Financial Director

About the role

The Finance Director role provides strategic oversight of all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury management, and payroll, ensuring fiscal integrity, strong internal controls, and responsible stewardship of public funds. As a trusted advisor to leadership, this position delivers clear financial guidance to support sound decision-making and long-term stability.

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight & Management
  • Oversees the City’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, sound internal controls, and responsible management of public funds, including budgeting, reporting, and treasury functions.
  • Provides city financial advice and recommendations to the city manager and council.
  • Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and required accounting practices.
  • Oversees maintenance of financial records and preparation of required financial reports.
  • Co-creates and contributes to city budget preparation and execution, financial planning, and forecasting.
  • Oversees payroll, investment of city funds, collection of revenues, and accounts payable.
  • Performs duties of city treasurer as specified in the Code of Iowa and local ordinances.
• Team Leadership
  • Provides departmental leadership and operational oversight, including staff supervision, performance management, personnel administration, and enforcement of city policies and ethical standards, ensuring continued development and high levels of team engagement.
  • Manages and supervises clerk’s office operations and staff.
  • Provides or ensures training for new employees.
  • Performs annual performance evaluations.
  • Maintains personnel records and resolves any employee grievances.
  • Advises city manager of departmental needs or concerns.
  • Safeguards confidential data and enforces approved city policies.
• Strategic Planning Support & Operational Efficiency
  • Supports organizational effectiveness by participating in long-range planning, forecasting, policy development, capital improvement planning, and interdepartmental coordination to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Participates in the development of short- and long-range plans.
  • Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
  • Collaborates with other departments and agencies to plan and recommend maintenance and capital improvement programs.
  • Recommends and assists in establishing city policies and guidelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement, Service Excellence, & Professional Growth
  • Serves as a key liaison between the City and the public, regional partners, and professional organizations while expanding expertise, providing trusted service excellence, maintaining required certifications, and exploring additional development opportunities.
  • Provides information to citizens, co-workers, and others.
  • Represents city on regional boards and commissions as directed.
  • Attends workshops and seminars to maintain or enhance certification and expertise.
• City Clerk Duties (Statutory, Legislative, & Records Functions)
  • Serves as the official record keeper and legislative administrator for the City, ensuring legal compliance, accurate documentation of council actions, public transparency, and proper certification of municipal records and proceedings.
  • Attends City Council meetings, including preparation of agendas and packets and accurate recording of proceedings and council actions.
  • Prepares and maintains official legislative documents and records, including minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and related filings.
  • Serves as custodian of official City records, ensuring proper indexing, public access, and statutory compliance.
  • Certifies, publishes, records, seals, and attests to ordinances, contracts, bonds, deeds, and other legal documents as required by law.
  • Provides procedural support to boards and commissions, administers oaths of office, oversees permits and licenses, and interprets municipal codes.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Public Administration.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of related experience in municipal government.
• Additional Certifications: Certified Municipal Clerk or sufficient training to be a Certified Municipal Clerk.

Skills & Relations

• Strong leadership and staff supervision skills.
• Advanced knowledge of municipal finance, accounting, and budgeting.
• Understanding of public administration and municipal government operations.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and sound independent judgment.
• High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
• Proficiency in financial systems and standard office software.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and long-range plans.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with elected officials, staff, and the public.

Benefits

The City offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The Finance Director works a standard Monday through Friday schedule, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contact Information

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the online application. For more information about the City of Pleasant Hill, visit our website at www.pleasanthillcity.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Pleasant Hill is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates.