Director of Finance & Administration

About the position

Director of Finance & Administration
City of Salina, Kansas
Finance Department 

Apply Directly with the City of Salina
Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina’s Director of Finance & Administration provides strategic leadership for the financial stewardship, records management, & accounting functions that support reliable, responsive municipal services. This senior role offers the opportunity to make a visible, long-term contribution to the Salina community by guiding responsible budgeting, safeguarding public resources, & helping City leaders make well-informed decisions. As a key member of the City Manager’s executive management team, the Director collaborates across departments to align financial resources with community priorities & service needs.

Duties:
·  Provides leadership & direction for the Finance Department, including Finance, City Clerk & Water Customer Accounting; plans, organizes, directs & evaluates departmental staff; develops & implements goals, policies, & programs for departmental financial, records, & accounting management.
· Directs the preparation & management of the City budget through City Manager & Commission guidance; develops & establishes controls necessary to assure the accuracy & security of all records & funds; presents reports & makes budget presentations for City Commission, attending City Commission meetings as needed.
· Full position description available on City of Salina's job board at jobs.salina-ks.gov.

Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field with emphasis on governmental financing and/or accounting.

Experience:
· Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in governmental financing & accounting.
· Two (2) years supervisory role.
· Must qualify to be bonded.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
· Must live within the corporate limits of the city.

Pay Range DOQ EOE: 
· $105,784-169,257/yr.

Paid Time Off:
· 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.