Finance Director - City of Gladstone

City of Gladstone   Gladstone, MO   Full-time     Finance
Posted on September 26, 2024

The City of Gladstone is seeking a candidate with proven leadership, planning and organizational skills - a track record in innovation and results. Under the general direction of the City Manager, this position will:

Supervises or coordinates supervision of Finance Department staff (utility billing, accounting, municipal court, information technology, and payroll).

Coordinates and reviews all accounting functions of the city; facilitates the preparation of the ACFR; coordinates the annual audit; prepares forecasts; implements new financial standards; prepares and updates financial policies; facilitates daily accounting issues.

Preparation, calculation, and communication property tax levy, water rates, and sewer rates. o Prepares the annual budget, reapportionments, and mid-year budgets; prepares trend analysis of all revenues and expenditures; monitors budget for compliance.

Researches and analyzes finance department work processes for efficiency and effectiveness; assesses performance and implements improvements.

Coordinates, manages and monitors cash and debt management. Coordinates city debt issuance for capital improvement projects; coordinates, monitors, and reviews economic development documents and debt.

Serves as the communication liaison between the Finance Department and other departments; schedules interdepartmental meetings; coordinates shared goals and objectives with other departments.

Communicates new or changing issues to citizens, customers, and the council.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Builds and maintains tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public.

Fosters and contributes to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.

Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.


Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree work in Business, Finance and Accounting required.

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Minimum of ten years' experience in Finance or Accounting field required and five years of supervisory experience required.

Previous government accounting experience preferred.

Ability to be bonded.


City of Gladstone

7010 N Holmes Street Gladstone
Gladstone , MO
https://www.gladstone.mo.us/hr/