Chief Financial Officer Assistant City Manager
Chief Financial Officer Assistant City Manager
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Job Description
The City of Topeka is seeking an innovative strategic thinker with outstanding financial management and communication skills to serve as the Citys Chief Financial Officer/Assistant City Manager. The Chief Financial Officer oversees the Citys internal service departments such as Administrative and Financial Services Human Resources Community Engagement and Information Technology. This position is responsible for the overall financial administration for the City.
The selected candidate will have knowledge of governmental accounting theory principles and practices including public finance fiscal planning payroll and accounts payable and in addition a working knowledge of budgetary accounting and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
This position is responsible for working with bond advisors and ensuring that internal controls are in place and that mandated reports are accurate and issued in accordance with GASB standards.
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a degree in accounting finance business or public administration or a closely related field is required.
- Five 5 years of progressively responsible finance work experience is required.
- Four 4 years of supervisory experience of upper management staff is required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
- Graduate degree in a relevant field such as an MBA MPA Organizational Development or Political Science is preferred.
- Three to five years of executive level experience (e.g. director or above) is preferred.
- Government Finance experience is preferred.
- Experience working with a governing body or board of directors is preferred.
Annual Entry Salary: Up to $200000 depending on qualifications
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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
- Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free inhouse fullservice fitness facility
- Employee Assistance Program
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
