Finance Director

City of Kingman•City of Kingman, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director leads and manages the City of Kingman’s core financial operations under the general direction of the Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer. The role directs accounting, budgeting, multi-year revenue and expenditure forecasting, capital improvement planning, debt administration, procurement, and treasury management, including permitted investments, cash-flow analysis, and market-risk assessment. As the department’s primary technical authority, the Finance Director oversees internal controls, manages financial risk to protect public assets, and coordinates complex financial initiatives across City departments. The position ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, expenditure limitations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. The Finance Director oversees day-to-day accounting and financial reporting, including preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), financial statements, and regulatory reports; leads the annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program; and provides financial analysis and long-range strategic advice to executive leadership. The Director supervises and develops Finance Department staff, administers decentralized procurement, oversees financial systems and reporting tools, and manages the City’s investment portfolio, cash management, and debt-service activities. The position is FLSA exempt and has a Monday–Thursday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Work is primarily in an office and professional administrative environment, with periodic attendance at City facilities, worksites, meetings, hearings, and other locations. The City describes its workforce as more than 400 full- and part-time employees across 30 divisions, serving over 30,000 residents.

Requirements

Four-year college or university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
At least seven years of progressively responsible managerial, supervisory, and administrative experience in government finance, accounting, budgeting, or a closely related field, including significant supervisory, management, or administrative responsibility.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
Deep technical expertise in governmental accounting, GAAP/GASB standards, municipal budgeting, and internal audit controls.
Strong supervisory and leadership abilities, including training, mentoring, and evaluating staff.
Strong communication and strategic-thinking skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly to executive leadership, City Council, department directors, external auditors, and community stakeholders.
High ethical standards, sound professional judgment, and integrity in managing public resources.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, utility billing, assets, and grant administration.
Manage preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), financial statements, and regulatory reports.
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, implement new GASB pronouncements, and maintain internal controls and legal compliance.
Lead development, administration, and monitoring of the annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Develop multi-year revenue and expenditure forecasts and analyze fund balances, rates, and tax revenues, including TPT.
Advise executive leadership on long-range financial strategies aligned with City Council priorities.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Finance Department personnel while fostering teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Administer the City’s decentralized procurement function and ensure purchasing activities are fair and compliant.
Oversee financial systems, develop streamlined reporting tools, and represent the department in internal and external meetings.
Administer and monitor the City’s investment portfolio, cash management, and debt-service activities in accordance with established policies and market conditions.
Assist executive leadership with debt issuance, bond-related activities, and capital financing; coordinate with underwriters, bond counsel, and financial advisors.
Support the City’s safety and wellness programs, promote safe work practices, identify and address workplace hazards, and help prevent employee injuries and organizational losses.