The Finance Director will report directly to the City Administrator and is part of a team of department directors collectively working to provide the best municipal services that available resources will allow.

The duties and responsibilities of the Finance Director shall be to perform complex professional, administrative, and technical accounting and finance duties. The Finance Director provides financial operations, planning and consulting services to the City Council, City Administrator, and other City departments and offices on specific municipal finance issues, budget preparation (annually), and consequences of fiscal alternatives and options.

The City of Enumclaw seeks a Finance Director with a track record of high achievement and a commitment to excel in his/her profession. The successful candidate should be a good listener and an effective communicator both verbally and in writing and have a sense of teamwork and cooperation. He/She will have a down-to-earth, easy-going attitude, a strong customer service ethic and be results-oriented.

The Finance Director should be self-motivated and have the ability to step back and see the big picture in which the organization operates. He or she should be both accessible and approachable to provide information, advice and consultation with the City Administrator, Department Directors, the Mayor, Councilmembers, Finance and various other City staff, government agencies and associations, as well as the general public. He or she should ideally have a strong background and training in personnel matters of hiring, performance review, workplace investigations and working with collective bargaining agreements.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or financial administration and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or master’s degree preferred. Four years progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial management and cash management is highly recommended.  

The City of Enumclaw is committed to hiring a diverse work force and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Please contact Tana Nissen, Human Resources Manager, at 360-615-5611 or HR@ci.enumclaw.wa.us to submit an application packet including City of Enumclaw Job Application, resume and cover letter, or apply online HERE. 

The position is open until filled with a first review on June 17, 2024.

Finance Director Job Description