The City of Topeka is seeking a strategic financial leader to serve as its Director of Administrative and Financial Services. This position plans, directs and manages the operations of the Finance department, overseeing citywide accounting, treasury, payroll, revenue management, contracts and procurement, budgeting, and financial reporting functions.

Additionally, the director leads the development and implementation of both short and long-term financial strategies, oversees audit and compliance functions, and manages grant administration and other related activities.

This is an executive-level position that is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement the department’s goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Monitor, review and revise the City’s investment policy to maximize earnings.
• Provide financial leadership and strategic guidance to department directors and executive staff.
• Direct the preparation of a variety of specialized and technical reports and documents relating to fiscal activities and plans, cost estimates, studies, and forecasts.
• Attend and participate in meetings with the City Council and its committees.

The ideal candidate is:

• A collaborative leader with the ability to coach and motivate staff.
• Comfortable presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Experienced in municipal finance, debt management, and government accounting.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgment.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible finance experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience is required. Four (4) years of supervisory experience overseeing upper management staff is preferred.

Preferred qualifications:

• Graduate degree (MBA, MPA, Organizational Development, Political Science, or a related field).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Three to five years of executive-level experience (e.g., Director or above)
• Government finance experience
• Experience working with a governing body or board of directors

Annual Entry Salary: up to $155,000 depending on qualifications

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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer