Finance Director
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Job Summary
Finance Director
City of Boone
Boone Iowa
About the City of Boone
Boone is the county seat of Boone County and home to about 12500 residents. It sits in Central Iowa roughly 15 miles west of Ames and 45 miles northwest of Des Moines within the Ames-Boone Combined Statistical Area. The community is served by the Boone Community School District and Boone County Hospital and residents have easy access to outdoor recreation at nearby Ledges State Park and along the Des Moines River valley. Boone has a long history as a railroad and commercial hub and it remains the hometown of regional businesses with quaint downtown shops supported by an active Main Street program. People who live and work here value a close-knit community with the services and amenities of a larger region nearby.
About the Opportunity
The City of Boone is searching for its next Finance Director to lead Boones financial operations including budgeting forecasting financial reporting treasury management and oversee payroll. Reporting to the City Administrator this position protects the integrity of public funds through strong internal controls and serves as a trusted financial advisor to the Administrator and City Council. With approximately $47 million in infrastructure projects ahead the Finance Director will play a key role in planning and forecasting for the Citys future.
The City is looking for a hands-on strategic leader who can develop a small but impactful team and use technology to improve financial systems and processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS
The Key Accountabilities for the position include but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting
Prepare present and administer the annual operating and capital budgets with the City Administrator including state-required reports. Develop long-range forecasts and financial models and set revenue debt and investment strategy to support the Citys growth. Work with department heads to build their budgets and hold spending to plan. Serve as a core member of the leadership team.
Financial Operations & Audit and Compliance Management
Oversee general accounting AP/AR treasury and utility fund finances with strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP GASB and state and federal requirements. Coordinate the annual audit manage post-issuance bond compliance grant requirements development agreements and TIF and oversee risk management and insurance.
Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly and periodic financial reports and present them to the City Administrator and City Council serving as a trusted advisor and who communicates and interprets the numbers for Council members and staff.
HR Payroll and Benefits Administration
Manage payroll in compliance with state and federal regulations including COBRA FMLA FLSA HIPAA and ACA. Administer employee benefits and compensation systems and develop HR policy in coordination with the City Administrator.
Team Leadership and Department Engagement
Provide finance team leadership and oversight including supervision and performance management maintaining high levels of team engagement. Additionally serve as a key liaison with other department leaders to ensure budget and planning efficiencies and adherence.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Education & Experience:
Bachelors Degree in accounting or finance required
5 years of related experience in municipal government or equivalent combination of education and training
Skills & Knowledge:
Maintain strict confidentiality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of personal computer programs/applications
Ability to work independently and also effectively with others
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Health Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Cafeteria Plan
IPERS Pension
11 paid holidays
Sick and Vacation time
THE SEARCH
Sagency an executive search and leadership consulting firm has been retained in the search for this Finance Director position.
Sagencyconsultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help the hiring team review a final group for consideration.
The search will be conducted in a professional manner and all potential candidates will be given consideration. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and andthe City of Boone are equal-opportunity employers.
If after reading this Opportunity Profile you feel that your experience skills and passion are a good match for the organization and this role we would like to engage with you. Please read below for the first part of the application and selection process.
The initial steps of the application and selection process:
Step 1: Interested candidates complete the online application.
Upload your resume
The online application will be posted until the position is filled
Step 2: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant may schedule an initial phone call with qualified applicants.
Step 3: A Sagency Executive Search Consultant will schedule a 60-minute interview with select candidates.
Step 4: If you are selected and choose to move on to interviews with our client you will be asked to complete an online assessment.
Step 5: First-round interviews with the client.
Thank you for your time and interest in this role.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Sagency is a leadership coaching and executive search firm helping leaders, teams, and organizations multiply greatness. Services include executive coaching, team coaching, executive recruitment, leadership development, succession planning, and strategy and culture services.
