Deputy Director Finance - Accounting / Procurement Division | Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Division | Utilities Division

The Town of Queen Creek is seeking candidates for three Deputy Director positions to assist the Finance Director in leading the Finance Department amidst the community’s rapid growth. These new positions are a result of a reorganization that is intended to better position the Town to be able to deal with all the financial challenges of a growing community.

These roles will focus on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), Utilities and Accounting/Procurement and are pivotal in managing fiscal responsibilities and internal operations, offering candidates a unique opportunity to influence the town’s strategic financial planning. With a focus on policy-making, resource management, and special projects, the Deputy Directors will play a crucial part in addressing the financial challenges of a burgeoning community. These positions report directly to the Finance Director, while participating in the town’s executive team, ensuring effective communication of goals and policies throughout the department.

Plans, directs and oversees particular division responsibilities within the Finance Department.

Accounting / Procurement Division

• Core responsibilities include overseeing the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), serving as the liaison to the financial statement auditor, and ensuring the Town follows Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is highly desired. The position will also oversee the procurement function and will be expected to ensure the Town follows “best practices” to ensure goods and services are purchased in a fair and equitable manner.

Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Division

• Core responsibilities include overseeing the financial management of our aggressive Capital Improvement Program. Over the next ten years, the Town expects to spend approximately $1 billion on infrastructure. The Town’s FY 24-25 CIP budget is about $425M. Infrastructure consists of roads, police, fire, parks, trails, water, wastewater and governmental buildings. The successful candidate will be required to lead a strategic approach to build this infrastructure, including managing the process to prioritize, fund and finance projects as well as monitor and develop related financial policies.

Utilities Division

• Core responsibilities include overseeing an annual utility budget of about $175 million (operating and capital) of the Town’s three utility services (water, wastewater, and solid waste/ recycling). This position will be responsible for managing revenues and expenses, including rate setting. The position will also be responsible for monitoring and developing financial policies to ensure these three utilities are financially self-supporting.