Director, Community Financial Services

Responsibilities

• Lead a municipal advisory and financial management practice serving rural communities and public entities
• Oversee a portfolio representing more than $7 million in revenue
• Provide strategic leadership and technical expertise in areas such as audit readiness, budgeting, financial planning, internal controls, and outsourced finance support
• Strengthen community fiscal sustainability and compliance
• Guide project teams and support the growth and scalability of the organization’s financial services practice
• Manage a $1M portfolio of fee‑for‑service contracts, ensuring high‑quality client service, compliance, client satisfaction, and financial performance
• Support growth of the financial services practice through business development, client engagement, proposal development, pricing, and service expansion
• Provide technical financial assistance including audit preparation, financial statement support, general ledger review, reconciliations, and corrective action planning
• Advise clients on grant compliance, financial management best practices, internal controls, accounting system improvements, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Provide functional leadership and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver financial advisory services, support strategic initiatives, and advance organizational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• Minimum seven (7) years progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience
• At least three (3) years audit experience with a public accounting firm is required
• CPA preferred
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or related governmental finance credential desirable
• Experience in governmental, municipal, utility, or nonprofit fund accounting preferred
• Knowledge of GASB standards, audit requirements, internal controls, and public-sector financial reporting preferred
• Experience supporting annual audits, single audits, corrective action plans, and audit remediation
• Experience in municipal budgeting, cash flow planning, rate or revenue analysis, or capital planning preferred
• Experience implementing or improving accounting systems and financial management processes
• Experience providing outsourced accounting, controller, CFO, or advisory services preferred
• Ability to assess fiscal risk, strengthen controls, and advise clients on sound financial practices
• Experience managing client engagements or consulting portfolios, preferably fee‑for‑service contracts
• Strong client relationship management, proposal development, and business development skills
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, reliable personal vehicle and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.