Finance Director

The Finance Director is a senior-level executive position responsible for the oversight of the operations and management of the primary financial functions of the City, including developing financial strategy, establishing robust system of internal controls, project financial planning, risk management, grant oversight and compliance, investments, banking, and capital asset and debt management. The Finance Director performs work managing, directing and overseeing the accounting operations of the City of Cordova under the guidance and supervision of the City Manager. This is a high profile, high level management position that supervises and directs all aspects of the City’s financial operations, managing a $15M budget including five Enterprise Funds. The Finance Director supervises the Finance Department staff and is the primary representative of the City in all financial matters.

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME, OVERTIME EXEMPT, SALARIED AND CONFIDENTIAL

SALARY: $91,350 – $125,577 ANNUALLY, DOE

WORKPLACE & HOURS: IN-PERSON, HYBRID – HOURS  8:00AM TO 5:00PM

QUALIFICATIONS: ​(A) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration. (B) Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience which included fund accounting, cost accounting and supervision. (C)Three (3) years of experience with audit processes. (D) Five (5) years of supervisory level experience. *An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

HYBRID EXPECTATIONS:  (A) City Hall – Cordova Alaska will be the primary assigned work location. (B) Upon hire there will be an initial site visit of 2-4 weeks to become acclimated with the Finance Department, as well as all operations and procedures. (C) Quarterly site visits for the duration of a one week minimum. Any other work required on premise will be given prompt notification. (D) All time zones of residency will be considered. Alaska Residents are preferred. (E) City Councils meetings will be required at certain points of the year (Finance quarterly reports, budget meetings, etc.). These may be attended in-person or via Zoom. (F) Travel may be negotiated. (G) A laptop and cell phone will be provided. Other basic computer peripherals or office equipment/supplies may be provided on an as needed basis. (H) The City is not responsible for supplying Wi-Fi or internet connection for any work conducted outside of City Hall.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: (please see full job description for essential duties)

• Acts as City Treasurer per City Charter and Code directing financial management, accounting systems and internal controls, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, GASB standards, and federal, state and local laws.
• Advises the City Manager and City Council on all financial matters.
• Assists elected officials, the City Manager, and external auditors with their examinations of the organization’s financial reports and controls.
• Responsible for direct supervision of Comptroller, and overall direction of the Finance Department personnel.
• Responsible for all aspects of City finances including financial planning, investments, debt service, and cash management. Responsible for obtaining capital financing, including bonding proposals, and capital leases as directed by the City of Cordova Council.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, applicant is subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check (criminal history, verification of education, financial history, and employment history.)

TO APPLY: Download a City application and complete job description, which includes necessary knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions. Interested individuals should submit a City application to Human Resources, by either applying online or email humanresources@cityofcordova.net. Applications accepted until position filled.

THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER