City of Flagstaff, AZ
Salary: $42.55 - $63.83 Hourly
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Job Number: 121-25
Division: Management Services
Section: Finance
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 4:00 PM Arizona
Work Week: Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Pre-employment Requirements: None
Budgeted Min: $42.55
Budgeted Max: $53.19
Additional Information: This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. Therefore, all starting salaries above the midpoint require further review and additional approval.
Description
Are you someone who is ready to make a difference within their local community? If so, the City of Flagstaff is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! As the City's newest Assistant Finance Director you will actively support and uphold the City's stated mission and values. The Assistant Finance Director also supports the Finance Director in managing the city's financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting. This role involves supervising and supporting accounting staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, helping develop policies for sound fiscal management and ensuring financial transparency to our community and stakeholders. By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on our employees and the community we serve.
Examples of the Work Performed
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.
Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $88,504.00 - $132,766.40 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact and Council changes.
The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!
The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.
INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.
For comprehensive information on the City's benefits package, please visit
RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya,Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field?
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Do you have five years of experience in Finance/Accounting administration?
03
Do you have three years of supervisory experience of a responsible nature?
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If you do not meet the minimum requirements listed above, do you have education, experience, and training equivalent to them? If so, please describe how you meet the requirements.
Required Question
Location : Flagstaff, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt; Benefit Eligible
Job Number: 121-25
Division: Management Services
Section: Finance
Opening Date: 08/22/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 4:00 PM Arizona
Work Week: Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Pre-employment Requirements: None
Budgeted Min: $42.55
Budgeted Max: $53.19
Additional Information: This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. Therefore, all starting salaries above the midpoint require further review and additional approval.
Description
Are you someone who is ready to make a difference within their local community? If so, the City of Flagstaff is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! As the City's newest Assistant Finance Director you will actively support and uphold the City's stated mission and values. The Assistant Finance Director also supports the Finance Director in managing the city's financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting. This role involves supervising and supporting accounting staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations, helping develop policies for sound fiscal management and ensuring financial transparency to our community and stakeholders. By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on our employees and the community we serve.
Examples of the Work Performed
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Directs the day-to-day operations of the accounting program with assistance from the Assistant Finance Manager.
- Oversees and manages the coordination of the annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR),Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Award (SEFA) and Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR) and other financial reports.
- Responsible for the proper supervision, procedures, policies, internal controls and operations of the accounting programs.
- Oversees the selection, assignment, scheduling, productivity, performance evaluation, development and discipline of assigned personnel.
- Supervises staff by training, coordinating, providing technical assistance and reviewing their work.
- Develops and establishes goals, performance objectives, and work plans for Finance section and staff.
- Responsible to the Finance Director that all federal, state, and local laws and regulations are being met within assigned areas of responsibility. Assures citizen, employee and regulatory agency complaints and inquiries are followed up on and resolved.
- Establishes and conducts reviews and analyses of new programs and techniques in the area of accounting and makes any necessary changes to improve the effectiveness of the program.
- Oversees, reviews and ensure compliance for federal and state grant financial reimbursements.
- Reviews and prepares workpapers, reconciliations and assists external auditors on the annual financial audit.
- Reviews and prepares adjusting journals to financial records.
- Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure proper reporting of financial information in accordance with established accounting practices and rules.
- Supervises the maintenance, confidentiality, and legal retention of financial records or files.
- Consults with the Finance Director regarding financial issues and assists in resolution.
- Advises and counsels with City divisions on final policies and procedures, operations and work-related issues.
- Advises the Finance Director of financial matters and activities through oral and written reports.
- Develops and modifies financial administrative policies and procedures.
- May be called upon for presentations, or to represent the Finance section at staff meetings or professional gatherings.
- Investigates and resolves accounting issues that cannot be handled by other Finance employees.
- Keeps the Finance Director advised of section activities and issues through written and oral reports.
- Attends and represents the Finance section at Council meetings and workshops, and other meetings as assigned by the Finance Director.
- In the absence of the Finance Director, may serve in that capacity.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Five years of experience in Finance/Accounting administration.
- Three years of supervisory experience of a responsible nature.
- Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
- Master's Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
- CPA Certification.
- Three years of professional level experience of a progressive, responsible nature in governmental accounting and/or budgeting.
- Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
CURRENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to work with a committed team making a difference in our community. Located in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, AZ, you'll enjoy a unique quality of life with outdoor recreation, stunning scenery and a welcoming community.
Our total compensation package includes best-in-class benefits and an annual salary of $88,504.00 - $132,766.40 based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
- Arizona State Retirement System with 100% Match
- Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) with a mandatory contribution rate of 12%
- 457 Deferred Compensation Options
- Up to 4% Annual Pay for Performance Increase
- Group Insurance including Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- Flexible & Health Savings Accounts
- 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty
- Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance
- First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Clinic, Telehealth, Wellness Program & Incentives
- Tobacco Cessation Program
- Employer Assistance Program
- Recognition includingWorkaversary, Wonderful Outstanding Worker (WOW), On-the-Spot, 7k Award, and City Manager's Excellence Awards
- Employee Discounts:MountainlineBus Eco Pass,Aquaplex, and Recreation Centers
Please note that Compensation and Benefits are subject to change based on future policy change, budgetary impact and Council changes.
The City of Flagstaff is looking for team members who are passionate about community, innovation, and quality of life. Come be a part of this cool community and see why the City of Flagstaff is a great place to work!
The City belongs to Northern Arizona Public Employees Benefit Trust (NAPEBT), a consortium formed to combine resources and leverage buying power in order to provide comprehensive and cost-effective benefits to employees. NAPEBT currently includes the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff Unified School District, Mountain Line, Kachina Village Improvement District, and the Coconino County Accommodation School. NAPEBT continually works to ensure a better benefits package than any of the employers could offer individually, which keeps benefits costs down for employees.
INSURANCE
Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability options.
For comprehensive information on the City's benefits package, please visit
RETIREMENT
Employees are members of Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), or the Elected Officials Retirement Plan (EORP) based on eligibility requirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may make pre- or post-tax contributions to a 457 Retirement Plan through Voya,Nationwide, or Mission Square account via Payroll Deduction.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare benefits, Arizona State or Public Safety Retirement, annual vacation, 13 paid holidays, paid Parental Leave, an offsite health clinic, Employee Assistance Program, wellness program and incentives, First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance Program, and so much more. The City of Flagstaff is a Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness Employer. To view comprehensive benefits information, click
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have five years of experience in Finance/Accounting administration?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have three years of supervisory experience of a responsible nature?
- Yes
- No
04
If you do not meet the minimum requirements listed above, do you have education, experience, and training equivalent to them? If so, please describe how you meet the requirements.
Required Question