Assistant Finance Director

MnGFOA; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

MnGFOA in Shoreview, Minnesota seeks an experienced Assistant Finance Director to help lead the Finance Department and ensure compliance with City standards and federal/state requirements. The role focuses on GAAP, ACFR, audit workpapers, investment portfolio, and budgeting support.

The position is exempt from overtime, offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits. A CPA/CPFO and BS&A/OpenGov experience are desirable. Open until filled.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Spreadsheets & databases

Government accounting experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

BS&A

OpenGov Budget Software

Job description

Deadline: Open until filled. First consideration given to applications received by October 13, 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

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 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

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)