ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, grants, and funding allocations to ensure fiscal accountability.
• Prepare and present financial reports, budget recommendations, and operational analyses to executive leadership, City Council, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including governmental accounting standards and audit requirements.
• Lead annual budget development and long-range financial planning initiatives.
• Oversee internal controls, procurement coordination, contract compliance, and financial risk management.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial strategies with departmental goals and public service priorities.
• Supervise finance staff and support workforce development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to audit findings or corrective action plans.
• Support transparency initiatives and public reporting requirements.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
•  7–10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, preferably within municipal or public-sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, public budgeting, grant management, and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Flexible work from home options available.