Municipal Finance Director — Strategic Leader

Strategic Government Resources; Estero (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources is helping Estero, Florida recruit a Finance Director to oversee municipal finances and guide long-term planning. The role requires strong budgeting, debt management, and financial reporting skills.

The successful candidate will lead procurement, grants, and capital financing while communicating complex financial information to elected officials and the public. CPA/CGFO/CPFO certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Eight+ years of management experience in governmental financial administration.
• Knowledge of laws, policies, and accounting principles governing municipal finance operations.
• CPA, CPFO, and/or CGFO certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee municipal budgeting, debt management, and financial reporting.
• Lead long-term financial planning and capital financing strategies.
• Ensure internal controls, grants management, procurement, and transparent reporting.
• Communicate complex financial information to elected officials, staff, and the public.

Skills

Municipal budgeting

Debt management

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Grants management

Procurement

Capital financing

Communication with officials/public

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Strategic Government Resources is helping Estero, Florida recruit a Finance Director to oversee municipal finances and guide long-term planning. The role requires strong budgeting, debt management, and financial reporting skills.

The successful candidate will lead procurement, grants, and capital financing while communicating complex financial information to elected officials and the public. CPA/CGFO/CPFO certifications are preferred.