Finance Director

Manages the City’s revenue collection, cash management, and financial forecasting activities; also directs and manages the daily operations of the Finance Department as assigned. Benefits The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2026 and starts on first day of employment. Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 5% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to non-bargaining, management exempt employees) 13 paid holidays Life Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Responsibilities Manages the billing and collection of all utility bills, fees, fines, taxes, special assessments, grant reimbursements, and other revenue sources; prepares deposit slips and deposits funds into designated banks; coordinates grant disbursements; prepares and maintains delinquent accounts reports Coordinates collections on non-sufficient fund accounts; certifies delinquent accounts that can be levied on delinquent account holders’ properties Establishes policies, procedures, and standards to ensure proper internal controls are in place Supervises, schedules, trains, and directs the work of employees; participates in the interview and selection processes and may make employment decisions including the evaluation of employee performance and discipline Manages the City’s investments including development of investment reports and routinely updating the investment policy as necessary Participates in the annual budget preparation process; prepares both short- and long-range forecasting reports May coordinate the development and maintenance of other departmental policies and procedures for other divisions as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer Oversee the implementation and successful ongoing maintenance of the financial enterprise system and any other finance related software or applications May participate in the development of statistical reports, financial analysis, forecasting reports, etc. for the City Council or other legislative bodies as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer Participates in planning, directing/coordinating, through other managers, the department’s work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems As requested, represents the Finance Department to other City Departments, elected officials, or outside agencies Assumes management oversight for the daily operations of the department personnel, services, and activities, at the direction or in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer May respond to and resolve difficult citizen inquiries/complaints Coordinates and directs customer experience enhancements, facilitates implementation and support of financial reporting advancements and business decision-making tools, and provides direct assistance and support to the Chief Financial Officer on special assignments, departmental initiatives, and city-wide programs May perform any other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related field and five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain throughout duration of employment Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport #J-18808-Ljbffr