Senior Finance Leader — Assistant Director

City-of-Suffolk; Hall (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Suffolk seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to oversee governmental accounting, general ledger integrity, and year-end closing activities. The role coordinates external audits, strengthens internal controls, and drives timely financial reporting and ACFR preparation.

The ideal candidate has strong ethics, municipal accounting background, and leadership skills. Supervisory responsibilities include directing staff and collaborating with the Director of Finance on citywide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field; supplemented by 6 years’ governmental accounting/financial management experience.
• Experience with general ledger, year-end closing, and ACFR development; strong internal controls and audit coordination.
• CPA and CPPO certifications are preferred credentials for this role.

Responsibilities

• Directs and reviews accounting activities including GL maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, payables, receivables, payroll, assets, debt, and grants.
• Leads preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and year-end close; ensures GAAP/compliance with standards.
• Coordinates external audits; manages audit requests, responses, and corrective actions.
• Supervises staff; assigns work, sets performance standards, and conducts appraisals.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and internal controls; develops financial policies and procedures.
• Oversees budget development and monitoring; supports debt issuance and management activities.
• Represents the Finance Department in meetings and presentations; communicates complex financial information clearly.

Skills

governmental accounting

general ledger

year-end close

audit coordination

debt management

internal controls

financial reporting

analytic communication

leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

6 years governmental accounting/financial management experience

CPA certification preferred

CPPO certification preferred

Job description

City of Suffolk seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to oversee governmental accounting, general ledger integrity, and year-end closing activities. The role coordinates external audits, strengthens internal controls, and drives timely financial reporting and ACFR preparation.

The ideal candidate has strong ethics, municipal accounting background, and leadership skills. Supervisory responsibilities include directing staff and collaborating with the Director of Finance on citywide