Strategic Budget & Finance Director

City of Harrisburg; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Job summary

The City of Harrisburg seeks a Director of Budget and Finance to lead the Budget Office, Accounting Office, Procurement, and Grants Administration. This senior role directs financial operations, planning, and reporting for the City.

Responsibilities include overseeing operating budgets, financial controls, and coordination of audits and capital projects, with extensive interaction with the Business Administrator and City leadership. Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a strong working knowledge of GAAP and public sector accounting.
• The candidate should have extensive experience in budgeting, audit coordination, and financial reporting.
• Experience with procurement, grants administration, and capital projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Budget Office, Accounting Office, Procurement, and Grants Administration.
• Coordinate annual financial reports and external audits.

Skills

Office administration

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Financial reporting

Auditing

Forecasting

Budget planning

Supervisory leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

MBA

CPA

GFOA certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The City of Harrisburg seeks a Director of Budget and Finance to lead the Budget Office, Accounting Office, Procurement, and Grants Administration. This senior role directs financial operations, planning, and reporting for the City.

Responsibilities include overseeing operating budgets, financial controls, and coordination of audits and capital projects, with extensive interaction with the Business Administrator and City leadership. Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential.