Assistant Finance Director

Assistant Finance Director

Salary: up to $ annually

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, OPERS retirement, Vacation, Personal, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay

Final date to receive applications: 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 3, 2026. Submit your resume and cover letter through the City of Kettering online portal teringoh.org/jobs.

• Plan, supervise, and assist in accounting, financial reporting, and grant management programs of the Finance Department.
• Participate in treasury and debt function; supervise assigned staff in general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Facilitate the annual independent audit and prepare financial reports.
• Administer grant accounting, prepare financial reporting in accordance with GASB standards, and assist in development of accounting policies and procedures.
• Conduct research for accounting, budgeting and other functions; assist treasury and debt management programs.
• Serve as Finance Department representative on committees and/or boards.
• Administer security of finance accounting software, resolve system issues, and manage database.
• Assist in training departments on procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage department operations in absence of the Finance Director.
• Perform related work as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with a record of directly related experience.
• Preferred:
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM).
• Significant experience in public accounting and/or local government finance.
• Knowledge of municipal finance administration, accounting principles, GASB pronouncements, and related laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial records, exercise supervisory responsibilities, and produce Annual Comprehensive Financial Report without outside assistance.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong integrity, honesty, personal initiative, and independent professional judgment.

The City of Kettering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (details available upon employment).
• OPERS retirement plan.
• Vacation, Personal, Sick Leave, and Holiday pay.
• Other benefits:
  Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, FSA, Pet Insurance.

• Platinum Plan and Silver Plan available with high deductible, HSA eligibility, and preventive services.
• Family coverage for legal spouse and dependent children under 26.

• Covered through Superior Dental Care; includes in‑network and out‑of‑network coverage.
• Monthly premiums: $3.12 (single), $9.51 (family) pre‑tax.

• UHC‑Vision network; no City contribution.
• Monthly premiums: $4.77 (single), $12.17 (family).

• OPERS contributions: 10% employee, 14% employer.
• Option to contribute extra via deferred compensation plan.

• Basic term life insurance equal to base salary plus AD&D coverage, provided at no cost.
• Voluntary extended coverage available.

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation Leave accrual rates based on length of service.
• Personal Leave: 3 days per year (varies by hiring date).
• Sick Leave: 15 days or 120 hours per year.
• Other leaves:
  Birthing, bonding, funeral, jury duty, injury/Workers’ Compensation.

• Educational Assistance: up to $1,000 per calendar year for courses related to position.
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling services.
• Dependent Care & Health Care FSA up to $7,500 and $3,300 respectively.
• Pet Insurance available via Met Life.