Assistant Finance Director

Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

City of Shoreview seeks an experienced Assistant Finance Director to help lead the Finance Department, ensure compliance with City standards and state/federal requirements, and support long-term financial planning. The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, public sector accounting, and effective leadership.

Responsibilities include preparing audit workpapers and ACFR, managing the investment portfolio, refining internal controls, supporting the budget process, and coordinating debt issuance with

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of financial professionals.
• 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 debt issuance.
• 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).
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job description

Deadline: Open until filled. First consideration given to applications received by Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

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)
• 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.

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 ingovernmentaccounting,governmentFinance, orgovernmentauditing
• Two years supervisory experience
• Two yearsofexperiencewithfinancial accountingsoftware, spreadsheetsand 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

Hours:

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

Hiring salary 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.