Under the direction of the Deputy Town Manager, Florence's next Finance Director will take responsibility for all aspects of Finance, Utilities, Procurement, Community Facilities, and Special Districts. The position services as the chief financial officer, investment officer, public funds custodian and debt manager. The Finance Director provides overall administrative and technical direction in accounting, purchasing, treasury, payroll and budgetary control. The Finance Director also serves as the appeals officer for utility billing complaints.

Candidates should be well-versed in State and Federal payroll laws, treasury, grant funding, public debt management, Governmental Accounting Standards Boards (GASB) and Government Finance Officers Association Standards, best practices, policies, rules and regulatory reporting requirements, as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) for public sector financial management. Candidates should understand the municipal finance officers' legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct, techniques, and practices for efficient, cost-effective resource management and have experience in grant funding administration.

Education and Experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, or related field; five (5) to eight (8) years' experience in municipal finance administration, including supervisory experience; an MPA/MBA or CPA is preferred.

How to Apply

Open until filled; first application review date is Friday, April 26, 2024. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Visit our website for our Employment Application and instructions to apply. The Town of Florence is an EEO/ADA employer.

NOTE: The full pay range is advertised for information purposes, but the typical hiring range is up to midpoint.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $111,228.00 - $116,843.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• municipal finance: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Arizona Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPA license (Required)

Work Location: In person