- Salary
- $145k – $215k/yr
- Location
- Goodyear, AZ, AZ, US
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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Hiring Salary: $145,163– $215,496 DOE/DOQ
The City of Goodyear, Arizona is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance Director to help shape the financial future of one of the fastest growing and most innovative communities in the Southwest. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing executive team in a city that blends strategic growth with fiscal responsibility, where your leadership will directly influence major initiatives, infrastructure investments, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise, but also a visionary mindset—someone who can modernize financial operations, guide complex decision-making, and serve as a trusted advisor to elected officials and city leadership. In Goodyear, you won’t just manage finances—you’ll play a pivotal role in building a thriving, resilient community.
Recruitment Brochure
Interested candidates should apply immediately. The City may close the recruitment at any time once a suitably strong group of candidates has been established.
Click here to applyFor additional information please contact:
Bryan Noblett | [email protected] | (916) 217-3696.
• Planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the activities of the Finance Department by developing and implementing City guidelines, maintaining the City’s financial records, preparing reports and revenue forecasts, conducting cost studies, developing policies, preparing financial plans, processing accounts, and maintaining an interface with department systems. The Finance Director additionally oversees the functions of all divisions of the Finance Department.
• Overseeing budget preparation and facilitating the Executive Budget Committee and the Audit Committee by planning budget guidelines and instructions, reviewing departmental budget requests and recommendations, preparing budget proposals, monitoring
departmental budget execution, recommending budget adjustments, and linking City and Department strategic plans to the budget.
• Analyzing and monitoring the City’s financial condition, making recommendations for improvement to the City Manager, and City Council if necessary.
• Developing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships between the Finance Department and all City departments. Coordinating activities with the Deputy City Managers and other department directors on matters affecting their areas of
responsibilities.
• Providing an environment that motivates, coaches, and mentors employees to perform at their best and developing talent for future needs of the organization.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, management information systems, accounting or finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable, as is
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience working in finance management, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility, is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous municipal finance experience in Arizona.
Skills
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