Finance Director

$171,200 - $216,624/Yr

City Of Issaquah - Issaquah, WA

Full-time - Senior

Issaquah, WA

251-500 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Issaquah is seeking a seasoned Finance Director to lead the Finance Department, manage financial planning for public safety facilities and infrastructure, and oversee the city's budget of approximately $193.8 million for 2025. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical, management, and communication skills, and will be responsible for ensuring effective financial operations and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, lead, and direct the operations of the Finance Department.
• Develop goals and objectives, establish work plans, and evaluate performance measures consistent with Council direction.
• Forecast, estimate, and monitor the financial activities of the City.
• Coordinate technical staff and reports while providing strategic leadership and advice to policymakers.
• Translate complicated financial information into understandable terms for policymakers.
• Exercise extensive interdepartmental communications and collaboration.
• Innovate and grow as an internal service provider to other departments and the City Council.
• Improve upon the City's biennial budgeting process.
• Assist the Council and City leadership in understanding capital financing alternatives.
• Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and standards to improve operations.
• Review legislation and ensure compliance with laws and regulations affecting financial operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial management or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, municipal budget preparation, and municipal finance administration.
• Experience in human resources management, supervision, and training.
• Strong ethical standards and knowledge of diversity and inclusion principles.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Ten years of experience in financial management preferred.
• Experience with long-term financial planning and management.
• Familiarity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations of financial reporting methods.
• Experience working with elected officials in a Mayor-Council form of government.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan