Finance Director

City-of-Puyallu; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State retirement program

VEBA

Generous holiday and leave program

Job summary

City of Puyallup is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to join the Executive Leadership Team. The department oversees accounting, payroll, budget planning, and utility billing, with thirteen staff members.

Salary ranges from $157,104 to $201,084 annually and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. Qualifications include a public administration or related degree, five years of government finance management, and professional certifications (CGFM/CPA) preferred; bondable with a valid WA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related field required; five years of management experience in governmental accounting or budgeting.
• CGFM or CPA or master's degree preferred.
• Must be bondable and possess/obtain Washington driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Administer accounting and payroll services for the City.
• Plan and implement the City’s budget.
• Oversee the utility billing function.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial management

Public sector finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related field

CGFM

CPA

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

The City of Puyallup is seeking a dynamic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as our next Finance Director. The department provides administration of accounting and payroll services for the City, plans and implements the City’s budget, and oversees the utility billing function. Thirteen employees serve in this department.

It is impactful to be a part of Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well-being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.

The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

We invite applicants qualified for this exceptional career opportunity to submit their application, resume and cover letter via the City’s Employment Opportunities website by August 31st at 5:00 p.m.

To learn more about the position and the Puyallup community please see our Brochure.

Depending upon qualifications, the salary range for the Finance Director is $157,104 - $201,084 annually.

The City of Puyallup provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package for employees and their families.

• Employees participate in the State of Washington retirement program and can choose additional voluntary deferred compensation.
• Employees participate in the city’s VEBA.
• The city offers a generous holiday and leave program for its employees.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related field and five years of management experience in higher-level governmental accounting, budgeting, fiscal management or related activities required; or a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above.
• CGFM (Certified Government Finance Manager), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or master's degree in related field preferred.
• Must be bondable.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.

If you have any questions after reviewing this job opportunity, please contact Katie Ortega, Human Resources Director, at 253 841-5460.