Director of Administrative & Financial Services

About the role

The City of Topeka seeks a Director of Administrative & Financial Services who can lead complex financial operations, develop long-range fiscal strategies, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and elected officials.

Responsibilities

• Provides citywide leadership in accounting, treasury, payroll, budgeting, revenue management, procurement, contracts, investments, debt administration, grant administration, annual audits, and financial reporting.
• Serves as the City’s primary financial advisor.
• Develops financial policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible finance experience.
• Four (4) years supervising upper-level management staff.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal accounting, budgeting, investments, debt management, auditing, procurement, payroll, treasury operations, grants, and financial reporting.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, Organizational Development, Political Science, or related field).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Executive-level leadership experience as a department director or above.
• Local government finance experience.
• Experience working directly with elected officials or governing boards.
• Experience with economic development incentives and municipal financing.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $146,000–$165,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Not specified.