Assistant Director of Finance

Lindentx; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Longview seeks an Assistant Director of Finance to lead and develop a high-performing municipal finance team. This senior role reports to the Director of Finance and collaborates across City departments and with stakeholders to ensure strong financial management.

Responsibilities include planning day-to-day operations, overseeing close processes, coordinating audits, administering Tyler Munis ERP, and monitoring the annual budget, with involvement in emergency operations when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Three years of experience managing accounting/financial operations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• CPA is required.
• Other applicable financial certifications encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB requirements, and computerized accounting systems.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage day-to-day operations of the Finance Division.
• Oversee month- and year-end closing processes.
• Coordinate the annual audit with external auditors.
• Administers Tyler Munis ERP system.
• Develop and monitor the City budget.
• Serve in the Emergency Operations Center during City emergencies.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

GASB

Leadership

Budgeting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Tyler Munis ERP

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in an award-winning Finance Department? Would you thrive in an organization where departments work together to achieve shared goals? The City of Longview invites you to explore its newly created Assistant Director of Finance position, established as part of the City’s succession plan and designed to support the department’s continued success.

We’re seeking a finance leader who is:

• -A collaborative partner who builds strong working relationships across City departments and with City stakeholders
• -A leader who trains, educates, and supports a talented team
• -A Certified Public Accountant with government accounting and financial operations experience

Longview is the seat of Gregg County and the economic center of the region, within an easy drive from Dallas-Fort Worth, Shreveport, and Houston. Longview operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council includes six members elected from single-member districts and a Mayor elected at large. The Council is engaged in the City’s financial planning and budget process, supporting responsible fiscal management. The Assistant Director of Finance works closely with the Director of Finance, City departments, external auditors, and vendors.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance plans, coordinates, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance Division; oversees month- and year-end closing; coordinates the annual audit; administers the City’s Tyler Munis ERP system; and develops and monitors the budget. The position also serves in the Emergency Operations Center during City emergencies.

Required:

• -Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• -Three years of experience managing accounting/financial operations
• -An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• -Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• -Interested applicants with other applicable financial certifications are encouraged to apply
• -Knowledge of GAAP, GASB requirements, and computerized accounting systems
• -Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred:

• -Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• -Experience managing accounting/financial operations in a municipal government environment

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000, depending on qualifications.