Director of Finance

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE

The Finance Department serves as the fiscal steward of the City of Weatherford, managing comprehensive financial operations including accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, and utility financial services. Through strategic financial leadership, policy development, and regulatory compliance, the department ensures sound financial management that supports the City's growth and community values. The department is comprised of dedicated professionals working collaboratively to maintain fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability.

Finance fosters innovation between departments, residents, and stakeholders to ensure financial decisions align with community needs and strategic priorities.

The City of Weatherford's Director of Finance should be a strategic financial leader with extensive governmental accounting experience, exceptional analytical capabilities, and the vision to modernize finance operations while maintaining fiscal integrity.

• Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to mentor staff, build collaborative relationships, and communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Brings innovative thinking and leadership to financial operations, with experience in policy development, system optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with proven experience presenting to elected officials, managing stakeholder relationships, and maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Strong knowledge of GASB standards, GFOA best practices, and modern financial management technologies.
• Knowledge of debt management, investment policies, utility financial operations, and Texas municipal finance laws.
• Proven success managing audit processes, federal grant compliance, internal controls, and fraud prevention measures in a governmental environment.

• Extensive knowledge of current GASB principles and GFOA best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of governmental budgeting, debt management, investment policies, and Single Audit compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Tyler Munis ERP system administration, data analytics tools and financial modeling.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations including payroll compliance, procurement laws, utility regulations, and Texas municipal finance requirements.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, department heads, external auditors, and diverse stakeholders; exceptional presentation skills.
• Advanced mathematical and statistical analysis capabilities; ability to evaluate complex financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, implement process improvements, and navigate sensitive financial matters professionally.
• Commitment to staying current with evolving governmental accounting standards, best practices, and modern financial management approaches.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration from an accredited institution
• Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in governmental or public sector finance
• Three (3) years management or supervisory experience
• Valid Texas Driver's License with driving record meeting City guidelines

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field
• CPA designation or GFOA certifications - CGFO and/or CPFO (or ability to obtain within two years)
• Public accounting or audit experience including Single Audit and GASB compliance
• Tyler Munis ERP experience with system administration capabilities
• Utility financial management including rate studies and regulatory compliance
• Debt issuance and investment management experience

For more information on this position contact:

Michael Boese, President

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