Finance Director job in Port Angeles

This position is part of the senior management team, reporting directly to the City Manager; plans, directs, and administers the Finance Department involving financial and debt management, accounting, budget and financial planning, treasury, and Customer Services for Utilities. Serves as chief financial advisor to the City Manager and City Council. The position includes responsibility for those tasks previously referenced in the Port Angeles Municipal Code for the Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Director of Finance, and Director of Finance and Administrative Services

Core Functions:

Plans, directs, and administers the departmental programs including debt management, accounting, treasury, switchboard, cashiers, utility collections, meter reading, word processing.

Recommends selection of staff and evaluates performance.  Oversees departmental personnel practices, reviews and approves disciplinary decisions of subordinate managers.

Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures to assure preservation of the city assets and sound accounting controls on City finances.  Coordinates with the City Manager and directors to resolve financial issues impacting multiple departments and addressing City-wide policy and management concerns.

Manages the City's finances to provide for bonded debt service for general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and local improvement districts.

Develops the preparation of the City budget and long-range strategic financial plan; directs budgetary activities and monitors budget during the course of the year.

Provides guidance and support to subordinate level managers responsible for planning, organizing, and managing their respective divisions; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems, offers technical assistance to staff on more complex problems.

Advises City Manager and City officials concerning federal, state, and local legislative issues impacting the City's financial situation.

Attend City Council sessions; participate in meetings with other City boards, commissions, and committees, and outside agencies as necessary.

Other related duties as assigned by the City Manager

Preffered Qualifications:

Education:  Graduation from college with a four-year degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration or a closely related field, preferably with a Masters Degree and/or CPA certification.

Experience:  Experience as a department director or five years in a management capacity, directing the financial services of a municipality, including investments and budget administration, and managing information system activities.  Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license at the time of appointment or the ability to obtain one within 30 days, and a driving record acceptable to the City's Risk Manager.

Apply online at www.cityofpa.us and complete the online application and submit a letter of interest and resume.