Strategic Finance Director

Sitka, City and Borough of (AK); Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sitka, City and Borough of (AK) is seeking a Finance Director to supervise the Finance Department, shape long-range fiscal policy, and provide strategic financial guidance to municipal leadership. This role requires strong leadership, GAAP knowledge, and public budgeting experience.

Under the Municipal Administrator, you will manage staff, oversee budgets and financial reporting, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with state and federal accounting standards while communicating complex

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration.
• At least 10 years in financial management with budgeting and fiscal planning, public sector preferred.
• At least 2 years as Finance Director or similar management position, Alaska preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Finance Department staff and operations.
• Develop and justify annual departmental budget.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Public budgeting

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Financial reporting

Communication

Public speaking

Auditing

Education

Master's Degree in Public Administration/Business Administration

Equivalent combination of experience/education

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

The Sitka, City and Borough of (AK) is seeking a Finance Director to supervise the Finance Department, shape long-range fiscal policy, and provide strategic financial guidance to municipal leadership. This role requires strong leadership, GAAP knowledge, and public budgeting experience.

Under the Municipal Administrator, you will manage staff, oversee budgets and financial reporting, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with state and federal accounting standards while communicating complex