Finance Director

City of Puyallup • Puyallup, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Puyallup is seeking a dynamic leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as our next Finance Director. The department provides administration of accounting and payroll services for the City, plans and implements the City’s budget, and oversees the utility billing function. Thirteen employees serve in this department. It is impactful to be a part of Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well-being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity. The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments. We invite applicants qualified for this exceptional career opportunity to submit their application, resume and cover letter via the City's Employment Opportunities website by August 31st at 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the position and the Puyallup community please see our Brochure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, finance or related field
• Five years of management experience in higher-level governmental accounting, budgeting, fiscal management or related activities required; or a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above.
• Must be bondable.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• CGFM (Certified Government Finance Manager), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or master's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administration of accounting and payroll services for the City
• Plans and implements the City’s budget
• Oversees the utility billing function

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package for employees and their families
• Employees participate in the State of Washington retirement program
• Can choose additional voluntary deferred compensation
• Employees participate in the city's VEBA
• Generous holiday and leave program for its employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager