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The Town of Vinton seeks interested and qualified applicants to serve as the Director of Finance. The successful candidate will join a fiscally-sound local government department that has earned the Government Finance Officers

Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the past 23 consecutive years. This senior leadership position reports directly to the Town Manager and performs difficult professional

and administrative work in planning, organizing, and directing the financial activities of the Town.

The Director of Finance oversees the day-to-day operations of the Finance

Department, as well as serving on the Leadership Team and fulfilling

Treasurer functions. The Director of Finance provides leadership, advice, and consultation that significantly impacts the operations of the Finance Department, and the Town as a whole.

The Department

As Director of Finance, the successful candidate will assume direct responsibilities for the day to day operations of the Finance Department, leading employees in the areas of accounting, budget, grants administration, payroll, purchasing, and procurement. The Director is responsible for ensuring the difficult, varied, and complex tasks are performed in compliance with the policies and practices imposed by the Town Manager and the Town Council, consistent with all applicable laws and regulations including: local, state, and federal laws; the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB); and other oversight entities. The successful candidate for this position will be an inspiring leader who embraces team work, collaboration, and the principles of high performance organizations.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, finance, accounting, or related field; preference for a Certified Public Accountant. Extensive experience in local government and finance, including supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Excel proficiency is required and CPFO or extensive public accounting experience is a plus. Experience with Tyler Munis software is desired.

Key Attributes of Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates integrity, trustworthiness, and respect and is able to build and maintain trust with others

• Is an approachable communicator at all levels, actively listens, and provides opportunities for

feedback

• Demonstrates concern for employees and residents

• Promotes a collaborative, positive, team-oriented workplace— internally with employees, Town

departments and Town Council; and externally with community partners

• Seeks, and is receptive to, feedback or input from others, utilizes information to motivate and

implement change when needed

• Understands multiple functions within the Finance department, and has the ability to provide support and

guidance to the various divisions

• Models professionalism and expects professional behavior from staff, yet also has a sense of humor

• Is committed to transparency through disclosure, clarity, and accuracy in communications with

stakeholders

• Is flexible, but realistic, and can motivate others to achieve positive change

Total Rewards - Compensation and Benefits

• Salary – Expected Hiring range $94,863—$102,555 depending on education

and experience. Compensation System incorpo-rates market considerations

• Retirement – participation in the Virginia

Retirement System (VRS)

• Insurance Benefits for Health, Vision, and

Dental through Anthem– The Local Choice

• Town-paid Life Insurance

• Holidays / Leave

• 12 Days of Holiday Leave

• Accrue at a rate 30 days of PTO annually (increases with

continuous years of service)

• Supportive of work-life balance

• Hybrid Work Environment

• Relocation Expenses

• Qualifying employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Program

• Full time position, FLSA Exempt Position

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to dcollins@vintonva.gov, or submit an application with your resume and cover letter on the Town website, https://va-vinton2.civicplus.com/jobs.aspx.

Questions? Contact Donna Collins

Phone: 540.983.0604

Email: dcollins@vintonva.gov