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City of Pueblo, CO

Director of Finance

City of Pueblo, CO, Pueblo, CO, United States


Company Description

As a municipal government entity, the City of Pueblo is an employer of choice. The city employs over 800 team members in 15 different departments. Teams of diverse individuals work diligently to accomplish the various objectives that are essential to ensure that the Pueblo community is well represented, served and protected. Many of our employees enjoy a long and rewarding career with the city. Pueblo offers a stable work environment, rewarding career options, competitive salaries and a great benefits package.

Job Description

The City of Pueblo wants to hire you as the Director of Finance! This full-time position offers you variety of benefits that provide a great work/life balance, a rewarding work environment, and a competitive annual salary of $128, 743.08-$157,347.84. As the Director of Finance you will plan, organize, and direct all operations and activities of the Finance Department. You will be responsible for overall administration of internal accounting and financial matters including investments, debt financing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales tax, and finance-related customer service. You'll also establish and maintain accounting of City funds, control expenditures in accordance with appropriations, prepare the Mayor's annual budget and manage the activities of the sales tax division. Applications accepted now through July 27th, 2024. Click on Director of Finance for access to the complete job description and to apply today! Visit www.pueblo.us/jobs to see all open positions with the City of Pueblo.

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITE OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

Qualifications
  • At least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration
  • At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience, with five (5) of those years in a supervisory or management role
  • A valid driver's license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment
    • License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
    • During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
  • Selected candidate must reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Pueblo, within six (6) months of first date of employment pursuant to Pueblo Municipal Code section 6-4-10 regarding residency requirement (this requirement may be removed, pending City Council approval)
The following are highly desirable:
  • Governmental accounting experience in a municipality or other governmental organization
  • Possession of a Certified Public Accountant license
  • Certification as a Certified Government Financial Manager


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Apply online at www.pueblo.us/jobs