Director of Finance

Recruitment #21-7103-001

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Introduction

The Director of Finance serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Dayton and oversees the collection, disbursement, accounting and reporting of all City revenue and expenditures and manages its debt and investment portfolios.

The Director of Finance provides its department with effective leadership, administrative guidance and helps to motivate and fulfill a competent professional workforce. The Finance Department has worked on continuous process improvements and re-engineering for many years through natural work groups with the objective of delivering superior financial counsel and services to all of its internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

The Director of Finance is appointed by the City Manager and reports to the Deputy City Manager. The Director will team collaboratively with multiple directors from various departments, including Aviation, Economic Development, Information Technology Services, Public Works, Water and Procurement Management and Budget to confer on improvement of the City’s financial performance delivery and to ensure the quality delivery of financial services to all internal and external customers.

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Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should bring to the position substantial executive skills developed through leading financial oversight of resources and workforces with at least ten (10) years of progressive management-level experience that includes at least five (5) years of supervisory experience serving within accounting or financial management functions. Previous government accounting experience is highly valued in this position. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field is required and a graduate degree (MBA or CPA) is preferred. The MBA or CPA may be substituted with a current Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification through the Association of Governmental Accountants, or the Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certification through the Government Finance Officers Association.

A combination of education, experience and training may be applied in accordance with current policies of the City of Dayton.

Conclusion

This is an exceptional career opportunity for an accomplished financial administrator to join a cohesive, mission-driven executive team to direct and coordinate the activities of the City of Dayton's Finance Department.

To apply, please electronically submit a cover letter explaining why you believe you are a good potential candidate for the position, as well as your resume, and at least five professional references no later than April 5, 2021 to:

Clark Wurzberger
The Mercer Group, Inc.
Email: cwurzberger@mercergroupinc.com
P.O. Box 546, Weimar, CA 95736
Tel. (530) 637-4559 (Pacific Time); Fax: (650) 240-3933

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THE CITY OF DAYTON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPOORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Final permanent appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, background investigation, and providing  documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity required by the Immigration and Nationality Act.