Director of Finance

About the Position: A key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance partners with and reports directly to the Deputy City Manager to provide strategic leadership and management of the City of Pearland's finance, budget and accounting functions. The Director administers investment/treasury policies and practices, take responsibility for revenue and expenditures, utility billing, and asset management. With a focus on exceptional customer service, the Director of Finance manages, inspires, and supports the staff members' operations and work activities in order to deliver value to the Pearland community. As part of the City's emergency management team, the Director of Finance must be able to respond rapidly during critical events.

Key Responsibilities Include

Preparation of the annual CAFR, and monthly financial reporting

Working with City departments to anticipate and fund operational needs.

Coordinating the annual audit and review, recommend and oversee internal accounting control procedures

Preparing revenue forecasts and performing financial trend analysis and reviewing sales and other tax collections and fees for services.

Analyzing tax and utility rates and other user fees and recommending changes to reflect the cost of services.

Recommending bond sales and debt service payments and coordinating the financial advisory services needed for these functions, preparing financial information for bond elections.

Maintaining fixed asset inventory and schedule of City property.

Ideal Candidate: The next Director of Finance will be an experienced professional who is a dedicated and ethical leader. The City seeks a candidate with exceptional integrity and interpersonal skills. A commitment to work effectively with all members of the organization to deliver a high level of service is vital.

The ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures is essential. The Director of Finance must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

The Ideal Candidate Must Be Able To

Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data; prepare and present accurate, detailed reports; and make independent judgments

Effectively supervise subordinates

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

Becoming the Pearland Director of Finance is a unique opportunity:

To serve the City in a capacity that manifests positive change throughout the organization

To deliver a high level of fiscal and customer services to internal and external stakeholders

To effect change in how government services are delivered to the community in a growing, dynamic environment

To change Pearland and the experience of those who live here for the better

Education & Experience

The new Director of Finance must have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or closely related field. A Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Government Finance Officer credentials are highly desired.

The chosen candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, as well as previous experience in supervision of direct and non-direct reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, financial and account software is required.

Compensation & Benefits

The City of Pearland offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, with an anticipated salary range between $140,000 to $160,000. The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7% employee deposit rate with a municipal matching ratio of 2:1. A full range of leave and insurance benefits is also provided.

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