We’re seeking a skilled government finance professional who embraces new technology and also enjoys interfacing with the public and working cross-functionally with all City departments, for an in-person position during the core hours of 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with the possibility of expanded hours driven by workload.  As the ideal candidate for this role, you will be passionate about mentoring others, developing accurate financial reports/analyses to aid in strategic decision-making, and view both internal and external customer service as a top priority.     

In this role, you will be a leader and mentor to the Accounting Specialists on the finance team and a trusted management partner to the Director of Finance, ensuring the integrity of the accounting records, related reports, and procurement process.  You will participate in the development and implementation of the department’s goals, policies, procedures and priorities.  Your passion for learning will be supported through professional development, membership in professional organizations and by the inclusive leadership style of the Director of Finance.  

You will showcase your technical skills a.) using Excel to perform complex financial analyses and projections; b.) as the designated “super user” for the general ledger module and c.) by supporting the super-users for the other key finance modules such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and special assessments as the City begins an upgrade to its new accounting system in the next few months.  This will be an exciting opportunity to evaluate and aid in decision-making for all of these modules.

You will be working with an exceptional team that is collaborative, supportive, inspires each other and takes pride in their work. The City offers outstanding benefits, stability, a respectful work culture and many challenging and rewarding projects you will apply your expertise to. 

The Education and Experience required that will help you succeed in this role includes

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or related field required, master’s degree in a related field preferred and
• Minimum five years progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in municipal or governmental financial management with substantial work in accounting, budget preparation, administration, analysis, and organization-wide coordination; or

We value your professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.  Some of the key KSAs important for this role include 

Knowledge of 

• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, statements, and guidance materials and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Financial planning, analysis and projections
• Methods and techniques of budget preparation and execution, grant administration, grant audits, and procurement process
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, policies and procedures

Skill in

• Use of independent judgment and effective decision-making, as well as effective problem-solving
• Analytical, statistical, and mathematical preparation of complex financial analyses and reports
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Computer systems and applications including, but not limited to, financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office products, with a demonstrated intermediate to advanced skill set in Microsoft Excel; Tyler Technologies’ ERP system, and report-writing 

Ability to

• Mentor, train and provide strategic direction for staff
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data
• Establish priorities and organize workload effectively and efficiently to complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.

Grade 118 – 40 Hours Per Week 

Hiring Pay Range: $80,267.90 - $101,000, DOQ 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Emergency Status: Non -Essential

We love our City and we think you’ll love it too!   If you’re passionate about serving and supporting the Westminster community and enjoy working with others who are too, we welcome you to apply for this key role in our Finance Department. 

Read about the City's benefits here: https://www.westminstermd.gov/138/Human-Resources 

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To apply for this position online, please complete Part 1 and Part 2 below:                 

Part 1 - Application for Employment             

Part 2 - Equal Employment Opportunity Data

Applications for this position will first be reviewed on June 20, 2025.   

The City of Westminster is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is actively seeking a diverse applicant pool and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.