Finance Director

City of Maypearl; Sealy (TX); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sealy is seeking a qualified Finance Director to lead the Finance Department and advise the City Manager on fiscal policy. This exempt position oversees budgeting, debt management, purchasing, tax, and utility finances in the municipal system.

Required is a Bachelor’s in Finance or related field with preferred public sector senior financial officer experience. CPA/CGFO certifications and valid Texas DL are preferred. Salary is hourly: $36.69 to $51.36.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• Public sector experience as a senior financial officer preferred.
• Experience with municipal accounting, budgeting, treasury and risk management.
• Knowledge of government purchasing, taxes and utilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Consult with City Manager’s office concerning fiscal policy and budget preparations.
• Oversee debt management and financial reporting functions.
• Advise on purchasing, risk management, and financial implications of policy decisions.

Skills

Public finance

Budgeting

Treasury management

Risk management

Financial policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA preferred

CGFO preferred

Texas Driver's License

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Sealy is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Finance Director. Under the administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager, this individual performs highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in the City’s Finance Department and serves as the City Manager’s office financial policy advisor. This individual will consult with the City Manager’s office concerning overall fiscal administrative policy, budget preparations, debt management, the financial implications of purchasing and risk management. Preferred qualifications, experience, and knowledge include: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field; Public sector experience in a municipality as a senior financial officer; Municipal accounting, financing, budgeting, treasury, purchasing, tax, water, sewer, natural gas, and solid waste customer services and municipal operations; government purchasing, budgeting, risk management, and computerized financial systems; municipal and state laws, rules, and regulations that apply to city finances. This is an exempt position; hourly salary range is: $36.69 to $51.36. EOE.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field (Master's Degree preferred)
• Ten (10) years of public sector experience in a municipality as a senior financial officer preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) preferred
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License
• Must have ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background, credit, and MVR check