Finance Director jobs in North Dakota

Finance Director directs an organization's financial policies, planning, reporting and controls. Oversees all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, risk, tax, and treasury. Being a Finance Director generally is the second most senior finance executive. Requires a master's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent. Additionally, Finance Director may require the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Typically reports to chief financial officer (CFO). The Finance Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Finance Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Finance Director
  • City of West Fargo
  • Fargo, ND FULL_TIME
  • Under administrative direction, the Finance Director is responsible for the management of accounting, debt/treasury management, special assessments, utility billing, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and investments of the City. This individual also provides management, leadership, and coordination over all areas of fiscal operations, forecasting, and analysis for the City. 

    • Directs the daily financial administration of the City; develops, executes, and manages the annual budget; manages investments; reconciles monthly bank statements; prepares various financial statements; performs short-term and long-term financial analysis and planning.
    • Assesses risk and provides review of agreements and contracts for financial risk and financial needs and manages proper insurances and levels of coverage.
    • Supervises and manages activities and work processes of a staff of professional and clerical employees engaged in maintaining the general ledger, payroll, purchasing, capital asset records, utility accounts, receipt and disbursement of funds, general reception, and budgetary functions of the City. Establishes guidelines and policies to ensure effective and efficient operations; organizes regular meetings; reviews, plans, and assigns duties; directs the work of staff; oversees staff training and development; provides work directives and guidance.
    • Works with the external auditors to prepare annual, audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB rules and regulations.
    • Arranges for the issuance of bonds and other instruments of debt; manages the debt service funds to ensure adequate revenues are available to settle short-term and long-term debt obligations.
    • Manages the City's cash flows and banking arrangements, including the collection of monies due, safeguarding, investment of funds, and payment of monies owed in a timely manner.
    • Confers with the City Commission, City Administrator, and department heads concerning financial strategies and needs.
    • Implements, directs and monitors internal financial controls, including controls for utility billing, cash receipting, payroll, fixed assets, special assessments, capital projects and construction contracts; oversees the collection and disbursement of City funds; monitors and ensures the compliance of City policies and local, state and federal laws and regulations.
    • Attends and/or participates in operational meetings, including department head, Emergency Operations Center, Economic Development, Special Assessment, and City Commission; provides input regarding accounting, funding, budgeting and information requests or directives.
    • Manages the coordination of all City elections.
    • Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, including records archive management.
    • Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
    • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
    • Eight or more years of experience in financial management.
    • Three or more years of payroll experience.
    • Five or more years of supervisory experience.
    • Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
    • Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, subordinates, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
    • Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Certified Public Accountant.
    • Experience in local government financial management.
    • Knowledge of North Dakota state laws regarding local government requirements for special assessments and tax assessments.

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YMCA Finance Director
  • YMCA
  • Bismarck, ND FULL_TIME
  • As the Finance Director, you will provide leadership and oversight for all financial aspects of the organization. Job Description CHANGE LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS. As the Finance Director , you will prov...
  • 15 Days Ago

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IT Analyst
  • North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
  • Bismarck, ND FULL_TIME
  • Are you a forward-thinking IT professional looking to contribute your skills to a mission driven organization? If so, this opportunity may be for you!At the core of everything we do, the North Dakota ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Financial Accountant
  • North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
  • Bismarck, ND FULL_TIME
  • Summary of Work As an Accountant, you will be part of our fiscal team. The duties of the successful candidate will include: Create daily entries in the agency's accounting system to accurately record ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Payment Specialist
  • North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
  • Bismarck, ND FULL_TIME
  • Buying a home is a major life achievement. North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s (NDHFA) Homeownership Division works with homebuyers and financial housing partners across the state to make affordable...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Loan Specialist Tech
  • North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
  • Bismarck, ND FULL_TIME
  • Buying a home is a major life achievement. North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s (NDHFA) Homeownership Division works with homebuyers and financial housing partners across the state to make affordable...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Finance Director
  • Pulsar Eco Products LLC
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Pulsar Products, a family-owned leader in the stationery, gifts, and promotional items industry, is on a trajectory of r...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Director
  • Addiction Recovery Care
  • Louisa, KY
  • About Addiction Recovery Care At Addiction Recovery Care we incorporate the best practices of clinical drug addiction tr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Boston, MA
  • Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated Finance Director in our Springfield, Massachusetts location.This job ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Worcester, MA
  • Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated Finance Director in our Springfield, Massachusetts location.This job ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Director
  • The Judge Group
  • Hartford, CT
  • Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated Finance Director in our Springfield, Massachusetts location.This job ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Director
  • Oldcastle Infrastructure
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, ene...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Director
  • Experis
  • New London, WI
  • Our client, a premier Non-profit, is seeking an interim Finance Director to lead the team until a permanent Director can...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Finance Director
  • Tandym Group
  • New York, NY
  • An asset management firm in New York City is currently seeking a new Finance Director to join their growing CRE Finance ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

North Dakota is a Midwestern state of the United States. It borders Canada and lies at the center of the North American continent. The geographic center of North America is near the town of Rugby. Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota, and Fargo is the largest city. Soil is North Dakota's most precious resource. It is the base of the state's great agricultural wealth. But North Dakota also has enormous mineral resources. These mineral resources include billions of tons of lignite coal. In addition, North Dakota has large oil reserves. Petroleum was discovered in the state in 1951 and quickly...
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Income Estimation for Finance Director jobs
$170,265 to $254,092

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