Are you a collaborative and detail-oriented financial leader with a passion for public service and fiscal excellence? If so, apply to be the City of Wasilla’s next Finance Director! We’re looking for an exceptional municipal finance professional who is: • Experienced in government accounting and auditing practices • Skilled in strategic financial planning and capital improvement budgeting • Knowledgeable in grant management, with the ability to monitor, report, and advise on timely use of funds • Able to clearly communicate financial data and build trust with City officials to foster understanding and support for sound fiscal practices
Wasilla, Alaska, is a thriving and rapidly growing community nestled in the heart of the beautiful Matanuska-Susitna Valley. One of the fastest-growing regions in the state. Just 45 minutes north of Anchorage, Wasilla combines small-town charm with big-picture vision. Its strategic location, pro-business environment, and strong sense of independence make it an ideal place to live, work, and play.
The City of Wasilla operates as a Municipal First Class City with a Mayor-Council form of government. The City Council consists of six members, each elected at large, and one Mayor. The Finance Director reports directly to the Mayor and manages all fiscal operations for the City, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, utility and airport billing, treasury, and grant administration.
Required qualifications include: • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting experience • Five (5) years in municipal budgeting/accounting and five (5) years of supervisory experience • Ability to be bonded as directed by the City Council • Homeland Security orientation tests (Incident Command Systems) will be groups: speak and write clearly and effectively to a variety of individuals in simple, understandable and required as a term of employment taken on-line: Entry level ICS-100 within fifteen days of date hired and ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 within 45 days of hire; ICS Complete ICS-300 and ICS-400 training as it becomes available • Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License
Preferred qualifications include: • Master’s degree • CPA, CMA, CPFO, or CIA designation • Experience auditing or managing financial operations in a municipal setting
The salary range for this position is $138,190 – $183,835 DOE/DOQ.
