Employer: City of Burnet
Assistant Finance Director
CPFO preferred
Located in:Burnet, TX
Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Fully in-office
Salary:$100,000-$120,000/yr
Posted 3 hours ago
Summary
Under the general direction of the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director is expected to have a strong working knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting principles and practices and will assist with all financial operations. This position performs a variety of highly technical financial tasks, including but not limited to accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, debt management, capital projects, audit coordination, grant reporting, purchasing, payroll, equipment replacement, and special projects as assigned.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who takes initiative, anticipates needs, and approaches challenges with proactive and critical thinking. This role requires the ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration across departments. The Assistant Finance Director will also assist in overseeing utility department personnel and the utility billing process.
Position
Supervisor:
Finance Director
Direct Reports:
3
Expectations & schedule
Work Arrangement
Fully in-office
Will not consider remote workers living in a different region.
Opportunities for Advancement
This role provides significant opportunity for professional growth within the finance organization, including exposure to strategic decision-making and leadership responsibilities, with potential progression into a Finance Director position over time.
Organization
Three words that best describe the organizational culture
Community focused, collaborative, service-oriented
Benefits
The City of Burnet offers meaningful work with the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact in a growing community. Employees can see the results of their efforts firsthand—whether improving infrastructure, supporting public safety, or enhancing the overall quality of life for residents. The workplace fosters a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values professional growth, encourages development, and supports employees in building long-term careers in public service.
Significant challenges facing the organization
Like many small to mid-sized municipalities in Texas, key challenges include managing growth while maintaining infrastructure, balancing limited resources with increasing service demands, and recruiting and retaining skilled employees in a competitive labor market.
Important upcoming projects or initiatives
The City of Burnet is advancing several initiatives focused on infrastructure and community development, including pedestrian safety improvements such as a planned bridge over U.S. Highway 281, ongoing water system and utility upgrades, and continued street improvements. The City is also pursuing downtown revitalization, parks enhancements, and smart growth planning to support long-term, sustainable development aligned with infrastructure capacity and community needs.
GFOA awards
Certificate of Excellence for Excellence in Financial Reporting (ACFR)
Other information
Outside recruiting firm:
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Expected hire/start date
May 30th, 2026