Finance Director

Gulfshoresal; Morgantown, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Morgantown is seeking a strategic Finance Director to balance day-to-day financial operations with long-term planning. Reporting to the City Manager, you will lead a nine-person finance team and guide budgeting, cash management, debt administration, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has extensive governmental finance experience, GAAP and GASB knowledge, and strong communication skills to present financial information to elected officials, staff, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible financial management experience.
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting principles, financial reporting, cash management, debt administration, and internal controls.
• Ability to prepare and administer municipal budgets, financial forecasts, and capital improvement plans.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, and applicable regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to leadership, boards, and the public.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships while leading staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a nine-person finance department and safeguard the City’s financial integrity.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to support sound decision‑making across the organization.
• Advise executive leadership on day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

Skills

Government finance

Budgeting

Internal controls

Staff leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP/GASB knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Are you a strategic municipal finance leader who can balance day-to-day financial operations with long-term organizational planning? If so, apply to become the City of Morgantown's next Finance Director.

The City is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking executive who is:

• An experienced leader in governmental finance and budgeting.
• Skilled at building high-performing teams and strengthening internal controls.
• Comfortable advising executive leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in daily financial operations.

Situated along the scenic Monongahela River in north-central West Virginia, Morgantown is a dynamic community that blends the energy of a nationally recognized university city with the charm and accessibility of a close-knit community.

The City of Morgantown operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven at-large members, including the Mayor. The City Manager oversees daily municipal operations. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the next Finance Director will lead and develop a nine-person finance department which is responsible for safeguarding the City’s financial integrity while providing strategic financial leadership that supports sound decision-making across the organization.

The City of Morgantown is seeking an experienced, collaborative finance professional who is equally comfortable working alongside staff on day-to-day operations and serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible financial management experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of governmental budgeting, accounting principles, financial reporting, cash management, debt administration, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and administer municipal budgets, financial forecasts, and capital improvement plans.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership, elected officials, boards, and the public.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships while leading and developing professional staff.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Two (2) or more years of governmental finance experience.
• Experience administering debt issuances, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, pension funds, grants, and capital improvement planning.
• Experience implementing process improvements, strengthening budget development, improving internal controls, and mentoring developing finance teams.
• Experience working directly with elected officials, executive leadership, auditors, bond counsel, financial advisors, and regulatory agencies.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.