City of Grand Junction
Finance Director
City of Grand Junction, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, 81503
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FINANCE DIRECTORHiring Range:
$13,359 - $15,035 MonthlyNew to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!About the Position:
The successful candidate for this position will have an excellent opportunity and challenge ahead, given the continued growth of the Grand Junction area. For the established professional seeking further career development, this position can serve as an ideal next step. As the person in charge of managing and overseeing all financial activities and functions for the City, the Finance Director plays a critical role. This includes financial planning, cash flow management, accounting, internal controls, audit, payroll, budget development, debt and treasury management, and grant and sales tax administration.Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Finance Director works closely with Department Directors, City Council, and other essential stakeholders to implement the City's fiscal strategy. In fulfilling these duties, the Finance Director is expected to demonstrate leadership that aligns with the City's values of protecting public funds, ethical decision-making, excellent internal and external customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement and learning.Ideal Candidate:
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced financial management professional with a substantial record of work in areas such as budget development and analysis, financial forecasting, capital planning, budget monitoring, accounting, debt management, and financial systems. The ideal candidate will possess the following:An experienced leader with a track record of responsible fiscal management and the ability to provide strategic direction and guidance to the finance department.Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to use data-driven methods and financial strategies to navigate complex, changing landscapes.Significant technical expertise in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.Impressive interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information and present information to executive leadership and the City Council for decision-making.A team player who can work collaboratively with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve organizational strategic objectives.What You'll Do:Manage and oversee all services and activities of the Finance Department.Manage the development and implementation of the Finance Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.Plan, direct, coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Department's work plan.Select, train, motivate and evaluate financial operations personnel.Establish, maintain, evaluate, and oversee internal control structures.Develop and maintain the financial reporting system.Coordinate the development and presentation of the City-wide budget.City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF).At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
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FINANCE DIRECTORHiring Range:
$13,359 - $15,035 MonthlyNew to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 hours Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!About the Position:
The successful candidate for this position will have an excellent opportunity and challenge ahead, given the continued growth of the Grand Junction area. For the established professional seeking further career development, this position can serve as an ideal next step. As the person in charge of managing and overseeing all financial activities and functions for the City, the Finance Director plays a critical role. This includes financial planning, cash flow management, accounting, internal controls, audit, payroll, budget development, debt and treasury management, and grant and sales tax administration.Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Finance Director works closely with Department Directors, City Council, and other essential stakeholders to implement the City's fiscal strategy. In fulfilling these duties, the Finance Director is expected to demonstrate leadership that aligns with the City's values of protecting public funds, ethical decision-making, excellent internal and external customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement and learning.Ideal Candidate:
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced financial management professional with a substantial record of work in areas such as budget development and analysis, financial forecasting, capital planning, budget monitoring, accounting, debt management, and financial systems. The ideal candidate will possess the following:An experienced leader with a track record of responsible fiscal management and the ability to provide strategic direction and guidance to the finance department.Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to use data-driven methods and financial strategies to navigate complex, changing landscapes.Significant technical expertise in budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.Impressive interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information and present information to executive leadership and the City Council for decision-making.A team player who can work collaboratively with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve organizational strategic objectives.What You'll Do:Manage and oversee all services and activities of the Finance Department.Manage the development and implementation of the Finance Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.Plan, direct, coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Department's work plan.Select, train, motivate and evaluate financial operations personnel.Establish, maintain, evaluate, and oversee internal control structures.Develop and maintain the financial reporting system.Coordinate the development and presentation of the City-wide budget.City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF).At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
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