DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

HIRING RANGE: $110,000-$142,000 CITY OF YUMA One City Plaza | Yuma, AZ 85364 | 928-373-5200 www.YumaAZ.gov THE POSITION FINANCE DEPARTMENT

The City of Yuma is seeking an experienced The Finance Department is responsible Finance Director to join a dynamic, for the City’s financial operations and financially stable organization! This position activities including preparing the annual plans, directs, and manages all of the City’s budget,comprehensive annual financial financial operations. The Finance Director is responsible for budget development, financial report, and the coordination of internal audits. analysis, reporting, and revenue forecasting. For FY 2021 the Department has 33 full-time This position reports directly to the City employees (including the Director) and a Administrator and advises City leadership on budget of $2. 36 million. Finance is organized all financial matters. into four divisions including Administration, Customer Service, Purchasing, and THE ORGANIZATION Accounting.

The City of Yuma is a full service city Administration oversees the City’s financial operating under a council-manager form of government. The City is governed by a activities, treasury functions, and the charter, Arizona state statutes, and a investment and bond programs. Staff in 7 member City Council with a recently Customer Service are responsible for utility adopted Strategic Plan. The City Administrator billing and processing payments, as well as is appointed by the City Council and is business licensing. Purchasing staff coordinate responsible for all city operations and staff. the organization’s purchasing and contracting activities. Accounting is responsible for the The City employs 1,244 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees and has 14 departments general ledger, accounts payable, accounts which are committed to providing outstanding receivable, grant accounting and reporting, as services to the community. Yuma’s FY well as payroll and revenue collections. 2021annual budget is $249.3 million (all funds). THE IDEAL CANDIDATE This individual is an experienced leader, with the ability to foster a culture of teamwork, The City’s next Finance Director is a seasoned collaboration, and trust. The Director develops, financial professional with a proven track coaches, and mentors staff. record of success leading a comprehensive municipal finance department. This individual EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE is a strong communicator who can explain complicated financial issues in an easy The minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s to understand manner. The Director is a degree in public or business administration, team player and relationship builder who accounting, finance, or a closely related is comfortable interacting with staff, City field and at least six years of supervision/ leadership, and the community. management experience in a local government financial setting. A demonstrated The Director prepares and develops budgets understanding of municipal finance, fund and financial reports as well as conducts accounting, special revenue funds, enterprise financial analysis. The ideal candidate funds, as well as government accounting coordinates audits, monitors fiscal performance, standards (GASB) is also required. and oversees the City’s banking, investment, and debt management activities. This individual Preferred qualifications include a master’s is familiar with priority-based budgeting degree, Certified Public Financial Officer practices, fund accounting, special revenue (CPFO) and/or Certified Public Accountant and enterprise funds. (CPA) designation.

The successful candidate exercises sound COMPENSATION judgment and demonstrates a high level of integrity and ethics. This individual is analytical, The anticipated hiring range for this position is organized, and detail oriented. The Director between $110,000 – $142,000 depending on develops and implements internal policies, qualifications with a robust benefits package procedures, and standards under the guidelines (current, full salary range is $109,245 - $152,944). of GASB and GFOA while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. THE COMMUNITY Agriculture, military installations and tourism are the base of Yuma’s economy with agribusiness Yuma is located in beautiful and sunny contributing over $3.1 billion to Yuma’s Southwestern Arizona where Arizona, economy each year. The area is one the most California, and Mexico converge. Nestled productive agricultural centers in the United between San Diego and Phoenix along I-8, States and supplies 90% of its winter, leafy Yuma has a rich culture and heritage, rooted vegetables. in centuries of history. Yumans enjoy a climate that mixes pure desert sunshine with the cool Yuma is home to two of the largest military waters of the Colorado and Gila Rivers. Yuma installations in the United States. The U.S. is the 11th largest city in Arizona, with an Army Yuma Proving Ground is the nation’s estimated population of 105,000; which nearly premier ground and weapons testing facility. doubles during the winter months. Yuma is also Marine Corps Air Station-Yuma is the country’s the county seat for Yuma County, home to foremost Marine Air Base with 10,000 active approximately 215,000 people. duty personnel, including pilots, aviation technicians, and aeronautic mechanics. Yuma is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers who bask in its nearly perfect weather and 310 days of sunshine each year! Yuma’s enviable setting allows residents to take advantage of outdoor activities year-round from hiking, biking, golfing and off-roading, to boating, fishing, kayaking, and water skiing. Exciting annual events, festivals, concerts and world-class cuisine can be readily found in Yuma. For more information on all that Yuma has to offer, please visit visityuma.com.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS This position is open until filled. For further information regarding the City of Yuma, visit the City’s website at www.yumaaz.gov or call Human Resources at (928)373-5125 to request more information. To be considered for this position, go to www.yumaaz.gov/jobs to complete a brief online application and to upload your resume and cover letter.

CITY OF YUMA One City Plaza | Yuma, AZ 85364 | 928-373-5200 | www.YumaAZ.gov