Position SummaryFINANCE DIRECTOR Key areas of responsibility include:
- Lead the City's financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, and fiscal management activities.
- Provide financial guidance and recommendations to City administration and department leadership.
- Direct preparation and administration of the annual City budget, including revenue projections, tax levy calculations, and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) considerations.
- Oversee the City's debt management, borrowing, and financial reporting programs.
- Guide development of the City's Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Oversee preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report, including submissions to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
- Promote strong internal controls, sound financial practices, and compliance with applicable financial requirements. Provide leadership, direction, and professional development opportunities for Finance staff.
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR Key areas of responsibility include:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial processing activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, and financial reporting.
- Supervise and support Finance staff while promoting accuracy, accountability, and professional development.
- Maintain the integrity of the City's general and project ledgers, financial records, and internal controls.
- Coordinate annual audit preparation, financial statements, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with the development and administration of the annual City budget and Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
- Support payroll reporting, tax compliance, grant monitoring, and financial management activities.
- Serve as City Treasurer in accordance with Wisconsin statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with City departments to address financial questions, evaluate processes, and support sound financial decisions.
Salary InformationFinance Director Hiring Range: $121,875.90 - $148,989.63 per year. Full Finance Director Pay Range: $121,875.90 - $171,179.57 per year.
Assistant Finance Director Hiring Range: $86,380.82 - $105,597.96 per year. Full Assistant Finance Director Pay Range: $86,380.82 - $121,325.31 per year.
The City of Sun Prairie is a leader in employee benefits and wellness. This position is full-time (40 hours) and eligible for the following benefits:
- Enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System
- Health Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave - 4 hours per paid period
- Paid parental leave
- Paid caregiver leave
- Vacation allocation
- Vision Insurance (voluntary)
- Pet insurance (voluntary)
- Employee Wellness Clinic
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dress for your day dress code
- Language stipend for eligible employees
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Job DetailsBackground checks, reference checks, and credit checks are required as part of the selection process.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - Finance Director - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certification or designation as a CPA, MBA, MPA, CPFO, or CGFM.
- Ten years of progressive finance experience, including governmental accounting and supervisory experience.
Additional Preferred Qualification - Previous experience in municipal finance and familiarity with MUNIS financial software are preferred.
Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Finance Director - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Four to six years of accounting experience, including governmental accounting and supervisory experience.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered.
Additional Preferred Qualification - Previous experience in municipal finance and familiarity with MUNIS financial software are preferred
How To ApplyTo apply, please visit www.cityofsunprairie.com/jobs.
If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 608-825-1174 or HumanResources@cityofsunprairie.com.
Deadline to ApplyApplications will be accepted until position is filled. First review date is 11/20/26.
