City of Golden
Finance Director
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Job Description
- Req#: 4604481
Location, location, location – Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
Paid time off – Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
Great benefits – The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!
- Has a forward-thinking and people-focused approach, is open to partnerships with peers, and willing to explore new perspectives.
- Ability to successfully navigate and implement change within the department and support changes that may be initiated on a citywide basis.
- Displays integrity, honesty, trust, and ethics beyond reproach.
- Extensive background in finance, including sales and other taxes, budgeting, audit, payroll, and accounting.
- A strong leader and manager who will empower and support staff and guide them to perform at a high level.
- Has excellent communication skills and the ability to see the big picture.
- Is energetic, actively engaged, flexible, adaptable; possesses common sense and a good sense of humor; and is willing to take a stand when necessary.
- Trusts others, communicates clear expectations, coaches staff, and promotes a learning environment.
- Will understand the organization before making changes, prioritize others over themselves, and promotes collaboration between departments.
- Engages with the business community and residents. Possesses a high degree of political and community intellect.
The City of Golden is currently seeking a Finance Director. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.
Reporting to the City Manager, the Finance Director serves as the City Treasurer and is responsible for management of Finance Department staff in all accounting, financial reporting, treasury, revenue collecting and licensing, payroll, accounts payable, sales/use tax, utility billing, debt management and risk management (property/casualty and general liability) activities for City of Golden. The Director is also responsible for the administrative services functions including Municipal Court and Fleet Management. The Director leads a team of 19 FTEs and has 3 direct reports: the Deputy Finance Director, Court Administrator, and Fleet Manager.
THE CITY OF GOLDEN
Golden is a full-service city serving a population of over 20,000 across 9 square miles with a team of 260 FTEs and a 2024 General Fund budget of $44 million and CIP of $40 million. Incorporated in 1871, the City of Golden operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a seven-member City Council. The Council is elected on a nonpartisan basis for four-year staggered terms, with elections every two years. Four Council members are elected by wards, two by districts (each encompassing two wards), and the Mayor is elected at-large. The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer of the day-to-day operations of the City and appoints the Deputy City Manager and department heads.
The City of Golden strives to be a regional leader, bringing new innovations to government. In July 2023, the City launched a compressed workweek pilot program within the Police Department in which all Department employees moved from a 40-hour workweek to a 32-hour workweek without a change in pay. In May 2024, the City expanded the pilot to many other City departments and is evaluating its effectiveness.THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
B.A. in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or related field required. Master’s degree, CPFO and/or CPA a plus. Minimum 7 years progressive responsible government accounting and finance experience with emphasis in finance and 3 to 5 years managerial experience. Or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the job.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the City of Golden, an organization committed to working together to provide high levels of service to the community. The City of Golden has a dedicated staff and progressive leadership that is changing the way people think about government for the better. The organization is innovative, flexible, values efficiency, accountability, hard work, and is committed to staff achieving an appropriate work-life balance. Employees enjoy talented coworkers, a supportive Council, outstanding benefits and feel they have a significant impact in their jobs. Golden is a beautiful and desirable community to work, live, and play in and its residents and businesses are deeply involved in decisions that impact various aspects of city life.
For additional information about this position please contact:
Bob Larson, GMP Consultants
bob@gmphr.com / (425) 894-8097
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