Finance Director

About This Role

The Finance Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the City’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, accountability, and transparency. This role directs Finance Department activities, including accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, and advises City leadership on all financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and management for all Finance Department operations, including accounting, payroll, budget, investments, and tax administration
• Develop and implement financial policies, goals, objectives, and performance standards
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management reports, and analysis
• Direct annual operating and capital budget development and long-range fiscal planning
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and internal controls; oversee audit and ACFR preparation
• Manage investment of City funds and monitor market trends
• Oversee issuance and compliance of City debt obligations
• Provide oversight of tax collection, auditing, and enforcement activities
• Advise City leadership on financial impacts of policy decisions and economic trends

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting
• 3 years in a supervisory role
• Comprehensive knowledge of public finance, governmental accounting, and municipal budgeting
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Colorado driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 6 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting, including 3 years in a supervisory role

Nice to Have

• Master's degree
• CPA or CPFO designation

Benefits