Assistant Finance Director

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

Job summary

The City of Shoreview in Minnesota seeks an experienced financial professional to become Assistant Finance Director. The role requires strong GAAP and governmental accounting knowledge, audit coordination, and management of the investment portfolio.

You will refine accounting policies, support debt issuance, and assist in budgeting with the Finance Director and City Manager. The city values stability, open government, and a collaborative work environment; supervision of a small team is involved.

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

• Lead a team of financial professionals.
• Coordinate audits and prepare ACFR 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 debt issuance documents.
• Provide assistance to the Finance Director and City Manager during the budget process.
• Manage City's insurance and risk management program.
• Supervise department staff.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Policy interpretation

Public sector accounting

GAAP knowledge

GASB expertise

Budgeting process

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

BS&A software

OpenGov

Job 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.

Assistant Finance Director 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)
• 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.

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 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 October 13, 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.