The Finance Department manages the financial and accounting functions of the city. The department develops and coordinates the city's plan, policies, procedures and objectives pertaining to the city's budget.  The department is also responsible for the operation of the city's municipal liquor stores.

There are several divisions within the Finance Department:

Accounting Division

Responsible for preparing the city's budget and annual financial statement. It also manages the city's investments and portfolio and is responsible for special assessments, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and utility billing.

City Clerk Division

Responsible for maintaining the city's official records, the City Code and the City Charter. The division coordinates, organizes and maintains the city's central records system, administers local, state and federal elections and administers the issuance and renewal of business licenses within the city.

Assessing Division

MIS Division

Responsible for maintaining and upgrading information technology for staff and council, as well as designing and maintaining the city's website, and assisting staff and council with technical expertise.

Liquor Division

Consists of two municipal liquor stores. The bottom line profit of these stores goes to the city's general fund, alleviating some of the tax burden on the city's residents.