Public Sector Finance Director & Strategy Leader

City of Florence; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

On-Site Wellness Center

Pension & Deferred Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement & Education

Seniority Pay

Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

Job summary

The City of Florence, Kentucky, seeks an experienced finance executive to serve as Finance Director, the City’s CFO responsible for directing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, investments, and long-range fiscal planning. You will partner with the Mayor, City Council, and department leaders to ensure transparent, accountable stewardship of public resources.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least five years in public sector finance, with strong leadership and GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (as listed)
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, or related fiscal administration
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal financial advisor to Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, and department leadership.
• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight of the Finance Department (accounting, budgeting, payroll, AP/AR, billing, collections, and financial reporting).
• Direct the preparation and administration of the annual operating budget, multi-year forecasts, and long-range fiscal plans.
• Oversee management of City funds, investments, cash flow, financial assets, and debt obligations.
• Ensure GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and applicable regulations are followed.
• Coordinate the annual external audit and oversee financial reporting and internal controls.
• Evaluate economic trends and financial performance to support decisions and sustainability.
• Provide financial analysis for capital projects, financing, and investments.
• Oversee financial reporting for federal/state grants and related compliance.
• Lead improvements to financial management systems and procedures.
• Direct reporting to state/federal agencies for tax and payroll reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Finance Department staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Public finance

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Public Administration/Business Administration

Job description

The City of Florence, Kentucky, seeks an experienced finance executive to serve as Finance Director, the City’s CFO responsible for directing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, investments, and long-range fiscal planning. You will partner with the Mayor, City Council, and department leaders to ensure transparent, accountable stewardship of public resources.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least five years in public sector finance, with strong leadership and GAAP knowledge.