Deputy Finance Director; MP

Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the City of Snoqualmie is a vibrant and growing community known for its exceptional quality of life, strong sense of community, and stunning natural surroundings. The City is perhaps best known for the iconic Snoqualmie Falls, which attracts visitors from around the world and serves as a centerpiece of the region’s natural beauty.

Snoqualmie blends small-town charm with forward-thinking development, offering a balance of residential neighborhoods, thriving local businesses, and outdoor recreation opportunities. With continued growth and development, the City is committed to thoughtful planning, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and maintaining the character that makes Snoqualmie unique. City leadership is dedicated to providing high-quality public services, fostering community engagement, and building strong partnerships across the region.

The City of Snoqualmie strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

The Deputy Finance Director performs the full range of professional management responsibilities in the City and helps the Finance Director carry out the Department’s workplan. This position oversees the day-to-day functions of all accounting and financial reporting for the City and provides technical guidance and support to all City employees on financial matters. The Deputy supervises staff who perform collection-type functions (accounts receivable, general billing, utility billing, business licensing and taxes, and cashiering) and payment-type functions (purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll).

The Deputy is expected to have a thorough working knowledge of accounting systems and procedures and the ability to exercise independent judgment and analytical skills within established systems and procedures. Along with the Finance Director, this position is responsible for implementing City financial policies and maintaining sound internal controls. The Deputy may attend Council, committee, and community meetings as directed by the Finance Director and serves as backup in the Director’s absence.

• Manage and provide technical advice and assistance for general accounting functions such as preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger and performing bank reconciliations.
• Supervise and provide technical advice and assistance for payment-type functions such as purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Supervise and provide technical advice and assistance for collection-type functions such as accounts receivable, general billing, utility billing, business licensing and taxes, and cashiering.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for accuracy and completeness. Oversee the preparation of the annual financial report and lead the annual state audit process.
• Lead staff in the implementation and ongoing use of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as well as oversee its security roles, internal controls, and configuration.
• Provide support and technical advice on the grants management process.
• Review accounting-related transactions and other materials such as records, reports, invoices, journal entries, and ledgers for timeliness,…