Financial Officer

The Environmental Services Department with the City of Springfield is seeking a Financial Officer.  The Financial Officer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the financial activities of the Environmental Services Department. This position oversees budget development and administration, financial analysis, accounting functions, capital project financing, utility revenue management, grant administration, and regulatory compliance. The Financial Officer serves as a strategic advisor to department leadership, providing financial guidance to support operational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

What you'll do:

• Develop, direct, implement and maintain all financial and business operations of the Department of Department of Environmental Services 
• Directs implementation of competitive advantage initiatives to maintain or improve competitiveness in all Divisions
• Provides leadership and analysis on efficiency improvements and the financial impact of Departmental activities
• Participates in departmental policy development and supervises support staff in Administration including all assigned divisions and enterprise operations.

What you'll need:

• Strong governmental accounting knowledge (including fund accounting)
• Budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of grants, bonds, and capital project financing
• Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• High attention to detail and commitment to public accountability.

What you'll love:

• Impact: This role makes a difference every day through supporting the Director as well as other HR Team members.
• Benefits: Pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, plus generous leave time, a wellness program, and more!
• Professional Development: We want our employees to grow through training, conferences, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Leadership Philosophy
The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes:These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community.

About Environmental Services Department:
The Department of Environmental Services was created in July 2011, when the City divided Public Works into two departments. While the Department of Public Works continues to maintain responsibility for our transportation and stormwater infrastructure, the Department of Environmental Services operates the regional wastewater utility as well as the Integrated Solid Waste Management System. Both enterprise funds operate solely from revenue collected as part of each respective utility.

Environmental Services is responsible for operating critical utilities, protecting the environment, and for complying with all state and federal environmental regulations. Like many other communities across the nation, Springfield is addressing the challenge of increasingly stringent environmental regulations from every front. From stormwater and wastewater to air quality and drinking water, as regulations continue to evolve, our community is required to devote more money and resources to comply.

This department is spearheading the effort to implement an Integrated Plan for the Environment that will ensure our vital natural resources are protected in a manner that is affordable to our community. This initiative has received national attention from both EPA and elected officials.




Experience, Education, and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or in a related area with an emphasis in accounting;

• Six years of related professional work experience preferably in municipal accounting and finance and similar in size and complexity to the City of Springfield including experience in financial planning, capital budgeting, or enterprise financial analysis for complex organizations. 

• At least three of the six years of related professional work experience is desired to be in a municipal public works or utility organization with both operating and capital improvement project budgets including business enterprise funds;
• Experience with evaluating, analyzing, implementing and maintaining business strategies to attain high quality, competitive cost organizations is desirable;
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration is desirable;
• Experience working with all levels of management and non-management including professional engineers is also desirable.

Licensing/Certification

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

• A certified public accountant, certified management accountant, or certified governmental finance manager is desirable.

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.  The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.  Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.

Salary : $62,379 - $107,058