Director of Finance
Job in
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, 73019, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
City of Norman
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, CFO, Financial Compliance, Corporate Finance -
Management
Financial Manager, CFO
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates all divisions of the Finance Department, including accounting, payroll, purchasing, utility billing, collections, and related financial functions.
- Provides executive leadership to professional, technical, and administrative staff; oversees hiring, training, performance evaluation, succession planning, and professional development.
- Establishes departmental goals, performance standards, and operational priorities aligned with City objectives.
- Serves as a member of the City’s Senior and Executive Management Teams.
- Directs the development, coordination, and monitoring of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets.
- Presents the proposed budget to the City Council through formal study sessions and public meetings.
- Monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted budgets and long‑term financial sustainability.
- Provides financial forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision‑making.
- Oversees all accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
- Directs and coordinates the annual external audit; evaluates internal control systems and implements improvements as needed.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Reviews and interprets complex accounting, auditing, and regulatory reports to ensure fiscal integrity and transparency.
- Serves as the City’s Investment Officer, directing and overseeing the investment of City and trust funds in accordance with adopted policies and legal requirements.
- Oversees the planning, issuance, and administration of City and trust debt, including bonds and other financing instruments.
- Monitors cash flow, reserves, and fund balances to maintain the City’s strong financial position.
- Develops, recommends, and enforces financial, accounting, purchasing, and investment policies and procedures.
- Oversees financial systems and technology, including evaluation, implementation, and optimization of financial software and information systems.
- Continuously evaluates processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, internal controls, and customer service.
- Responds to complex citizen inquiries and concerns, particularly related to utility billing and financial services.
- Provides financial guidance and support to City departments, boards, and trusts.
- Acts as a liaison between Finance and other departments to ensure consistent, accurate financial practices.
- Provides clear, concise financial information and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council, Finance Committee, boards, and commissions.
- Attends City Council meetings, committee meetings, and other public forums as required.
- Serves as staff support to financial‑related boards and committees, including the Norman Employees Retirement System.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Six (6) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or public sector financial management.
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), and/or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
preferred
. - Valid Oklahoma driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Governmental accounting principles and GASB standards.
- Public sector budgeting, auditing, debt issuance, and investment management.
- Financial systems, internal controls, and enterprise financial software.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws governing public finance and purchasing.
- Executive leadership, team development, and performance management.
- Strategic financial analysis and long‑range planning.
- Preparing and presenting…
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