Finance Director

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

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This is a salaried, full-time, 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including paid time off, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, health, dental, life, vision, disability, flex spending, and LAGERS retirement.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the fiscal management of the City of Lake Saint Louis.

• Monitors pending state and federal legislation regarding municipal accounting and auditing standards; determines financial implications of changes in fiscal laws and regulations and develops plans for implementing changes.
• Develops long-range financial goals and objectives; advises Board of Aldermen, City Administrator, and other city management staff regarding fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversees the annual city budget development process; participates in budget development and monitors expenditures under the current budget.
• Produces various fiscal and financial reports for the Board of Aldermen, other city departments, and interested parties; interprets and explains reports as needed.
• Invests city funds; monitors and tracks cash flow and investment performance.
• Directs and oversees tax billing and collection functions.
• Oversees purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; ensures that requests for proposal and bid procedures comply with city policies and procedures.
• Oversees the city-wide risk management program.
• Prepares year-end financial statements and coordinates the annual audit process.
• Develops, implements, and oversees internal audit procedures.
• Coordinates provision of information necessary for bond issuances and communication with rating agencies; ensures adherence to bond requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience

Acceptable Substitutions or Minimums for Education and Experience:Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.