JOB TITLE

Finance Director

COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION

City of Cordova

SALARY RANGE

$91,350 – $125,577.25 ANNUALLY, DOE

RELOCATION REQUIRED

No

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION

Exempt; salary

CLOSING DATE

The position is "open until filled"

WEBSITE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Finance Director is a senior-level executive position responsible for the oversight of the operations and management of the primary financial functions of the City.

PRIMARY DUTIES

  • Acts as City Treasurer per City Charter and Code directing financial management, accounting systems and internal controls, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB standards, and federal, state and local laws.
  • Advises the City Manager and City Council on all financial matters.
  • Assists elected officials, the City Manager, and external auditors with their examinations of the organization’s financial reports and controls.
  • Responsible for direct supervision of Comptroller, and overall direction of the Finance Department personnel.
  • Responsible for all aspects of City finances including financial planning, investments, debt service, and cash management. Responsible for obtaining capital financing, including bonding proposals, and capital leases as directed by the City of Cordova Council.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration.

B. Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience which included fund accounting, cost accounting and supervision.

C. Three (3) years of experience with audit processes.

D. Five (5) years of supervisory level experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, CPFO, CGFM, or candidate.

B. Experience with government accounting software.

CONTACT AND OTHER INFORMATION

Andy Anderson
HR Director
humanresources@cityofcordova.net
907-424-6200