Dumas Finance Director

Clear Career Professionals•Dumas, TX

2d•$110,000 - $139,999

About The Position

The City of Dumas is seeking a qualified Finance Director. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the city, including budget development, forecasting, auditing, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governmental or public-sector finance management and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or public-sector finance management.
Demonstrated experience in comprehensive financial management, including budget development, forecasting, auditing, and internal controls.
Experience supervising staff and managing multiple funds, including enterprise or utility operations.
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and familiarity with Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) reporting standards.
Knowledge of Texas Truth-in-Taxation laws for annual property tax calculations and tax rate adoption.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and public-sector auditing standards.
Proficiency in financial management software and spreadsheet applications.
Familiarity with legal, ethical, and professional standards for municipal finance operations.
Understanding of principles of efficient resource management, capital improvement planning, and long-term financial forecasting.
Understanding of practices of public-sector administrative management, team leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Integrity and sound judgment in all financial and organizational matters.
Strategic thinking and the ability to connect fiscal policy with citywide goals.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
Approachability and active community involvement, reflecting Dumas’s collaborative culture.

Nice To Haves

Municipal fund accounting experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation.

Responsibilities

Oversee all financial operations of the city.
Develop and manage the city's budget.
Conduct financial forecasting and analysis.
Implement and maintain internal controls.
Oversee audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Supervise finance department staff.
Manage multiple funds, including enterprise or utility operations.
Ensure compliance with Texas Truth-in-Taxation laws.
Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and public-sector auditing standards.
Utilize financial management software and spreadsheet applications.
Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards for municipal finance operations.
Manage resource allocation, capital improvement planning, and long-term financial forecasting.
Practice public-sector administrative management, team leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration.