Finance Director

Finance Director Brochure.pdf

This Job is For You if:

• Your blend of municipal accounting and finance experience enables you to fulfill tactical responsibilities and influence financial strategy.

• You feel comfortable managing large financial projects from conception to completion.

• You enjoy leading and mentoring an internal accounting team and externally managing activities and business relations with banks, customers, and vendors.

• You can work onsite in West Fargo, ND

What You'll Do:

• Champion improvements throughout the accounting and finance function

• Support city budget planning as key member of senior management team.

• Optimize processes, prepare, and present financial reports, manage audits.

• Build and coach a high-performing team.

About the City:

• A City on the Grow

• Located in a metropolitan area.

• Inclusive community spirit

• More: www.liveinfmarea.com or www.fargomoorhead.org       

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or closely related discipline.
• 5 or more years of supervisory experience 
• 5 or more years of payroll experience
• 5 or more years of experience in local government finances

You can Really Rock it if You Also Have:

• Master's degree in accounting or finance

• Certified Public Finance Officer

• Certified Public Accountant

• Certified Payroll Professional

• Directs the daily financial administration of the City; develops, executes, and manages the annual budget; manages investments; reconciles monthly bank statements; prepares various financial statements; performs short-term and long-term financial analysis and planning.

• Assesses risk and provides review of agreements and contracts for financial risk and financial needs and manages proper insurances and levels of coverage.

• Supervises and manages activities and work processes of a staff of professional and clerical employees engaged in maintaining the general ledger, payroll, purchasing, capital asset records, utility accounts, receipt and disbursement of funds, general reception, and budgetary functions of the City. Establishes guidelines and policies to ensure effective and efficient operations; organizes regular meetings; reviews, plans, and assigns duties; directs the work of staff; oversees staff training and development; provides work directives and guidance.

• Works with the external auditors to prepare annual, audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB rules and regulations.

• Arranges for the issuance of bonds and other instruments of debt; manages the debt service funds to ensure adequate revenues are available to settle short-term and long-term debt obligations.

• Manages the City's cash flows and banking arrangements, including the collection of monies due, safeguarding, investment of funds, and payment of monies owed in a timely manner.

• Confers with the City Commission, City Administrator, and department heads concerning financial strategies and needs.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a directly related field.

• Five years of experience in local government financial management.

• Five or more years of payroll experience.

• Five or more years of supervisory experience.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Must obtain certifications in FEMA's NIMS 700 & 800, ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 within 1 year of hiring

• Knowledge of North Dakota state laws regarding local government requirements for special assessments and tax assessments.

• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, subordinates, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.

• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

• Certified Public Finance Officer.

• Certified Public Accountant.

• Certified Payroll Professional

Application review will begin on May 20, 2024 and will continue until filled.

The City of West Fargo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. ND Relay: http://www.relaynorthdakota.com/

ND veteran's preference laws apply to this position. Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability.

This search is being conducted consistent with the State of North Dakota Open Records statutes.