Finance Director - Hybrid Remote Work

Finance Director - Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

The City of McCall is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Finance Director to join our leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished finance professional to help shape the City’s financial future while enjoying an unparalleled quality of life in one of Idaho's most desirable mountain communities.

Nestled on the shores of beautiful Payette Lake and surrounded by the mountains of central Idaho, McCall offers an unmatched combination of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure. Whether you enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, or simply living in a vibrant, close-knit community, McCall provides an extraordinary place to build both your career and your life.

The City values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. A hybrid work schedule may be available, depending on operational needs and the qualifications of the selected candidate.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council.
• Lead an outstanding team while overseeing all aspects of the City’s financial operations.
• Shape the City’s future by guiding strategic financial planning, budgeting, investments, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including PERSI retirement, comprehensive health benefits, hybrid work flexibility, and potential transitional housing.

As Finance Director, you will lead the City’s Finance Department and oversee all aspects of municipal financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, annual audit oversight, treasury management, financial reporting, and financial policy administration. You will supervise a talented team of three employees, provide financial guidance to City leadership and departments, and help ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health and integrity.

As a key member of the City’s executive leadership team, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council on financial matters, helping guide policy decisions, organizational priorities, and the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability.

Reporting directly to the City Manager, this position exercises considerable independent judgment and serves as a trusted advisor on financial matters while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct.

• Lead the City’s financial planning, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting functions.
• Perform complex accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliation, journal entries, budget entries, and preparation of monthly and periodic financial statements and reports.
• Implement new accounting standards and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and current Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements.
• Develop and administer the City’s banking, investment, and debt management policies.
• Monitor and reconcile bank and investment accounts and manage fund transfers as necessary.
• Provide financial leadership, accounting expertise, and support to City departments and related agencies.
• Advise department directors and City staff on financial policies, budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal expectations.
• Promote sound financial stewardship through strategic planning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate is an experienced, collaborative leader who combines exceptional technical financial expertise with strategic thinking, sound judgment, and outstanding communication skills. They are equally comfortable analyzing complex financial issues, advising elected officials, mentoring staff, and building strong relationships across the organization. This individual embraces public service, leads with integrity and accountability, and is committed to continuous improvement. They thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy helping organizations make thoughtful, data-informed decisions that benefit both the community and the employees they serve.

• Bachelor’s degree in…