Assistant Finance Director

Assistant Finance Director

The City of Kettering is recruiting for the position of Assistant Finance Director with a salary up to $148,158.40 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, OPERS retirement, and vacation, personal, and sick leave and holiday pay.

Candidates should apply via the online application portal at and attach a resume and cover letter. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 3, 2026.

The City of Kettering's Finance Department is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Finance Director to plan, supervise, and assist in the work involved in the accounting, financial reporting, and grant management programs of the Finance Department. The Assistant Finance Director participates in the treasury and debt function and exercises direction and supervision over assigned staff in the areas of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll; facilitates the annual independent audit; and prepares financial reports.

You will have the opportunity to administer and direct the grant accounting needs for the City; administer and prepare the financial reporting needs in accordance with GASB standards; assist the department in the development and implementation of accounting policies, practices, and procedures; conduct research for accounting, budgeting, and other functions as required; assist in the treasury and debt management programs; serve as the Finance Department representative on committees and/or boards; administer the security of the finance accounting software system and assist with resolving finance system related issues while managing the accounting system database; and assist with training departments on procurement policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public accounting and/or local government finance with good knowledge of municipal finance administration, accounting principles and practices; general laws compliance; policies and procedures governing municipal finance; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; and appropriate software packages to create and maintain various financial programs. They must have the ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records; perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over accounting staff; interpret and implement existing and new GASB pronouncements; produce the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with no outside assistance; interpret and apply complex laws, rules, and regulations relating to tax and accounting matters; and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

A Baccalaureate degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university (or a related degree with a record of directly related experience) and possession of or ability to obtain a certified public accountant license (CPA); Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO); or Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) is required. Experience and/or training in administration of financial systems/software is highly desirable.

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