FINANCE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR - CITY OF BUFFALO, MN

International City Management • Buffalo, MN

378d • $133,182 - $166,462

About The Position

The City of Buffalo employs approximately 99 full-time workers and an additional 35 seasonal workers. The city's general fund budget is $13.4 million, while the total budget, including city-owned utilities, is approximately $60.5 million in planned revenue and $65.2 million in planned expenses to support capital projects. Buffalo's departments include Administration, Airport, Development Services, Finance, Fire, Parks Storm Water, Recreation, Public Works, Police, and Utilities. The Utilities department oversees electric, fiber internet, water, sewer, and streetlight systems. Additionally, the city owns and operates its own municipal liquor enterprise, Buffalo Wine & Spirits. The Finance Director/Assistant City Administrator oversees city-wide accounting and budgeting operations, including fund management, debt management, budget adjustments, utility billing, and account evaluations. This role coordinates fiscal activities, personnel, and communications to meet organizational accounting needs. The Finance Director collaborates on business strategy, assisting in policy development to fulfill the City's mission, supports daily financial and accounting operations, and supervises finance staff. In the absence of the City Administrator, this position supports overall city operations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or Business Administration
• Minimum of seven (7) years' progressively responsible accounting or finance experience
• Minimum of three (3) years' previous supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer certification
• Experience in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Extensive government accounting experience at an accountant level or higher
• Proficient in managing debt and investments
• Skilled in billing and limited collections operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee city-wide accounting and budgeting operations.
• Manage fund management and debt management activities.
• Implement budget adjustments and utility billing processes.
• Conduct account evaluations and coordinate fiscal activities.
• Supervise finance staff and support daily financial operations.
• Collaborate on business strategy and assist in policy development.
• Support overall city operations in the absence of the City Administrator.

Benefits

• Salary range of $133,182 - $166,462 DOQ
• Cost-of-living adjustment anticipated for 2025
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Option of a partially remote schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees