Employer: City of Homewood
Finance Director
Located in:Southeast, AL
Employment type:Full time Work arrangement:Fully in-office
Salary:$108,368-$168,105/yr
Posted 2 days ago
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a minimum of 15 semester hours in Accounting.
- Experience supervising employees to include training and directing the work of multiple subordinates.
- Experience developing, monitoring, and managing, a departmental budget (e.g., forecasting revenues, tracking expenditures).
- Experience closing books, preparing financial reports, and interpreting financial results to include reviewing for accuracy and completeness, analyzing budget variances, and identifying favorable and unfavorable trends.
Summary
The City of Homewood is seeking a Finance Director to be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the city's financial operations. This position carries substantial responsibility for financial management activities, including overseeing the Finance Department, managing investments, maintaining and monitoring the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
The Finance Director works closely with executive leadership (e.g., Mayor, City Manager, department heads) to develop, manage, and maintain the city's budget. The Director also coordinates and oversees a variety of internal audits (e.g., annual, state, workers’ compensation) and ensures that any required corrective actions identified through these audits are properly implemented.
The Director assigns and reviews work, conducts performance evaluations, provides feedback, and makes recommendations for disciplinary action when necessary.
Position
Supervisor:
City Manager
Direct Reports:
2
Work Arrangement
Fully in-office
Will not consider remote workers living in a different region.
Opportunities for Advancement
This position is a department head position.
Organization
Three words that best describe the organizational culture
Dedicated, community-focused and team-driven.
Benefits
Homewood is an established small city with a culture shaped by continuity, familiarity, and a strong sense of shared identity. Many residents have deep roots here - sometimes spanning generations - which creates a feeling of stability and pride in local history. Traditions matter: annual festivals, high school sports, and long-standing community events.
Significant challenges facing the organization
Local businesses often play a central role, both economically and socially, and there’s usually a preference for “keeping things local.” Change tends to happen gradually. New developments or ideas may be met with cautious interest, balancing a desire for progress with respect for tradition.
Important upcoming projects or initiatives
In September 2024, residents of the City of Homewood approved a referendum to transition to the Council-Manager form of government, and the new government structure officially went into effect on November 3, 2025. The City of Homewood will be transitioning to Tyler Technologies Incode 10 over the next year from InCode 9.
GFOA awards
Certificate of Excellence for Excellence in Financial Reporting (ACFR)
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) Award
Other information
Expected hire/start date
June 01st, 2026