Head of Finance (Full-Time)

Full-Time

Review Applications: Interviews (Virtual) & Reference Checks: August 17, 2026-August 28, 2026

Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to City Manager

The Finance Manager supports the Finance Division, City staff, and the public by directing and leading the finance team to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information that reflects the City’s high professional standards. Develops strategies to enhance the operations of the City. Provides oversight to all the financial activity of the City.

Oversees the Finance Division and the Liquor Operations to ensure efficient and effective operations within the team including utility billing, accounts payable, accounting, and the City’s liquor operations.

Manages the Finance Division including setting performance objectives and measuring outcomes for staff members. Oversees and assists with various projects including software implementation, technology improvements, process improvements, accounting changes, development, maintenance of financial models, etc.

Manages and accounts for investment portfolio of $171M dollars. Oversees and assists with the annual audit, quarterly reporting, etc.

Coordinate with the City Manager, the annual budget process and bi-annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process with an annual budget of over $140M and a $350M CIP.

Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.

Minimum of five years of progressive professional experience in public sector finance is required.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and financial software is required.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.

Between 15% and 45% of the time there is pressure associated with a project or activity deadline. Report preparation and writing at times requires extended use of a keyboard. Most work is performed in a normal office environment. Effective at generating and utilizing creative ideas. Can project how potential ideas may play out in the organization. Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions to implement. Decision Making: Can be counted on to independently make solid decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment. Understands competition within a private marketplace. Develops effective business strategies to maximize profit or value to customers. Displays an in-depth understanding of specific legal area. Identifies ways other team members can help achieve a goal. Follows-up, feedback, coaching and mentoring that is tailored to the person’s work style. Assists others during the project planning phase by breaking down tasks, sharing tools and providing clear direction.

Able to motivate direct reports, project members and a team. Follows all legal requirements, policies and procedures. Assembles a balanced and capable team and builds a network of resources. We are a service organization. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance, and relationships.

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