Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

The City of Lincoln is seeking a new Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial planning, budgeting, accounting, revenue administration, treasury management, and purchasing activities for the city.

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life includes:

Utilizing extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles and municipal finance.
Managing accrual accounting, budgeting, treasury management, revenue administration, long-range financial planning, and forecasting.
Understanding governmental procurement methods and technology issues used in government applications.
Knowledge of multiple types of debt issuances utilized by municipal governments.
Preparing a municipal Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and working with independent auditors.
Communicating complex financial information to various stakeholders.
Experience in Information Services related to municipal services.

Departmental Divisions

Accounting, Budget, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Facilities, Fleet Services, Information Services, and Purchasing.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in accounting or a closely related field is required, along with:

Four to six years of professional level accounting or financial management experience.
At least four years of progressively responsible experience in governmental management and accounting.
A master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Finance Administration, or Economics, or a CPA certification is preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job will be considered.

Benefits Package

The City offers an attractive and competitive total compensation package, including:

160 vacation leave hours per calendar year.
Eleven paid holidays and two personal convenience days per fiscal year.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and supplemental term life insurance.
Flexible spending account options.
Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) contributions after six months of employment.
$70,000 of life insurance.
Deferred Compensation Plan.
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer match.
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.

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