Finance Director

National Association Of Counties Inc; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Association Of Counties Inc is seeking a Finance Director to oversee the City’s Finance Department and municipal financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash and investments, debt, payroll, utility collections, risk management, and financial planning.

The successful candidate will provide financial guidance to the City Manager, City Council, and boards and commissions as needed, lead and develop staff, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in managing municipal financial operations and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze financial data, forecast trends, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee municipal financial operations including budgeting, accounting, reporting, cash/investments, debt, payroll, utilities, risk management, and financial planning.
• Provide financial guidance to the City Manager, City Council, and boards/commissions as needed.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Lead, supervise, and develop finance staff; build relationships with officials, auditors, and the public.

Job description

The Finance Director oversees the City’s Finance Department and municipal financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash and investments, debt, payroll, utility collections, risk management, and financial planning. The position provides financial guidance to the City Manager, City Council, and boards and commissions as needed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Manage municipal financial operations and develop and monitor operating and capital budgets.
• Analyze financial data, trends, forecasts, and budget variances.
• Apply governmental accounting principles and maintain accurate records and effective internal controls.
• Prepare and interpret financial reports and manage cash, investments, debt, and long-term obligations.
• Coordinate financial audits and apply relevant laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Use accounting, ERP, Microsoft Office, and Excel software effectively.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop employees.
• Build effective relationships with employees, elected officials, auditors, financial professionals, government agencies, and the public.
• Prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands in a complex governmental environment.