RECRUITMENT BROCHURE
The Finance Professional We Are Looking For:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or public-sector finance management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating strong financial and administrative capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Municipal fund accounting experience is highly preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in comprehensive financial management, including budget development, forecasting, auditing, and internal controls.
- Experience supervising staff and managing multiple funds, including enterprise or utility operations.
Preferred Knowledge
- Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and familiarity with Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) reporting standards.
- Knowledge of Texas Truth-in-Taxation laws for annual property tax calculations and tax
- rate adoption.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and public-sector auditing standards.
- Proficiency in financial management software and spreadsheet applications.
- Familiarity with legal, ethical, and professional standards for municipal finance operations.
- Principles of efficient resource management, capital improvement planning, and long-term financial forecasting.
- Practices of public-sector administrative management, team leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Preferred Standards
- Integrity and sound judgment in all financial and organizational matters.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to connect fiscal policy with citywide goals.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
- Approachability and active community involvement, reflecting Dumas’s collaborative culture.
To Apply:
Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.
For more information on this position contact:
Michael Boese, President
michael@clearcareerpro.com
(214)550-2850 Ext. #4