Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The City of College Park, a progressive and diverse community of 35,000 in Maryland, seeks an experienced professional to direct and manage its Department of Finance to continue building on the strong foundation that our retiring colleague will leave. The Director plays a critical role in shaping the City’s 29+ million-dollar budget and financial strategy, supporting long-term planning, and ensuring fiscal sustainability.

This executive-level position reports to the City Manager and will oversee the development, direction, and management of the City of College Park’s financial operations, including a comprehensive program of managing and safeguarding the City's financial assets while facilitating the effective use of public tax dollars. As the City’s Chief Financial Officer, the director is responsible for the City Manager's administration of all the City's financial affairs.

Some responsibilities include budget preparation, investment management, economic forecasting, and oversight of accounting, payroll, financial policies, bookkeeping, and auditing. Specifically, the individual: 

• Prepares and administers the City’s annual budget.
• Provides recommendations to enhance the City’s financial performance.
• Oversees seven experienced employees, covering payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, investments, auditing, debt management, contracts, etc.
• Develops and maintains the City’s accounting systems and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with City policy, state and federal regulations, and government accounting standards.
• Prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Ensures adequate controls are in place to safeguard the City's financial assets.

The ideal candidate will display high integrity, enthusiasm for customer service and quality improvement, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and will encourage an atmosphere of collaboration and open communication.

Required qualifications are:

• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, preferably in local government.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
• CPA License
• Experience managing staff.

Although not required, preference will be given to those with a master’s degree or GFOA certification. For over 40 years, the city has consecutively received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Award and Certificate of Achievement Award. The Director is responsible for ongoing submissions.

The hiring range is anticipated to be $150,000 to $170,000, depending on experience. The city offers a generous benefits package, including Maryland State Retirement.

All applications must include a cover letter and resume to be considered for the first review of candidates, before September 5, 2025.  Please complete an application at www.collegeparkmd.gov. The City of College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.