Finance Director

Salary

145,163–215,496 DOE/DOQ

The City of Goodyear, Arizona is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance Director to help shape the financial future of one of the fastest growing and most innovative communities in the Southwest. This is a rare opportunity to join a high‑performing executive team in a city that blends strategic growth with fiscal responsibility, where your leadership will directly influence major initiatives, infrastructure investments, and long‑term sustainability.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise, but also a visionary mindset—someone who can modernize financial operations, guide complex decision‑making, and serve as a trusted advisor to elected officials and city leadership. In Goodyear, you won’t just manage finances—you’ll play a pivotal role in building a thriving, resilient community.

Reporting to a Deputy City Manager, the Finance Director plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the Finance Department functions including Accounting, Budget, Procurement, Utilities, and Community Facilities District (CFD) Administration. The Director also serves as Treasurer of the City and the CFD’s.

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the activities of the Finance Department by developing and implementing City guidelines, maintaining financial records, preparing reports and revenue forecasts, conducting cost studies, developing policies, preparing financial plans, processing accounts, and maintaining an interface with department systems. The Finance Director additionally oversees the functions of all divisions of the Finance Department.
• Oversee budget preparation and facilitate the Executive Budget Committee and the Audit Committee by planning budget guidelines, reviewing departmental budget requests, preparing budget proposals, monitoring departmental budget execution, recommending budget adjustments, and linking City and Department strategic plans to the budget.
• Analyze and monitor the City’s financial condition, making recommendations for improvement to the City Manager and City Council if necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships between the Finance Department and all City departments, coordinating activities with the Deputy City Managers and other department directors on matters affecting their areas of responsibility.
• Provide an environment that motivates, coaches, and mentors employees to perform at their best and develop talent for the organization’s future needs.

• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, management information systems, accounting or finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable, as is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate.
• Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience working in finance management, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility, is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous municipal finance experience in Arizona.

• Executive benefits:
  Either $4,000 cash or 56 hours of additional leave each fiscal year.
• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January.
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date).
• Health Insurance:
  Three group‑rate health plans available to select from.
• Dental Insurance:
  Two group‑rate dental plans available to select from.
• Vision Insurance:
  Available at group rate.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available.
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance:
  City‑paid coverage.
• Cancer Benefit:
  City‑paid coverage.
• Life Insurance:
  City‑paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependents available at employee cost.
• Longevity pay beginning at year six.
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite wellness center/clinic.
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center.
• Robust employee well‑being program.
• Free identity theft monitoring and protection with Aura.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%).
• Retirement Health Savings: $35.00 city contribution.
• Retirement:
  Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently %. Plan includes Long-Term Disability Benefit.

For Additional Information Please Contact
Bryan Noblett |  | .