The City of Muscatine is seeking a new Finance Director to lead this excellent organization in the areas of finance, accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting, and analyzing all aspects of City finances. Candidates with strong team orientation, excellent leadership and collaboration skills are invited to apply. The successful candidate will have at least five (5) years of municipal finance/accounting experience and a bachelor's degree. A master's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or some other related field is preferred. An understanding of municipal and government operations is necessary, along with skills in effective communication, employee supervision, and budgeting and fiscal management.
The Finance Director works closely with the City Administrator, City Clerk, and Department Heads in accomplishing the goals and directives of the City Council. This position is responsible for the administration and management of financial operations, budgeting, purchasing, information systems, and parking. This position is appointed by the City Administrator with approval of the City Council.
The Finance Director must have a solid understanding of municipal finance operations and accounting. Also required are excellent communication, leadership, and presentation abilities.
The starting salary range for this position is $109,886-$131,872. Benefits include a $4800 annual car allowance and excellent fringe benefits. Residency within Muscatine city limits is required within six (6) months of employment. Relocation assistance is available for the successful candidate.
The essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
Prepare the City budget in cooperation with the City Administrator and Department Heads for City Council's study and approval.
Monitor the budge, and overall financial position.
Attend meetings of the City Council as required.
Financial planning and analysis including review of records and monitor rate structures for enterprise funds.
Direct the management of an accounting system in a manner that meet accepted municipal accounting principles and practices and assures the City meets statutory requirements
Directs the City's purchasing policy and creates processes and protocols.
Establish processes and protocols for the City's inventory and fixed assets control.
Directs cash management program; analyzes cash flow needs; invests surplus funds according to guidelines; directs and monitors cash collection and recording procedures to provide information for prompt investment of City funds; serves as city treasurer.
Manages the debt retirement program; provides direction to the City's financial consultant regarding issuance of debt; prepares financial information for bond sale; develops capital financing plans.
Directs, monitors, or prepares required reports or reimbursement requests for state and federal grants; monitors accounting compliance to federal programs; ensures proper documentation is maintained in the accounting system.
Directs the City's information systems function, including the selection of hardware and software.
Oversees the process of collection of parking fines; ensures accountability in the issuance and collection of parking tickets; coordinates the recording system with the Parking Coordinator.
The ideal candidate will have the following abilities and attributes:
A proven leader who is honest, diplomatic, accountable, empathetic, engaged, enthusiastic, open-minded, and flexible.
Will create a strong team-oriented culture among the municipal staff, and serve as a coach, mentor, teacher, and motivator to the department heads. Establishes clear performance expectations for professional staff but allows them to do their work without unnecessary interference.
Is an effective communicator and is able to adjust his or her communication style to fit the audience and is able to communicate complex information in a manner that is concise, clear, and understandable.
Is an experienced local government administrator with a significant background in budgeting & financial management.
Information about the City's finances is available at https://muscatineiowa.gov/24/Finance-Records