Finance Director

Finance Director Salary $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 Annually Location Bismarck, ND Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600044 Department Finance Opening Date 04/13/2026 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Description Benefits Questions Job Description The Finance Director serves as the Chief Financial Officer and financial advisor to the Finance Commissioner, the City Commission, and City administrators. The Finance Director has administrative oversight of Fiscal Services, Special Assessments, and Assessing divisions.

Desired Capabilities Detailed-Oriented:

Meticulous and consistent in matters of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Strategic Thinker:

Analyze complex information, solve problems, and identify effective solutions.

Professional:

High degree of integrity, professionalism, and awareness of others' needs.

Communicator:

Command of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information to diverse audiences.

Organized:

Prioritize and meet deadlines, while remaining flexible and nimble.

Collaborative:

Skilled at working independently and as part of a diverse team, adapting communication styles as needed.

Project Manager:

Capable of planning and coordinating "short and long-range projects" to improve financial systems.

Tech-Savy:

Proficient with computers, business software, and financial systems. Finance Director Brochure Examples of Duties Lead the citywide annual budgeting and planning process in collaboration with senior staff. Establish the department budget and authorizes expenditures; prepare recommendations for budget amendments. Develop and implement long-term financial strategies for organizational sustanability. Monitor financial progress and recommend proactive strategies to optimize performance. Develop and analyze financial reports, including budget forecasts, trend assessments, and liquidity analysis. Ensure compliance with the City's budget ordinance, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), local ordinances, city policy directives, and applicable state and federal laws. Review and approve city contracts. Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Oversee the procurement process, policies, ordinances, and procedure. Perform other related duties. Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or closely related field. Requires five years of professional financial management with responsibility for human, fiscal, and material resources. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred. Public Sector accounting or finance experience is preferred. Valid North Dakota driver's license required (or ability to obtain). Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of business administration.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of common procurement rules and processes.
• Knowledge of research and statistical analysis principles.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City of Bismarck Benefits Summary 01 Do you have knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's or master's degree in a course of study related to accounting or financial management? Yes No 02 Do you have a minimum of seven years of progressive senior management experiennce in finance administration or management operations? Yes No 03 Are you a Certified Public Accountant? Yes No 04 Do you have a Master's degree in a course of study related to financial management or other related field? Yes No 05 How many years of supervisory experience in a field related to finance or accounting do you have? None 1-3 years 4-6 years 7 years or more 06 Do you have work experience in municipal or government financial or accounting operations? Yes No 07 Please describe your experience providing leadership to effectively organize, direct, and coordinate the activities, personnel, and resources of large, complex financial operations of a large organization. 08 Do you have experience working with assessing and appraising property for government? Yes No 09 Please describe your experience working with assessing and appraising property for the government. 10 Please describe your budget experience including organization size, funding sources, projecting revenues, and expenditures. Required Question Employer Bismarck, City of (ND) Address 221 North 5th Street PO Box 5503 Bismarck, North Dakota, 58506 Phone 701-355-1333 Website https://www.bismarcknd.gov/