Finance Director

Education and Experience:

• Experience, education, or training which provides the level of knowledge, skill and ability equivalent to: Bachelor's degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration.
• Six years of management and professional level financial management experience in a public agency.

• C.P.A. certificate is preferred.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.

The Finance Director plans, organizes, and directs the City’s financial functions including treasury management, budget management, general accounting, and financial reporting and analysis. The position performs accounting, analytical, and project studies; also functions as City Clerk, attends City Council meetings, serves as a resource to Committees, City Boards, Commissions, and department heads; and is responsible for the City’s financial visions, long range plans, risk management functions, and financial records. The position also serves as a representative of the City on the LEOFF I pension boards. The director is responsible for completion of the preliminary and final City budget and the Annual Financial Report for the City.

Examples of Duties

Additional duties of the position include:

• Directing department operations to achieve determined goals with budgeted funds and available personnel; reviewing progress, directing changes in priorities and schedules as needed.
• Serving as a resource to the mayor, council, and other department directors in evolving city-side and regional matters. May coordinate and guide interdepartmental functions, projects and day-to-day activities.
• Direct and coordinate short- and long-range city and departmental financial planning and audit functions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides leadership and directs the selection, supervision and evaluation of department staff. Establishes work rules and performance standards. Resolves grievances and other sensitive personnel matters.
• As City Clerk, develops and maintains records of city council meetings, signs all documents as directed by ordinance.
• Makes financial recommendations to the mayor and city council to facilitate decision making and provides financial advice to City departments and council committees.
• Participates as a member of the City’s bargaining team for labor negotiations.