatable quality of life.
City of Richmond Government
The City of Richmond has operated under a General law of government from 1913 until 2013, when, after a charter election was held, the citizens elected to become a Home-Rule city. The City operates under a Commission-Manager form of government. The Commission, vested with policy-making and legislative authority, is comprised of a Mayor and four Commission members. The Mayor and Commission members are all elected at large for staggered three-year terms, with no term limits. The City Commission is responsible, among other things, for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, and hiring the City's Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge.
The City provides a full range of municipal services: public safety (police and fire protection), public improvements, streets and highways, water and wastewater, sanitation, repair and maintenance of infrastructure, recreation, and general administrative services. The City has a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 overall operating budget of $ 58,602,520 and has funding for 188.4 FTEs.
City of Richmond Government
The City of Richmond has operated under a General law of government from 1913 until 2013, when after a charter election was held the citizens elected to become a Home-Rule city. The City operates under a Commission-Manager form of government. The Commission, vested with policy-making and legislative authority, is comprised of a Mayor and four Commission members. The Mayor and Commission members are all elected at large for staggered three-year terms, with no term limits. The City Commission is responsible, among other things, for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, and hiring of the City's Manager, City Attorney and Municipal Judge.
The City provides a full range of municipal services: public safety (police and fire protection), public improvements, streets and highways, water and wastewater, sanitation, repair and maintenance of infrastructure, recreation, and general administrative services. The City has a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2overall operating budget of $ 58,602,520 and has funding for 188.4 FTEs.
