City Finance Director: Budget, Audits & Strategy

Lake Saint Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

LAGERS retirement

Job summary

Lake Saint Louis is seeking a Director of Finance responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the city’s fiscal management. The role includes monitoring legislation, advising on policies, budget development and reporting, investment oversight, tax collection, and procurement governance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA preferred) with 3–5 years of related experience. The city offers comprehensive benefits and a stable public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years related experience.
• Experience with municipal budgeting and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitors legislation affecting municipal accounting and auditing standards.
• Advises city leadership on fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversees the annual city budget development and monitoring.
• Produces fiscal reports for the Board and departments.
• Invests city funds and tracks cash flow.
• Directs tax billing, purchasing, and A/P/A/R functions.
• Oversees risk management and coordinates year-end audits.
• Coordinates bond issuances and ratings communications.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Lake Saint Louis is seeking a Director of Finance responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the city’s fiscal management. The role includes monitoring legislation, advising on policies, budget development and reporting, investment oversight, tax collection, and procurement governance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA preferred) with 3–5 years of related experience. The city offers comprehensive benefits and a stable public-sector environment.