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Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in an award-winning Finance Department? Would you thrive in an organization where departments work together to achieve shared goals? The City of Longview invites you to explore its newly created Assistant Director of Finance position, established as part of the City's succession plan and designed to support the department's continued success. We're seeking a finance leader who is:

• A collaborative partner who builds strong working relationships across City departments and with City stakeholders
• A leader who trains, educates, and supports a talented team
• A Certified Public Accountant with government accounting and financial operations experience Longview is the seat of Gregg County and the economic center of the region, within an easy drive from Dallas-Fort Worth, Shreveport, and Houston.

Longview operates under the council-manager form of government. The City Council includes six members elected from single-member districts and a Mayor elected at large. The Council is engaged in the City's financial planning and budget process, supporting responsible fiscal management. The Assistant Director of Finance works closely with the Director of Finance, City departments, external auditors, and vendors. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance plans, coordinates, and manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance Division; oversees month

• and year-end closing; coordinates the annual audit; administers the City's Tyler Munis ERP system; and develops and monitors the budget.

The position also serves in the Emergency Operations Center during City emergencies.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Three years of experience managing accounting/financial operations
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Interested applicants with other applicable financial certifications are encouraged to apply
• Knowledge of

GAAP, GASB

requirements, and computerized accounting systems

• Valid Texas driver's license

Preferred:

• Master's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Experience managing accounting/financial operations in a municipal government environment The salary range for this position is $130,000
• $140,000, depending on qualifications.

Please apply online. For more information on this position, contact: Veronica Carrillo, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment veronicacarrillo@governmentresource.com | 210-215-3348