Director of Finance

Director of Finance
City of Grants Pass
 Grants Pass, Oregon
Wage/Salary: $98,493– $124,626 DOE/DOQ
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Date Closing: Saturday, August 28, 2021
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Job Description

Director of Finance
City of Grants Pass, Oregon
Salary: $98,493– $124,626 DOE/DOQ

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The City of Grants Pass seeks a Finance Director to lead the City’s Finance Department to manage areas including accounting, financial reporting, banking, utility billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting, collections, debt service and related financial functions. This position will manage the City’s annual budget of approximately $147M, 13 staff, and exemplify the City’s core competencies of integrity, accountability, vision, and leadership. The Director of Finance will participate as a member of the collaborative executive leadership team. Additionally, this position will direct consultants and oversee their projects, review and present staff reports, connect with other regional partners and City Council, and keep informed of legislative changes that may have fiscal impact to the City. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and political acumen, effectively lead and develop staff, breakdown silos, work effectively across other departments and divisions, leverage resources and technology to continue to improve processes and efficiencies, and act as a mentor and cheerleader for staff. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your experience and knowledge to support an engaged community, work with a dynamic leadership team, serve a beautiful community, and make a positive difference.

THE JOB & IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Finance Director reports to the City Manager and oversees the City’s Finance Department managing areas including accounting, financial reporting, banking, utility billing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipting, collections, grants, debt service and related financial functions. This position will manage the City’s annual budget of approximately $147M and oversee 4 direct reports and 9 indirect reports. The Director of Finance will participate as a member of the collaborative executive leadership team working across departments to prepare the City’s annual budget. In addition to the City’s budget, the Director will also prepare the annual budget for the https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/1132/Urban-Renewal and will review both budgets throughout the year for compliance and present draft resolutions to Council for any needed budget adjustments. The Finance Director will also oversee the utility billing function for the City’s water, wastewater, and stormwater departments and will periodically perform reviews and make rate adjustment recommendations of utility rates to ensure they are sufficient to support the operating and capital needs of the City.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and self-motivated professional who possesses a strong skillset that includes leadership, financial expertise, drive, and internal and external customer-focus. The Director of Finance will help develop a vision for City finance, uphold an organizational culture that builds trust between departments and the community, and develop and lead staff to collaborate, partner, and resolve complex issues.

The successful candidate will have a high level of political acumen and emotional intelligence as well as demonstrated experience working directly with elected and appointed officials. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to present complex concepts, data, and objective recommendations to decision makers. We are looking for a true leader, someone who can find creative solutions to get things done and work collaboratively across departments to actualize organizational improvements.

Background and Education:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, and
  • Five years of directly related departmental or administrative management experience, and
  • Oregon Driver’s License – Class C

Desired:

  • A Certified Public Accountant License
  • Master’s Degree in a related field

TO SEE THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE AND TO APPLY VISIT: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5376307c-ebf1-4c6d-a0cf-0661717f32da

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by August 6, 2021, at: https://apptrkr.com/2361365

SECURE THE DATES:

  • Interviews will be held virtually via Zoom on August 26th. A final in-person round will take place on September 10th (candidates invited to interview will need to be available for both days.)

Please contact your recruiter, Sam Sackman, with any questions:

sam@wbcpinc.com

541-630-0657 (direct) 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

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