Finance Director

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About the Role

The City of Cottage Grove is seeking a Finance Director to join our team. This is a critical role that involves leading the city’s financial operations to ensure fiscal integrity and strategic alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the City Manager, City Council, and Department Directors to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the organization.
• Lead budget preparation, personnel cost forecasting, headcount planning, long-term financial forecasting, debt issuance oversight, and risk management.
• Drive financial reporting, audits, and cash management; monitor compliance with legislative and regulatory changes; and champion financial system enhancements and process improvements.
• Lead a cohesive team of dedicated and skilled employees in carrying out day-to-day operations, implementing policies and initiatives, and strengthening internal controls.
• Serve as a member of the city’s Executive Leadership Team, contributing to cross-departmental initiatives and organizational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public/Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance, accounting, or budgeting, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative leadership role.

Qualifications

• High organizational acumen and attention to detail for precise financial operations and compliance.
• Resource-management expertise to lead a cohesive team of dedicated and skilled employees.
• Ability to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Skills

• Sound financial management skills.
• Transparency and innovation in financial practices.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• $103,176 to $131,676 per year salary range.
• City pays 95% of premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Medical Co-Pay Plan with $250 individual/$750 family deductible per calendar year.
• Two Dental plan options.
• $15,000 of city-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• City-paid long-term disability coverage.
• PERS participating employer - city pays employee and employer contributions.
• HRA-VEBA contribution paid by the city.
• Generous Paid Leave: Vacation accrual of 6.67 hours per month and increases with longevity; Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month; Holiday leave of 11 paid holidays per year; Longevity benefit.

Pay

• $103,176 to $131,676 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• PERS participating employer - city pays employee and employer contributions.
• HRA-VEBA contribution paid by the city.
• Vacation accrual: 6.67 hours per month and increases with longevity.
• Sick leave accrual: 8 hours per month.
• Holiday leave: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity benefit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public/Business Administration or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance, accounting, or budgeting, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative leadership role.

Skills

• Sound financial management skills.
• Transparency and innovation in financial practices.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Collaborative problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• $103,176 to $131,676 per year salary range.
• City pays 95% of premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Medical Co-Pay Plan with $250 individual/$750 family deductible per calendar year.
• Two Dental plan options.
• $15,000 of city-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• City-paid long-term disability coverage.
• PERS participating employer - city pays employee and employer contributions.
• HRA-VEBA contribution paid by the city.
• Generous Paid Leave: Vacation accrual of 6.67 hours per month and increases with longevity; Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month; Holiday leave of 11 paid holidays per year; Longevity benefit.

Pay

• $103,176 to $131,676 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• PERS participating employer - city pays employee and employer contributions.
• HRA-VEBA contribution paid by the city.
• Vacation accrual: 6.67 hours per month and increases with longevity.
• Sick leave accrual: 8 hours per month.
• Holiday leave: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity benefit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Cottage Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.