Director of Finance

JOB
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]: DESOTOFDThe Director of Finance is a key member of the City of DeSoto’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the City Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing all operations of the Financial Services Department, which includes budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and financial reporting. The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and direction to ensure the City’s financial stability,regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, and plays a vital part in shaping fiscal policy, driving innovation in municipal finance practices, and fostering transparency in the City’s financial activities. With a focus on high-performance management and cross departmentalcollaboration, the Director of Finance leads initiatives such as priority-based budgeting, long-term financial forecasting, and the integration of new technologies to support data-driven decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires vision, adaptability, and theability to communicate complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders including elected officials, executive staff, and the community.

• Plans and directs department activities by establishing priorities and programs; coordinating project meetings; analyzing and recommending staff and resource levels; and monitoring department operations, staffing, and productivity levels.• Managing all staffing functions by developing and recommending staffing levels; directing and participating in recruitment activities; initiating, monitoring, and evaluating performance; coaching and counseling; establishing and reviewing training activities; and initiating disciplinary proceedings.• Directs departmental financial processes by developing and recommending budget and program costs; responding to financial inquiries; interpreting directives; and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.• Ensures operation efficiency by configuring and managing resources; participating in strategic planning, technology planning, and results coordination; reviewing and managing responses; and research and recommending new processes and technologies.• Leads the implementation of standardized financial forecasting and develops priority-based budgeting strategies to guide fiscal planning for the upcoming year and future budget cycles.• Develops and maintains relationships with departments, customers, elected officials, and outside agencies by participating in meetings and serving on committees; preparing and presenting information in internal and external settings; negotiating agreements; reviewing contracts; and responding to complaints and inquiries.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]: DESOTOFDCity of DeSoto TX - Director of Finance - Brochure.pdf