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JOB
The City of Sweet Home values trustworthy employees with a positive attitude who are willing to offer great service, are committed to customer satisfaction and actively support and uphold the City’s mission and values. Professionalism, tact, and strong interpersonal skills are important to be an effective and efficient team member. Day to day responsibilities are unique to each role but contribute to a common direction and a collaborative work environment. Regular attendance is essential for continuity, productivity, and success. Practicing good judgement which exemplifies integrity is essential. Employees are to be responsible and accountable for their work and treat others in a respective and supportive manner. The City encourages employees to develop themselves professionally and personally. TheThe Finance Director will manage the City’s Finance Department. The primary responsibility of a Director-level position at the City of Sweet Home is to serve as one of six senior counselors and assistants to the City Manager. Sweet Home strives for a highly integrated senior staff, where mutual support, advice, and collaboration cross all departments. The position will work closely with the City Manager and other members of the Executive Team to provide businesses, community organizations, and citizens with information, guidance, and support to achieve their goals.
The City of Sweet Home values trustworthy employees with a positive attitude who are willing to offer great service, are committed to customer satisfaction and actively support and uphold the City’s mission and values. Professionalism, tact, and strong interpersonal skills are important to be an effective and efficient team member. Day to day responsibilities are unique to each role but contribute to a common direction and a collaborative work environment. Regular attendance is essential for continuity, productivity, and success. Practicing good judgement which exemplifies integrity is essential. Employees are to be responsible and accountable for their work and treat others in a respective and supportive manner. The City encourages employees to develop themselves professionally and personally. TheThe Finance Director will manage the City’s Finance Department. The primary responsibility of a Director-level position at the City of Sweet Home is to serve as one of six senior counselors and assistants to the City Manager. Sweet Home strives for a highly integrated senior staff, where mutual support, advice, and collaboration cross all departments. The position will work closely with the City Manager and other members of the Executive Team to provide businesses, community organizations, and citizens with information, guidance, and support to achieve their goals.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Finance Director is responsible for the planning, organization and direction of all functions performed by the Finance Department. The Finance Director serves as Treasurer under the City Charter. The Finance Director must have knowledge of principles and practices of budget analysis; principles of public and business administration and management; principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management; pertinent state, local, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of accounting and statistics; principles of work planning and organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Five years of increasingly responsible experience in administrative and technical analytical support activities, including one year of supervisory responsibility. An equivalent combination of relevant experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and ability is qualifying. Previous experience in local government preferred.Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Fiscal Management or any other related degree from an accredited university. Master’s Degree preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months. Oregon State Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 months. Desirable Qualifications Experience managing a public utilities billing operation and develop rates. Experience with elections preferably local options taxing.
