DEPUTY FINANCE DIRECTOR

Salary: $93,512.97 - $130,940.74 Annually
Location : Dickinson, ND
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00446
Department: FINANCE & ADMIN. SERVICES
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Job Description
The City of Dickinson is seeking an experienced Deputy Finance Director to lead financial operations, oversee municipal accounting, and ensure compliance with government finance regulations. This role is responsible for supervising the Finance and Utility Billing divisions, managing city investments, debt, grants, and financial risk while ensuring transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Finance and Utility Billing operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Serve as the investment officer, public funds custodian, and financial risk manager.
• Oversee budget control, financial reporting, and external audits.
• Develop and enforce financial policies that safeguard city assets.
• Advise on capital projects, pension oversight, and financial strategy.
• Represent the City at public meetings, committees, and professional conferences.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or Master's degree desired.
• Experience: At least six years of governmental accounting experience, including supervisory roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Skills: Strong leadership, municipal finance knowledge, and proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Certifications: CPA, CGFM, or CPFO desired.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful role in shaping the financial future of Dickinson.
• Competitive salary, strong benefits package, and retirement plan.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Apply Today with a cover letter, resume, and transcript (if applicable)! Join us in leading the financial operations of a growing city.

City of Dickinson is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Employer-Paid Benefits

• Vacation
  • 96 hours annually (Years 1-5)
• Sick Leave
  • 96 hours annually
  • Up to 16 hours/year can be used as Personal Leave
• Longevity Pay
  • Annual pay based on tenure (After 5 Years)
• Bereavement Pay
  • 3 days per occurrence
  • Up to 9 days/year with supervisor approval
• Shift Differential Compensation (nonexempt employees only)
  • Additional pay for hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
• Weather & Emergency Closure Leave
  • Up to 8 hours pay for scheduled staff
  • Premium pay for essential staff required to work
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Up to $1500 per semester
• Paid Holidays
  • 12 holidays + 1 day for your birthday
    • Paid holidays: New Year's, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 8 free confidential counseling sessions for employees & dependents

Employer/Employee Shared-Cost Benefits

• Health Insurance
  • NDPERS Sanford Health Plan PPO
  • Employer share: 80%, Employee share: 20%
    • (Additional 1% paid each year of employment, once employed for 20 years coverage 100% city paid)
• • Rates: Family - $408.50/month (rate increase expected 7/1/25), Single - $168.99/month
• Flexible Spending Account
  • $450 annual contribution provided by the city for all Full-Time employees to be used for eligible medical expenses
• Mandatory Participation Retirement Plans
  • NDPERS Defined Contribution Retirement Plan: Employee 4%, Employer 5.26%, employee can elect to go up another 1-3% with a corresponding employer match in the first 30 days of employment.
  • NDPERS Defined Benefit Hybrid Public Safety Plan: Employee 5.5%, Employer 9.16%
• Life Insurance/AD&D (Principal)
  • $60,000 Term Life Insurance
  • Employer pays half premium; Employee share is $5.61/month
  • Dependent coverage available at additional cost along with additional voluntary life insurance

Employee-Paid Benefits

• West River Community Center Membership
  • 50% discount on annual membership
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HealthEquity)
  • Medical: Pre-tax up to $3200 for 2025 plus the employer's $450 contribution
  • Daycare: Pre-tax up to $5000 for 2025
• Vision Insurance (Principal/VSP)
  • Employee Only - $9.80/month
  • Employee + Spouse - $16.50/month
  • Employee + Children - $16.83/month
  • Family - $26.63/month
• Dental Insurance (Principal)
  • Low Plan (up to $1000 coverage/year)
    • Employee Only - $33.04/month
    • Employee + Spouse - $66.54/month
    • Employee + Child(ren) - $81.44/month
    • Family- $122.67/month
  • High Plan (up to $2000 coverage/year)
    • Employee Only - $41.65/month
    • Employee + Spouse - $84.55/month
    • Employee + Child(ren) - $99.69/month
    • Family- $151.55/month
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
  • Roth or Pre-Tax options available
• Aflac
  • Supplemental insurance (e.g., Short Term Disability, Cancer Care, Accident, etc.)

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