City of Colonial Heights, VA - Director of Finance
About The Position
The City of Colonial Heights, Virginia, is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Finance to lead its Finance Department and serve as a trusted financial advisor to the City Manager and Department Directors. Reporting to the City Manager, the Director leads an experienced team responsible for budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, risk management, real estate assessment, billing and collections, and utility billing. The City is financially stable and looking for a leader who can bring fresh ideas, modernize processes, and make effective use of its financial systems. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in municipal finance, auditing, investments, and financial management, as well as experience overseeing complex financial projects and initiatives. The City is open to candidates from other sectors who demonstrate financial expertise, leadership, and an openness to new approaches. The Director will strengthen the department, build trust, empower and develop staff, encourage staff independence, establish clear expectations and accountability, and foster a positive, supportive work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and more than 10 years of directly related supervisory experience; or a Master’s degree and more than 5 years of directly related supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and the laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting, budget preparation, and account reconciliation.
- Strong leadership, managerial, communication, and presentation skills, with a clear and open communication style.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate complex financial systems and prepare informative financial reports.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across departments and with City leadership, the Mayor, and City Council.
- Strong financial expertise, leadership capabilities, and willingness to introduce new ideas and approaches.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
- Local government finance experience.
- Experience with Tyler Munis financial software.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Finance Department and its team.
- Oversee budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, risk management, real estate assessment, billing and collections, and utility billing.
- Serve as a financial advisor to the City Manager and Department Directors.
- Manage complex financial projects and initiatives.
- Modernize processes and improve the effective use of the City's financial systems.
- Build and strengthen the department by developing staff, encouraging independence, and setting clear expectations and accountability.
- Build working relationships across departments and with City leadership, the Mayor, and City Council.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
