Located on the south bank of the Missouri River, Independence is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area and the fifth largest city in the state. It is a city known not just for its rich history but also as a thriving community that offers a quality lifestyle for its residents. With a resilient and growing economy, diverse culture, and strong sense of community, Independence is truly a great place to live and work.
Independence is a full-service charter city operating under a council-manager form of government. The mayor and two council positions are elected at large; the four remaining positions serve single-member districts.
The City of Independence is seeking a visionary and innovative municipal finance leader to steer its fiscal operations and uphold the highest standards of integrity as the new Finance Director. After a period of flux due to retirements and other circumstances, the organization’s Finance Department is prime for stable leadership over a strong team of public servants committed to excellence on behalf of the organization and community.
This role requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or a related field and at least six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in government finance and employee management.
Ten (10) or more years of experience in local government finance is highly desirable, as is experience with Missouri tax structures and status as a CPA or CPFO.
Independence is offering a salary range of $125,257 to $187,885 for this position, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Deadline for the first review of applications: 10/13/24
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