Assistant Finance Director

Salary: $110,302.00 - $121,617.00 Annually
Location : Shoreview, MN
Job Type: Regular - Full Time
Job Number: 20260008
Department: Finance
Division: FINANCE
Opening Date: 07/21/2026


DESCRIPTION


Shoreview, Minnesota, a premier City in the north metro area of the twin cities seeks an experienced and talented financial professional for its next Assistant Finance Director.

Shoreview has a workplace culture that encourages and values continuous improvement, employs leading best practices and fosters financial stability. Because of the City's commitment to long-term financial planning and management, it has enjoyed a AAA bond rating and has received the GFOA's Certificate of Excellence 40 times for our annual financial report.

The Assistant Finance Director will help lead the Finance Department and ensure compliance with City standards as well as Federal and State requirements.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP and accounting within the governmental sector
• Coordinate and prepare audit workpapers, schedules and annual financial reports
• Assist in the preparation of the City's ACFR
• Maintain City's investment portfolio
• Develop and refine accounting and internal control policies
• Assist in the preparation of special assessments
• Coordinate the preparation of all documents required for the issuance of the debt instruments
• Provide assistance to the Finance Director and the City Manager during the budget process
• Manage City's insurance and risk management program (property, casualty, workers' comp)
• Supervise department staff
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

This list is not intended to include all essential job functions, but is representative of the typical job duties.


Note: This position requires regular and reliable attendance, the ability to concentrate and manage multiple priorities with frequent interruptions, strong written and verbal communication skills, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work well with others.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills Required:

• Ability to effectively lead a team of financial professionals
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate complex financial policies and practices to City officials, staff and members of the public
• Ability to define problems and analyze data to determine appropriate action to be taken
• Ability to understand complex accounting systems and processes
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply current municipal accounting practices and procedures
• Knowledge of GAAP standards and GASB regulations
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of public sector financial record keeping and reporting
• Ability to interact with the public in a friendly, tactful manner
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to comprehend and communicate policies, practices and services of the Finance Department to fellow City employees and members

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field
• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in government accounting, government Finance, or government auditing
• Two years supervisory experience
• Two years of experience with financial accounting software, spreadsheets and databases
• Knowledge of GASB pronouncements
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance or closely related field
• Additional government accounting experience
• Additional supervisory experience
• Experience with BS&A financial software
• Experience with OpenGov budget Software
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
• Five years of fund accounting experience

OTHER

Hours: Typically 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with occasional evening meetings.

Hiring S alary range: $110,302 - $121,617 annually DOQ, plus excellent benefits. This position is exempt from overtime pay. (2026 full salary range: $110,302 - $147,243)

Deadline: Open until filled. First consideration given to applications received by Tuesday, August 11 , 2026.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS : Yes, this position will supervise 3 positions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Employee is frequently required to sit, talk, listen and hear; continuously use hands/fingers dexterously; and on occasion reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch in the performance of the job. Exerting up to 10 lbs. pounds of force periodically and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Duties of the job are primarily administrative in nature performed in an office environment. The physical and environmental hazards and risks associated with the job can be characterized as minimal.
The City of Shoreview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a


culturally diverse workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are offered to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Shoreview offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as annual leave, paid holidays, and retirement saving options.
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01


Please assist us in evaluating your skills and abilities by completing this supplemental questionnaire. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03


If yes, what is your related Bachelor's degree in? Otherwise, enter N/A.
04


Do you have a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

05


If yes, what is your related Master's degree in? Otherwise, enter N/A.
06


How many years of experience do you have with increasing responsibility in government accounting, government finance, or government auditing?

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 years experience
• 5 or more years experience
• I do not have this experience

07


Please identify your related government accounting experience from the options below.

• Yes, worked in a finance department of a government entity
• Yes, audited government entities
• Yes, both
• No, I do not have this experience

08


If you indicated experience in question 6 and/or 7, please describe where you gained this experience and your role in the organization. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
09


Does your government accounting-related employment experience include any of the following? (select all that apply)

• Auditing
• Federal and State Grant accounting and reporting
• Creating/preparing financial and budget reports
• Capital assets (fixed assets)
• Policy creation
• None of the above

10


Which of the following options best describes your experience supervising staff? By supervising we mean, hiring staff, training, setting goals and expectations, conducting performance reviews, correcting work performance, etc. Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.

• No supervisory experience
• Less than 2 years experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 years experience
• 5 or more years experience

11


If you marked supervisory experience above, please list how many people you supervised. What was your job title? What organization(s) did you get this experience with? Otherwise enter, N/A.
12


Do you have knowledge of GASB pronouncements?

• Yes
• No

13


Please describe your knowledge of and/or experience with GASB pronouncements. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
14


How many years of experience do you have working with financial accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases? Years of experience should be full-time equivalent.

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years experience
• 2 years experience
• 3 years experience
• 4 or more years experience

15


Please describe your experience with financial accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases. Include the type/name of software and where you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
16


Please indicate your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel:

• Inexperienced: Little or no experience with Excel.
• Basic: Able to open files and use page setup; enter, correct, and save data; use menu commands; format cells, rows, and columns; understand navigation and movement techniques; use simple arithmetic functions/formulas; access Help; modify a database and insert data from another application; print worksheets and workbooks.
• Intermediate: Able to create, modify, and format charts; use graphics; filter data and manage a filtered list; perform multiple-level sorting; use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions; group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis; create and modify some Macro commands.
• Advanced: Able to customize the work area; use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS); work with pivot tables; manage Macro commands; use personalized toolbars, and perform some programming in VBA.

17


Do you have an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License?(If you answer 'Yes' or 'No, but I have an inactive license', this must be reflected in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application)

• Yes
• No, but I have an inactive license
• No, but I am sitting for the exam
• None of the above

18


Do you currently possess a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certificate?(If you answer 'Yes', this must be reflected in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application)

• Yes
• No

19


Do you have five or more years Fund Accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

20


If you indicated Fund Accounting experience, please list where you obtained this experience and your role in the organization. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
21


Do you have experience with BS&A software?

• Yes
• No

22


If you indicated BS&A software experience, please describe where you gained this experience and your role in the organization. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
23


Do you have experience with OpenGov software?

• Yes
• No

24


If you indicated OpenGov software experience, please describe where you gained this experience and your role in the organization. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
Required Question