City of Roseville, MN
Overview
Summary Application Period: October 20, 2025 - Open until filled with first review of applications on November 3, 2025. Finance Director
brochure: https://cityofroseville.com/DocumentCenter/View/38654/rv-finance-director-packet The Finance Director is a Department Head level position, responsible for all aspects of the Finance department including budget and finance, accounting and license center operations, and developing, implementing and maintaining practices and standards for financial and accounting services. The Director provides both strategic and operational leadership for the City’s financial management and planning functions, ensuring fiscal integrity and alignment with community and Council priorities. This position also serves as an advisor to the City Manager, Council and department leadership, connecting financial decisions to strategic goals and priorities. The Finance Director is responsible for planning and organizing the implementation of projects, administering all Finance department activities, policy development, program planning, budget management, administration and operational direction of the Finance department. The Director fosters a collaborative team culture within the department and across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Provide strategic direction for the department and manage overall department performance toward meeting department, organization, and City Council goals.
Assist the City Manager in advancing organizational priorities and serve as a strategic advisor to the City Manager and leadership team, providing clear, actionable fiscal analysis and guidance.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with department leaders, Council, and community partners to ensure financial strategies and decisions align with organizational goals and priorities.
Oversee all fiscal reporting activities including the annual comprehensive financial report, debt management, bond issuance, and investment of City funds.
Prepare, manage and monitor the City’s annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with the City Manager.
Administer the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and develop other long-term financial plans to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Analyze, interpret and communicate financial operating results and develop fiscal policies and strategies for City Manager and City Council.
Provide fiscal analysis to Metro-INET and serve as the Fiscal agent for Metro-INET and Visit Roseville.
Oversee all supervision, training, support and mentoring of Finance Department employees.
Provide financial and strategic oversight for the City’s Passport and Motor Vehicle License Center. Work closely with the License Center Manager to ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused operations that support strong financial performance for the City.
Administer, develop and implement department policies, services and programs in coordination with the city’s strategic equity initiatives.
Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to Council, staff, and community members including policy recommendations regarding department functions and oversight.
Serve as liaison to the Finance Commission.
Continually show respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Exhibit sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences in all duties performed on behalf of the City to support Roseville in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment and community.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience/Education Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field;
OR a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field with a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation;
OR a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field and at least 5 years of experience leading complex financial operations in a government sector environment.
7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, including experience with governmental or fund accounting.
3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience applying GAAP and GASB standards and preparing financial statements.
Experience preparing and managing operating and capital budgets.
Knowledge of financial forecasting, debt management, and investment practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, with the public and elected officials.
Ability to lead collaboratively.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Excel and financial management or ERP systems.
Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most work is in a normal office environment. Limited lifting of 20 pounds or less is required. The Finance Director is responsible for diverse matters, some of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 45-70% of time, work is performed at the highest level of detail or pressure of deadlines.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): sitting
Activities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): talking, hearing, repetitive motions
Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): standing, walking
Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, eye/hand/foot coordination
Benefits
The City of Roseville offers a wide range of benefits to benefit eligible employees. As full-time or part-time regular employee of the City of Roseville, you and your family can participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan. Also known as a Cafeteria Plan, this plan allows you to participate in the medical, health savings account or health reimbursement account, dental, life insurance, health care and dependent care (day care) spending accounts, and deferred compensation plans on a pre-tax basis as eligibility allows. The City has four contribution tiers in the cafeteria plan (Single, Single +1, Family, and Opt Out) for eligible employees to select benefits from. The City also offers a pension and disability insurance coverage to eligible staff and a generous amount of holidays and other time off.
Application Questions (selected responses)
01 What best describes your level of education?
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of experience leading complex financial operations in a government-sector environment
None of the above
02 How many years of professional experience do you have in accounting or financial management?
10+ years
7-9 years
5-6 years
Less than 5 years
03 Have you worked with fund accounting or governmental accounting systems (GASB/GAAP)?
Yes, extensive experience (lead or oversight role)
Some exposure (support or review role)
No direct experience
04 How many years of experience do you have in a leadership or supervisory role?
5+ years of supervisory experience
3-4 years of supervisory experience
1-2 years of supervisory experience
No supervisory experience
05 What best describes the type of staff you have supervised?
Professional or technical finance staff
Administrative or Clerical staff
Temporary, Seasonal, or Interns
Other
06 What is the largest annual budget you\'ve helped prepare or manage?
$50 million or more
$20 - $49 million
Under $20 million
I have not prepared or managed a budget
07 What was your role in the budget process?
Led the full budget development and management process for multi-fund organization, presented data to leadership
Served as primary lead for one or more departments or major funds within a multi-fund organization, significant involvement in analysis, forecasting and reporting
Assisted or Co-led development of departmental or division budgets, contributed to budget monitoring or data preparation
Provided limited support for budget development or monitoring
No direct budget development or management experience
08 Have you been responsible for preparing or overseeing an Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) or annual audit?
Yes, primary responsibility
Yes, assisted or supported the process
Yes, with limited exposure
No
09 Which best describes your work experience in public or nonprofit finance?
Extensive municipal or governmental finance experience
Some experience in public or nonprofit sector
Private sector experience of comparable complexity (Corporate controller, CFO, Audit Manager serving public clients, etc.)
None
10 Please indicate any current professional certifications you hold 11 The City of Roseville’s core values are Equity, Integrity, Safety, Community, and Accountability. Describe a decision you made that reflects these values in action. What guided your approach, and what was the outcome? Required Question
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Summary Application Period: October 20, 2025 - Open until filled with first review of applications on November 3, 2025. Finance Director
brochure: https://cityofroseville.com/DocumentCenter/View/38654/rv-finance-director-packet The Finance Director is a Department Head level position, responsible for all aspects of the Finance department including budget and finance, accounting and license center operations, and developing, implementing and maintaining practices and standards for financial and accounting services. The Director provides both strategic and operational leadership for the City’s financial management and planning functions, ensuring fiscal integrity and alignment with community and Council priorities. This position also serves as an advisor to the City Manager, Council and department leadership, connecting financial decisions to strategic goals and priorities. The Finance Director is responsible for planning and organizing the implementation of projects, administering all Finance department activities, policy development, program planning, budget management, administration and operational direction of the Finance department. The Director fosters a collaborative team culture within the department and across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Provide strategic direction for the department and manage overall department performance toward meeting department, organization, and City Council goals.
Assist the City Manager in advancing organizational priorities and serve as a strategic advisor to the City Manager and leadership team, providing clear, actionable fiscal analysis and guidance.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with department leaders, Council, and community partners to ensure financial strategies and decisions align with organizational goals and priorities.
Oversee all fiscal reporting activities including the annual comprehensive financial report, debt management, bond issuance, and investment of City funds.
Prepare, manage and monitor the City’s annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with the City Manager.
Administer the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and develop other long-term financial plans to ensure fiscal sustainability.
Analyze, interpret and communicate financial operating results and develop fiscal policies and strategies for City Manager and City Council.
Provide fiscal analysis to Metro-INET and serve as the Fiscal agent for Metro-INET and Visit Roseville.
Oversee all supervision, training, support and mentoring of Finance Department employees.
Provide financial and strategic oversight for the City’s Passport and Motor Vehicle License Center. Work closely with the License Center Manager to ensure efficient, compliant, and customer-focused operations that support strong financial performance for the City.
Administer, develop and implement department policies, services and programs in coordination with the city’s strategic equity initiatives.
Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to Council, staff, and community members including policy recommendations regarding department functions and oversight.
Serve as liaison to the Finance Commission.
Continually show respect for diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and interests. Exhibit sensitivity to the needs of diverse audiences in all duties performed on behalf of the City to support Roseville in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment and community.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Experience/Education Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field;
OR a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field with a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation;
OR a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field and at least 5 years of experience leading complex financial operations in a government sector environment.
7 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, including experience with governmental or fund accounting.
3 years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience applying GAAP and GASB standards and preparing financial statements.
Experience preparing and managing operating and capital budgets.
Knowledge of financial forecasting, debt management, and investment practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, with the public and elected officials.
Ability to lead collaboratively.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Excel and financial management or ERP systems.
Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most work is in a normal office environment. Limited lifting of 20 pounds or less is required. The Finance Director is responsible for diverse matters, some of which have deadlines and require significant attention to detail. Approximately 45-70% of time, work is performed at the highest level of detail or pressure of deadlines.
Activities that occur constantly (5–8 hours/shift): sitting
Activities that occur frequently (2–5 hours/shift): talking, hearing, repetitive motions
Activities that occur occasionally (up to 2 hours/shift): standing, walking
Activities that occur rarely (do not exist as regular part of job): lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, eye/hand/foot coordination
Benefits
The City of Roseville offers a wide range of benefits to benefit eligible employees. As full-time or part-time regular employee of the City of Roseville, you and your family can participate in the Flexible Benefits Plan. Also known as a Cafeteria Plan, this plan allows you to participate in the medical, health savings account or health reimbursement account, dental, life insurance, health care and dependent care (day care) spending accounts, and deferred compensation plans on a pre-tax basis as eligibility allows. The City has four contribution tiers in the cafeteria plan (Single, Single +1, Family, and Opt Out) for eligible employees to select benefits from. The City also offers a pension and disability insurance coverage to eligible staff and a generous amount of holidays and other time off.
Application Questions (selected responses)
01 What best describes your level of education?
Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three (3) years of experience leading complex financial operations in a government-sector environment
None of the above
02 How many years of professional experience do you have in accounting or financial management?
10+ years
7-9 years
5-6 years
Less than 5 years
03 Have you worked with fund accounting or governmental accounting systems (GASB/GAAP)?
Yes, extensive experience (lead or oversight role)
Some exposure (support or review role)
No direct experience
04 How many years of experience do you have in a leadership or supervisory role?
5+ years of supervisory experience
3-4 years of supervisory experience
1-2 years of supervisory experience
No supervisory experience
05 What best describes the type of staff you have supervised?
Professional or technical finance staff
Administrative or Clerical staff
Temporary, Seasonal, or Interns
Other
06 What is the largest annual budget you\'ve helped prepare or manage?
$50 million or more
$20 - $49 million
Under $20 million
I have not prepared or managed a budget
07 What was your role in the budget process?
Led the full budget development and management process for multi-fund organization, presented data to leadership
Served as primary lead for one or more departments or major funds within a multi-fund organization, significant involvement in analysis, forecasting and reporting
Assisted or Co-led development of departmental or division budgets, contributed to budget monitoring or data preparation
Provided limited support for budget development or monitoring
No direct budget development or management experience
08 Have you been responsible for preparing or overseeing an Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) or annual audit?
Yes, primary responsibility
Yes, assisted or supported the process
Yes, with limited exposure
No
09 Which best describes your work experience in public or nonprofit finance?
Extensive municipal or governmental finance experience
Some experience in public or nonprofit sector
Private sector experience of comparable complexity (Corporate controller, CFO, Audit Manager serving public clients, etc.)
None
10 Please indicate any current professional certifications you hold 11 The City of Roseville’s core values are Equity, Integrity, Safety, Community, and Accountability. Describe a decision you made that reflects these values in action. What guided your approach, and what was the outcome? Required Question
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