Finance Director

City of Dacono seeks a Finance Director to guide the municipality's financial strategy under the City Manager. This on-site leadership role heads the Finance Department, directing accounting, payroll, budgeting, investments, and tax administration to ensure fiscal integrity and transparent governance. The position offers a salary range of USD 128,390 to 186,166 per year and requires a minimum of seven years in municipal finance with a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic direction and management for all Finance Department operations, including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, budget, investments, and tax administration
• Formulate and implement financial policies, goals, objectives, and performance standards for the department
• Manage staffing structure, recruitment, and development of professional, technical, and administrative staff; ensure appropriate delegation of duties
• Assess departmental performance, service delivery, and internal controls; recommend and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Direct the preparation of all financial statements, management reports, and analysis
• Lead the preparation, coordination, and administration of the City’s annual operating and capital budgets
• Provide financial forecasts and long-range fiscal planning to support City priorities and strategic initiatives
• Advise the City Manager and City Council on the financial impacts of policy decisions and economic trends
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance of all budget documents and presentations
• Oversee accounting operations to ensure compliance with GAAP and GASB requirements
• Direct staff responsible for journal entries, reconciliations, and financial transactions
• Ensure integrity and reliability of the City’s financial systems and internal controls
• Coordinate and oversee the annual audit process and preparation of the ACFR
• Oversee investment of City funds in accordance with established policies and state statutes
• Monitor market trends and investment performance to maximize returns while safeguarding public funds
• Manage relationships with financial institutions and advisors
• Oversee the issuance, management, and compliance of City debt obligations
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations related to municipal bonds and other debt instruments
• Provide oversight of the City’s tax collection, auditing, and enforcement activities
• Review and recommend updates to tax codes and policies to ensure consistency and compliance
• Monitor revenue performance and provide analysis of trends and variances
• Provide professional financial advice and analysis to the City Manager and City Council
• Represent the City in interactions with auditors, financial institutions, and external agencies
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives, interdepartmental projects, and committees as assigned

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting (GAAP/GASB) and municipal finance practices
• Strong strategic thinking and financial analysis capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• Proven leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build partnerships and influence decision-making at the executive level
• This position exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 8% Annual Retirement City Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays + a Personal Holiday
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Military leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally up to twenty-five pounds
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Work is primarily indoors in an office setting with frequent interruptions from telephone, email, or walk-in customers in a fast-paced environment
• Frequent evening work
• Occasionally required to work outdoors to perform site inspections

Education

• Bachelor's degree (Preferred) informed by the required fields: finance, accounting, public administration, or related field

Experience

• Municipal Finance: 7 years (Required)
• Leadership: 7 years (Required)
• GAAP/GASB: 7 years (Required)
• Financial Forecasting/Debt Issuance: 7 years (Required)
• Water Utility Billing/Funding: 7 years (Preferred)
• Municipal Budgeting: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification

• CPA, CPFO, or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute

• Dacono, CO 80514 (Required)

Work Location

• In person