Assistant Finance Director

Overview

The City of Kettering is recruiting for the position of Assistant Finance Director.

Salary up to $148,158 annually

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

Submission Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, August 3, 2026.

The Finance Department is seeking a full-time Assistant Finance Director to plan, supervise, and assist in accounting, financial reporting, and grant management programs. The Assistant Finance Director participates in treasury and debt management, supervises assigned staff in general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll; facilitates the annual independent audit; and prepares financial reports.

• Administer and direct the grant accounting needs for the City.
• Administer and prepare financial reporting in accordance with GASB standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Conduct research for accounting, budgeting, and other functions as required.
• Assist in treasury and debt management programs.
• Serve as the Finance Department representative on committees and/or boards.
• Administer the security of the finance accounting software system and assist with resolving finance system related issues while managing the accounting system database.
• Assist with training departments on procurement policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public accounting and/or local government finance with knowledge of municipal finance administration, accounting principles and practices; general laws compliance; policies and procedures governing municipal finance; research and reporting methods and techniques; and relevant software to create and maintain financial programs. They must be able to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records; supervise accounting staff;

interpret and implement GASB pronouncements; produce the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with no outside assistance; interpret and apply complex laws and regulations related to tax and accounting matters; and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

A Baccalaureate degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university (or a related degree with directly related experience) and possession of or ability to obtain a CPA, CPFO, or CGFM license is required. Experience and/or training in administration of financial systems/software is highly desirable.

The City of Kettering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.