DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Salary: $175,000.00 Annually
Location : 385 SOUTH GOLIAD, ROCKWALL, TX
Job Type: FULL TIME BENEFIT ELIGIBLE
Job Number: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 1/14
Department: FINANCE
Opening Date: 07/15/2026


Description

Starting salary is $175,000. Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ).

Under the executive direction of the City Manager, provides comprehensive administration of all fiscal activities for the city. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting, debt management, treasury management, billing and collecting of City revenues, and purchasing activities. Position provides executive level supervision to the Finance Department and participates in the formulation of and execution of broad City financial policies. Position has considerable responsibility for the development and administration of the City's annual budget. Subject to policy and legal requirements, incumbent plans and develops all financial operations.

Please note that the City of Rockwall's online application does not accept resume attachments. However, if you would like your resume to be considered along with your application, please email it to Julie Taylor, HR Analyst, at View email address on click.appcast.io . Be sure to complete the online application in order for your resume to be forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration

Examples of Essential Functions

• Provides expert guidance and support to the City Council, City executive team, and City departments concerning the City's fiscal activities, budgeting, payroll, accounting, cash management, utility billing, purchasing and internal controls.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for all City finance activities, as well as standards for financial reporting and all City policies and directives.
• Prepares, publishes, and administers the City's annual operating budget, and property tax calculations.
• Plans, coordinates, and controls the City's accounting system, and implements cash management techniques such as investing the City's funds and negotiating various contracts for the City.
• Directs risk management functions (property and liability) and grants administration for various state and federal grants for the city.
• Maintains constant monitor of costs, expenditures, capital outlay, and department budget(s) for continuing adherence to established budgetary constraints and administrative objectives.
• Reviews and evaluates non-routine customer complaints inquiries from department heads, City Council, and related boards meeting agendas, and provides resolution or makes recommendations where required.
• Reviews and evaluates various reports and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established City/departmental goals and objectives, i.e., annual audit, annual budget, quarterly financial reports, utility billing, general ledgers, payroll records, purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates performance of annual City audits and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) within time parameters of State law and debt covenants as well as meeting applicable authoritative standards for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Achievement Award of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
• Aggressively pursues opportunities to improve both internal and external customer service.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as directed.

• (Note: The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

Education and Experience
Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field, certification as a Government Finance Officer and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly preferred; supplemented by five (5) years municipal finance experience in a supervisory/management capacity, that demonstrates the ability to develop complex operating budget(s) and broad knowledge of all facets of municipal financial administration; or and equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of governmental administration in relation to accounting, purchasing, financial reporting, and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Texas Laws, including Procurement, as they relate to municipal government operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the organization, functions and financial challenges of municipal government administration.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of cash management, pension, investment, and modern banking relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of budget development, implementation, and administration principles and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of automated financial systems.
• Thorough knowledge of long-range planning principles and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of effective administration, organization, and supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and issues of municipal risk management functions.
• Skill in both written and oral communications for effective expression of ideas and clarity in task assignment.
• Ability to develop routine and non-routine comprehensive fiscal reports.
• Ability to assess municipal programs and proposed policies in terms of their financial and administrative implications.
• Ability to present findings effectively in complex, oral or written reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other employees, City officials, debt rating agency personnel, investors, users of municipal financial reports, the investment banking community and the general public.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting, or other restricted physical activities.
• Tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., some standing and walking or occasional light lifting (5-10 pounds) or frequent dexterity in the use of fingers, or limbs in the operation of office equipment; involves extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/ or sitting for a period of 3-4 hours at a time.

Environmental Requirements:

• Tasks are routinely performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, and fumes), extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, exposure to dust or pollen.

Sensory Requirements:

• Tasks require visual perception and discrimination.
• Tasks require oral communications ability.

Supplemental Information


HIPAA Compliance Statement:
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Merit Increases/Pay for Performance
Director salaries are actuals only and do not have salary ranges. Increases are based on performance and budget.


Non Sworn civilian employees are eligible for a 4% merit increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 4% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.


Sworn officers are eligible for a 5% increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 5% lump sum each year on their anniversary date.

* merit increases are based upon performance and budget

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical, Dental and Vision is available for purchase for full time employees. Coverage goes into effect on the 31st day.


Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 for each benefit. Additional Life and AD&D may be purchased up to 2 x annual pay.


Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year


Vacation
Years of Service HRs Accrued Monthly
0 - 1 Year 6.67
1 - 4 Years 10.00
5 - 9 Years 11.67
10 + Years 13.34

Sick Leave
Employees earn 80 hours of sick leave per year. There is no maximum accruals for sick leave.

Retirement
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)-2:1 match.
A required 7% of gross earnings are deducted each pay period and deposited into the member's account. Upon retirement, the City will deposit it's portion of the matching funds at 14%.


The City also participates in Social Security.


Deferred Compensation
The City of Rockwall offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.

Longevity
After completing one year of continuous service, employees will receive $5/month for Longevity Pay. This benefit is usually paid out each December.

Supplemental Benefits
The City of Rockwall also offers optional programs that include Short and Long Term Disability through AFLAC.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through pre-tax payroll deduction for Health and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.

Wellness Program
The City of Rockwall administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides an incentive for obtaining a wellness exam each year. Wellness exams are paid at 100% by the City.

Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Bilingual Certification Pay
Eligible for up to $600 annually for bi-lingual pay.

Education Pay
Some positions are eligible for Education Pay.

• Associates - $800/yr
• Bachelors - $1,400/yr
• Masters - $2,000/yr

*Education Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.


Certification Pay

• 1st Certification - $300/yr
• 2nd Certification - $600/yr
• 3rd Certification - $900/yr

*Certification Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.
01


Do you have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you a certified Government Finance Officer?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you a Certified Public Accountant?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have five years of full time municipal finance experience in a supervisory/management capacity?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you developed operating budget(s) for municipal government?

• Yes
• No

Required Question