Finance Director
Employment Type:
Full Time
Company Name:
City of Altoona
Industry Type:
Local Government
Location of Position:
Altoona
Job Description:
The City of Altoona, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Director. As a key member of the City’s senior management team, the Finance Director is responsible for a wide range of functions including accounting, finance, risk management, debt issuance, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund accounting, excellent analytic skills, and a supportive, team-building leadership style. The Finance Director is a principal architect of the City’s nearly $34 million budget and also will be responsible for overseeing grants and housing programs. A keen eye for numbers must be balanced by passion for the City’s mission and delivering outstanding customer service to residents.
Job Requirements:
Preferred qualifications include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in public or business administration, finance, or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in state or local government finance or accounting, including at least five (5) years of senior management level responsibilities. The City of Altoona offers a comprehensive benefit package including a base salary up to $100,000; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; and retirement options. .
To apply for position:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and at least three (3) professional references to the Human Resources Department of City Hall at 1301 12th Street, Suite 301, Altoona, PA 16601. For more information on the City of Altoona, please visit www.altoonapa.gov.
updated 2/3/21
Full Time
Company Name:
City of Altoona
Industry Type:
Local Government
Location of Position:
Altoona
Job Description:
The City of Altoona, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Finance Director. As a key member of the City’s senior management team, the Finance Director is responsible for a wide range of functions including accounting, finance, risk management, debt issuance, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fund accounting, excellent analytic skills, and a supportive, team-building leadership style. The Finance Director is a principal architect of the City’s nearly $34 million budget and also will be responsible for overseeing grants and housing programs. A keen eye for numbers must be balanced by passion for the City’s mission and delivering outstanding customer service to residents.
Job Requirements:
Preferred qualifications include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in public or business administration, finance, or a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in state or local government finance or accounting, including at least five (5) years of senior management level responsibilities. The City of Altoona offers a comprehensive benefit package including a base salary up to $100,000; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; and retirement options. .
To apply for position:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and at least three (3) professional references to the Human Resources Department of City Hall at 1301 12th Street, Suite 301, Altoona, PA 16601. For more information on the City of Altoona, please visit www.altoonapa.gov.
updated 2/3/21
