City Finance Director: Strategy, Budgets & Treasury

Undisclosed; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Undisclosed City seeks an executive-level Finance Director to lead the planning, direction, and management of all financial operations. The role requires driving fiscal policy, budgeting, debt management, and treasury activities to ensure the city’s financial health.

The candidate will oversee fund accounting, utility billing, payroll, reporting, investments, and pension plan management, and must be bondable as established by the City Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, public finance, business administration or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible government finance accounting experience which includes at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of local governmental utility services.
• State of Florida experience is highly preferred and desired.
• Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) is preferred or a Certified Government Finance Officer (GFOA).
• Knowledge of State of Florida Uniform Accounting System and any other areas concerning governmental accounting, along with a working knowledge of utility services.
• Knowledge in the areas of budget preparation, budget administration, financial investments and financial computer software are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the financial operations of the City.
• Advise and make recommendations to the City on fiscal policy matters necessary for the City's financial health.
• Plan, organize, staff, control and administer all financial functions including fund accounting, budgeting, utility billing, payroll, customer service, reporting, investing, debt management, banking, fixed asset management, purchasing, internal and external support, treasury management and pension plan management.
• Must be bondable in an amount established by the City Council with bond conditioned upon the faithful discharge of duties of the finance director.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, public finance, business administration or a closely related field

Job description

Undisclosed City seeks an executive-level Finance Director to lead the planning, direction, and management of all financial operations. The role requires driving fiscal policy, budgeting, debt management, and treasury activities to ensure the city’s financial health.

The candidate will oversee fund accounting, utility billing, payroll, reporting, investments, and pension plan management, and must be bondable as established by the City Council.