Finance Director

Position Overview

The City of McCall is seeking a Finance Director to lead the City’s financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions. This role involves supervising a team, providing financial guidance to City leadership, and ensuring long-term fiscal health and integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the City’s financial planning, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions.

• Perform complex accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, budget entries, and preparation of monthly and periodic financial statements and reports.

• Implement new accounting standards and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and current Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.

• Develop and administer the City’s banking, investment, and debt management policies.

• Monitor and reconcile bank and investment accounts and manage fund transfers as necessary.

• Provide financial leadership, accounting expertise, and support to City departments and related agencies.

• Advise department directors and City staff on financial policies, budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal expectations.

• Promote sound financial stewardship through strategic planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; and seven (7) years of financial management experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience, preferably with a governmental organization.

• Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Wellness incentives

• PERSI Retirement Plan

• Voluntary deferred compensation plans

• Life insurance

• Paid holidays

• Vacation and sick leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of McCall is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and Idaho Veterans Preference will apply. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.