Finance Director - Williston, ND

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Williston, North Dakota, is seeking a Finance Director to lead the city's financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive governmental finance experience, strategic leadership, and a track record of mentoring staff while communicating complex financial information clearly to executives and elected officials.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, accounting, reporting, and internal controls, and developing innovative financial strategies to position the city

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or public administration experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or executive management role.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid North Dakota driver's license.
• Must be bondable.

Education

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

Job description

Job Posting

The City of Williston, ND is accepting applications for a Finance Director.

The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal finance executive who combines exceptional technical expertise with strategic leadership and sound professional judgment. This person is a collaborative and approachable leader who communicates complex financial information with clarity, serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and elected officials, and proactively develops innovative financial strategies. The successful candidate is committed to mentoring staff, fostering continuous improvement, and building upon an already strong financial organization while positioning the City for long-term success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or public administration experience
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or executive management role
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid North Dakota driver's license
• Must be bondable

Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.