Deputy Finance Director

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR

Finance Department

Hiring Pay Range: $ to $ Annually

Full Pay Range: $ to $ Annually

Pay Grade: Open Range

FLSA Status: Exempt

Final date to receive applications: 02/04/26

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Under the direction of the Finance Director, this position performs advanced professional and managerial work overseeing major functional areas of the Finance Department, including revenue collection, purchasing, accounting, payroll, budgeting, and financial systems. The position performs highly complex accounting and financial analysis, assists in the development, interpretation, and implementation of financial policies; and communicates those policies to Finance staff and employees across City departments.

This role also supports the Finance Director in representing the City on financial matters to the public, City Council, City Manager, department heads, and may act on behalf of the Finance Director in their absence.

• Provides leadership to the Finance Department and attends meetings in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Assists Finance Director with long-range strategic planning and management of the Finance Department.
• Oversees and provides support for the efficient and effective operation of financial functions including accounting, payroll, revenue collections, grant compliance, accounts payable, purchasing and financial systems, while maintaining adequate internal controls.
• Provides leadership in the planning, implementation, optimization, and ongoing coordination of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Motivates, supervises, and evaluates staff; coordinates annual goal setting; addresses employee concerns; provides coaching and corrective action solutions; completes "Career Conversations"; and facilitates recruitment activities.
• Leads the implementation and use of technology to improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and customer service.
• Coordinate the year-end financial close, the annual external financial audit, and related compliance and reporting requirements.
• Takes a leadership role in coordinating and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related annual reports in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Assists with long-term financial planning, forecasting, and cost-of-service analysis.
• Prepares and presents reports to executive management and elected officials.
• Assist with treasury management activities including debt issuance, investment of City funds, and management of banking relationships.
• Coordinates with Finance divisions for preparation of the department budget. Monitors department budget performance and makes recommendations or decisions, as delegated, in conjunction with Finance Director.
• Leads special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required, advanced degree (Master's or higher) preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public sector finance and accounting. Demonstrated experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting, including ACFR preparation, budgeting, purchasing, and overseeing billing operations. Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience including leadership, mentoring, and performance management.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:
Arizona Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation is preferred.

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are:
Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

• Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles, municipal budgeting practices, treasury management, and revenues administration.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting systems, funds…