Finance Director

• Location 108 Second Street,Pleasanton, TX, 78064,United States
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

• Name Kye Johnson
• Phone  ext. 215
• Email kjohnson

The Finance Director serves as the City's senior financial administrator and is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and managing all financial operations of the City. This executive leadership position provides strategic financial guidance to the City Manager and City Council while ensuring fiscal sustainability, regulatory compliance, sound stewardship of public funds, and transparent financial reporting.

The Finance Director oversees accounting, budgeting, treasury management, payroll, purchasing, utility billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, investments, debt management, grant administration, financial reporting, audit coordination, and risk management.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience may be considered.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible governmental or public-sector finance, accounting, budgeting, auditing, treasury management, or related experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License or ability to obtain within 90 days.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or similar certification.
• Experience serving in municipal finance leadership.
• Experience with municipal debt, grants, capital planning, and presentations to elected officials.

• Provides executive leadership for all Finance Department operations.
• Evaluates financial processes, financial systems and technology to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational effectiveness.
• Advises the City Manager and City Council on fiscal policy, budgeting, financial sustainability, investments, and debt management.
• Promotes innovation, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Represents the City before financial institutions, auditors, governmental agencies, and the public.
• Develops and recommends financial strategies to improve the City's long-term fiscal sustainability and implements approved initiatives through sound financial planning, operational efficiencies, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Oversees the City's accounting operations, including the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing, financial reporting, and related financial systems.
• Directs cash management, banking relationships, reconciliations, investments, and fixed asset administration.
• Prepares and presents financial reports while ensuring transactions are properly authorized, documented, reconciled, and reported in accordance with applicable accounting standards and laws.
• Monitors revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and financial trends, recommending corrective actions when necessary.
• Continuously evaluates financial processes and internal controls to improve efficiency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.

• Provides financial guidance and budget consultation to department directors regarding expenditures, purchasing requests, and budget management.
• Leads preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budgets.
• Works collaboratively with department directors to develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets while promoting accountability and responsible use of public funds.
• Prepares budget amendments and long-range financial forecasts.
• Evaluates departmental expenditures, conducts financial analyses, and identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize available financial resources.
• Monitors the City's overall financial performance throughout the fiscal year, identifies budget variances, revenue shortfalls, and financial risks, and provides timely recommendations to the City Manager regarding corrective actions or budget adjustments as needed.
• City Council regarding the City's financial position and budget performance.
• Develops and recommends long-term financial strategies to improve the City's fiscal health and maintain sustainable operations.

• May serve as the City's designated Investment Officer under the Texas Public Funds Investment Act.
• Invests City funds in accordance with law and City Investment Policy.
• Reviews the Investment Policy annually.
• Monitors investment performance and cash flow.
• Oversees reconciliation of investment accounts and monitors investment activity to ensure compliance with the City's Investment Policy and applicable laws.

• Directs centralized purchasing and procurement functions.
• Develops and recommends…