Director of Finance & Operations position

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join the City of White Salmon as Our City Finance & Director of Operations

The Director of Finance & Operations position is a senior level position and is responsible for the management and monitoring of all city funds and processes, including, maintaining the accounting system and records to readily reflect the financial condition of the City. Responsibilities shall include oversight with respect to budgeting, long-term financial planning, accounting operations, grant management, loans, investments, and financial reporting. The various types of funds being managed under this position include, but are not limited to, the general fund, special revenue funds, debt services funds, capital improvement funds and enterprise funds. This position will also have supervisor responsibilities. The City Finance Director is also responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the City’s regional water and wastewater utilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate the general accounting system(s) for the City.
• Establish and/or maintain procedures and controls over municipal revenue and expenditures for the City.
• Oversee all municipal functions and duties relating to the preparation, audit, presenting and disbursement of claims and demands against the City, including payrolls; manage major contracts for auditing, accounting, consulting, investment, insurance, etc.
• Work with the City Mayor and Administrator in the preparation and administration of the annual budget.
• Assist in developing City fiscal policy; recommend and approve Citywide financial policies.
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• Prepare and present to the City Council an annual statement and report of the financial condition of the City, and other required financial reports as needed.
• Establish policies for and monitor all investment activities for the City’s investments.
• Oversee internal and external City audits.
• Oversee finance system replacement and/or enhancements.
• Present issues and recommendations on major issues requiring policy direction to appropriate bodies and to the City Council.
• Keep informed of new trends, developments, laws, and regulations impacting the activities of the City.
• Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to planning/assigning/directing work of others supporting financial functions, rewarding and disciplining employees, interviewing, training employees, hiring recommendations, addressing complaints, and resolving problems within the Finance Department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Familiarity with MSOffice, Adobe Creative Cloud and variety of office equipment, including computers, copiers, phone systems and calculations.
• Principles, practices and methods of municipal government and organizations.
• BARS – governmental Baseline Accounting and Reporting System.
• Mathematical, language and reasoning skills.
• Applications and implementation of computer systems and filing systems.

Ability to:

• Project a professional and friendly image through in-person and phone interaction.
• Maintain a high level of customer service in all interactions with the public.
• Type and proofread materials, documents and reports for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• File and do general data entry.
• A high degree of independent judgment, initiative and discretion.
• Maintain confidential data and information.
• Communicate effectively in both oral

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or other closely related field.
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• At least 5 or more years of progressively responsible experience in government finance including BARS (governmental Baseline Accounting and Reporting System).
• Certified Public Finance Administrator Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Compensation: This is an exempt position with an annual salary range of (2025) $84,996.24 - $101,490.00/annually depending on qualifications with excellent benefits.

Benefits: The City provides competitive medical, dental and vision insurance plans as well as paid sick leave and vacation to regular full-time employees. Other benefits include life flight membership, flexible spending account, life insurance, state retirement plan, employee assistance program (EAP), and infant at work.

A resume and three references can be submitted to the Mayor and City Administrator at City Hall at 100 N. Main, or PO Box 2139, White Salmon, WA 98672. 

Email: mayor@whitesalmonwa.gov and administrator@whitesalmonwa.gov

Position open until filled. The City of White Salmon is an equal opportunity employer and provider.