Senior City Comptroller & Finance Strategy Lead

City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota seeks a Finance Director to lead staff across accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash management and reporting.

The role ensures GAAP and GASB compliance, coordinates the ACFR with auditors, and drives budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. The position supervises the finance team, communicates with city leadership, departments, residents, and external partners, and supports new software implementations to improve service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Five years of GAAP and GASB experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• CPA or CPFO certification preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with city government finances and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all transactional cycles in the finance division including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers; coordinate ACFR preparation with auditors and ensure internal controls are up to date.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning; coordinate the capital improvement program.
• Supervise accounting, AP/AR, cash management staff; conduct performance evaluations and support professional development.
• Present financial information at meetings, committees, and other city events as needed.
• Develop relationships with city leadership, departments, residents, and external partners such as banks and auditors.
• Support implementation of new software and technology across the finance division.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

GAAP and GASB experience

One year supervisory experience

CPA or CPFO certification preferred

Tools

LOGIS financial applications

ACFR preparation

Job description

City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota seeks a Finance Director to lead staff across accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash management and reporting.

The role ensures GAAP and GASB compliance, coordinates the ACFR with auditors, and drives budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. The position supervises the finance team, communicates with city leadership, departments, residents, and external partners, and supports new software implementations to improve service