Finance Director
Are you a Finance Professional who is enthusiastic, dependable, and excited about joining a progressive team? The City of Lexington, Virginia is recruiting for a Finance Director. The Finance Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the financial, procurement, and risk management activities of the City and School system, to include debt management. The Director advises the City Manager on and coordinates the preparation of the operating and capital improvement budgets. The Director is responsible for reporting financial results to the City Council and coordinates the financial audit and preparation of the CAFR. The Director must be an effective leader, must exhibit the values of teamwork and integrity, and must have excellent communication and customer service skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field with 5 years of progressively responsible Finance leadership experience, preferably in local government. Certification as a CPFO or CPA would be viewed favorably. Salary range is $68,895 to $102,782; hiring range DOQ. Please send completed city application, resume, and cover letter to Jim Halasz, City Manager, City of Lexington, 300 East Washington Street, Lexington, VA 24450 or email to jhalasz@lexingtonva.gov. Please go to the City’s website at http://lexingtonva.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?t=55075.66&BlobID=27609 for an application. Position is open until filled, with first review of applications beginning on November 20th. EOE.