The City of Emeryville (pop. 13,500), located at the eastern end of the San Francisco Bay Bridge, is the gateway to the East Bay. A full-service city, Emeryville is home to global leaders in filmmaking, biotechnology, software, and other high-tech industries; a retail and entertainment destination with flourishing arts, food, and culture; and a growing residential community. The municipality is financially strong with reserves at over 50% of the operating budget. The Finance Director leads a staff of six and oversees the City’s operating budget of approximately $47.8 million and CIP budget of $15.7 million.