The Director of Finance is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and partners with and reports directly to the Assistant City Manager to provide strategic leadership and management of the City of Pearland's finance accounting and utility billing functions. The Director administers investment/treasury policies and practices, take responsibility for revenue and expenditures, utility billing, and asset management. With a focus on exceptional customer service, the Director of Finance manages, inspires, and supports the staff members' operations and work activities to deliver value to the Pearland community. As part of the City's emergency management team, the Director of Finance must be able to respond rapidly during critical events.
The Director earns a competitive salary of $140,000 - $170,000/year, based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave , and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND
The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods , and superb quality of life . Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas , Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation .
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth . Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
Key responsibilities include :

• Preparation of the annual CAFR, and monthly financial reporting
• Working with City departments to anticipate and fund operational needs.
• Coordinating the annual audit and review, recommend and oversee internal accounting control procedures
• Preparing revenue forecasts and performing financial trend analysis and reviewing sales and other tax collections and fees for services.
• Analyzing tax and utility rates and other user fees and recommending changes to reflect the cost of services.
• Recommending bond sales and debt service payments and coordinating the financial advisory services needed for these functions, preparing financial information for bond elections.
• Maintaining fixed asset inventory and schedule of City property.

Ideal Candidate: The next Director of Finance will be an experienced professional who is a dedicated and ethical leader. The City seeks a candidate with exceptional integrity and interpersonal skills. A commitment to work effectively with all members of the organization to deliver a high level of service is vital.
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures is essential. The Director of Finance must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data; prepare and present accurate, detailed reports; and make independent judgments
• Effectively supervise subordinates
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

Becoming the Pearland Director of Finance is a unique opportunity:

• To serve the City in a capacity that manifests positive change throughout the organization
• To deliver a high level of fiscal and customer services to internal and external stakeholders
• To effect change in how government services are delivered to the community in a growing, dynamic environment
• To change Pearland and the experience of those who live here for the better

Education & Experience
The new Director of Finance must have a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or closely related field. A Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Government Finance Officer credentials are highly desired.
The chosen candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, as well as previous experience in supervision of direct and non-direct reports. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, financial and account software is required.