Finance Director

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however to be considered in the first round of application reviews please apply by July 8th, 2026. The Finance Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Finance & IT department including budgeting, financial planning, debt management, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, payroll, utility billing, business licensing and taxation, and information services;
Manages assigned staff and assures that department activities and operations follow State and Federal regulations, and City policies and procedures. Attendance at evening City Council meetings is frequently required. Work includes creating an environment of trust and ethical management of City resources by prioritizing the following:
Stewarding community resources in such a way as to produce the best value for each tax dollar. Advising and recommending approach in delivering fiscally sound solutions to citywide challenges. Collaborating on fiscal challenges and long-term planning of service expansion and enhancements. Encouraging actions and decisions through analysis that align with the City’s mission and core values. As a member of the City’s Leadership Team, the Finance Director collaborates with the City Administrator, Mayor, City Council and other City departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the City’s mission and core values are incorporated into operational activities and services.

The City offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent time-off benefits, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), employee assistance program (EAP), HRA/HSA/FSA, enrollment in Washington State's DRS PERS retirement pension plan, 401(a) retirement plan with City matching contribution (social security replacement plan), and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan (DCP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for all accounting, payroll, accounts payable, cash receipts, cash disbursements, cash management, and financial reporting: as well as the activities of the Treasurer’s office as prescribed by state law, including investment of City money and all debt administration. Serves as Chief Financial Officer and principal financial advisor to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator; provides leadership, direction, and guidance in financial strategies and priorities;

compiles, evaluates, and analyzes financial data; recommends and implements solutions; ensures financial activities and procedures are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, and accounting standards. Develops and directs financial plans and policies to meet City goals; interprets concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, and determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects. Analyzes financial information on City operations, evaluates City's needs, and recommends financial resource requirements;

reviews and monitors status reports and recommends appropriate actions; oversees the preparation of and presents financial forecasts and status reports to City Council through the Budget & Finance Committee; ensures effective communication of financial issues. Monitors Finance Department operations and internal financial controls; ensures the quality of the financial activities, services, and work products; prepares statistical analysis to evaluate trends and financial status;

develops revenue and expenditure forecasts and recommends budget adjustments. Coordinates development of City budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP), recommends funding allocations; monitors budget, revenue, and expenditure trends; and advises the Mayor, City Administrator, City Council, and department directors and other management personnel as necessary and appropriate. Serves as a member of the City Administrator's leadership team and participates in developing appropriate actions for a wide variety of interdepartmental and/or City-wide issues.

Directs and coordinates the information technology (IT) services of the City. This includes responsibility for short and long-range planning of the City’s technical infrastructure to ensure…