Marble Falls Finance Director

Clear Career Professionals•Marble Falls, TX

14h

About The Position

Under the direction of the City Manager, the City of Marble Falls’ Finance Director is responsible for leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, including utility, accounting, and administrative staff. The position oversees recruitment, training, and performance management to ensure operational excellence and compliance with organizational standards. The finance director implements effective workflow systems, monitors performance outcomes, and fosters accountability and professional growth. Finally, the position resolves personnel issues with fairness and diplomacy, maintaining a cohesive and high-performing department. The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all municipal financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, cash and debt management, purchasing, and utility billing. This position ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and legal requirements while maintaining accurate financial records and timely payments. The Director prepares and manages the Finance Department budget, oversees the coordination and administration of the City’s overall budget, and serves as the City’s alternate Investment Officer. The role also includes personnel management, selecting, training, evaluating, and supervising staff to ensure efficient and effective department performance. Working closely with the City Manager, the Director manages financial planning and reporting, oversees audits, monitors bond projects, and ensures compliance with Council appropriations. Additional responsibilities include managing investments, bank relations, and purchasing policies; preparing and presenting quarterly and annual financial reports; and developing transparent, citizen-focused budget documents. The Director advises on fiscal policy, supports City Council initiatives, assists with special projects, and represents the City in financial matters with auditors, vendors, and the public to ensure sound fiscal stewardship and accountability.

Requirements

Eight years of progressively responsible experience and/or training in financial management or accounting, including experience in budgeting and financial control.
Experience as a Municipal Finance Manager/Director.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Applicable valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must be bondable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
Certified Public Accountant preferred.
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) membership and participation preferred
Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.
Strategic Financial Management: Expertise in municipal finance, including budget development, multi-year forecasting, debt issuance, treasury management, and investment oversight.
Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of federal and state financial reporting laws, municipal ordinances, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Internal Controls & Risk Management: Advanced knowledge of internal control frameworks, separation of duties, and risk management strategies specific to public sector operations.
Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Proven ability to prepare, analyze, and manage complex municipal budgets and allocate resources for maximum efficiency and transparency.
Policy & Council Relations: Skilled in presenting complex financial information to elected officials, boards, and public stakeholders; adept at addressing City Council priorities and concerns.
Leadership & Administration: Demonstrated experience in directing finance staff, establishing performance standards, and fostering accountability and professional growth.
Analytical & Decision-Making Skills: Ability to interpret technical and financial data, evaluate fiscal trends, and recommend strategic improvements.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for advanced financial modeling and reporting.

Responsibilities

Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team, including utility, accounting, and administrative staff.
Overseeing recruitment, training, and performance management.
Implementing effective workflow systems and monitoring performance outcomes.
Resolving personnel issues with fairness and diplomacy.
Providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all municipal financial operations.
Ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Preparing and managing the Finance Department budget.
Overseeing the coordination and administration of the City’s overall budget.
Serving as the City’s alternate Investment Officer.
Managing financial planning and reporting.
Overseeing audits and monitoring bond projects.
Managing investments, bank relations, and purchasing policies.
Preparing and presenting quarterly and annual financial reports.
Developing transparent, citizen-focused budget documents.
Advising on fiscal policy and supporting City Council initiatives.
Assisting with special projects and representing the City in financial matters.