Salary: $106,937.00 - $140,305.00 Annually
Location : Davenport, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2046
Department: Finance
Division: Finance Administration
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Non-Bargaining
Definition Manages the City's revenue collection, cash management, and financial forecasting activities; also directs and manages the daily operations of the Finance Department as assigned.
The City also offers the following benefits (subject to change):
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 5% of the employee's income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to non-bargaining, management exempt employees)
- 13 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Examples Of Duties Manages the billing and collection of all utility bills, fees, fines, taxes, special assessments, grant reimbursements, and other revenue sources; prepares deposit slips and deposits funds into designated banks; coordinates grant disbursements; prepares and maintains delinquent accounts reports;
Coordinates collections on non-sufficient fund accounts; certifies delinquent accounts that can be levied on delinquent account holders' properties;
Establishes policies, procedures, and standards to ensure proper internal controls are in place;
Supervises, schedules, trains, and directs the work of employees; participates in the interview and selection processes and may make employment decisions including the evaluation of employee performance and discipline;
Manages the City's investments including development of investment reports and routinely updating the investment policy as necessary;
Participates in the annual budget preparation process; prepares both short- and long-range forecasting reports;
May coordinate the development and maintenance of other departmental policies and procedures for other divisions as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer;
Oversee the implementation and successful ongoing maintenance of the financial enterprise system and any other finance related software or applications;
May participate in the development of statistical reports, financial analysis, forecasting reports, etc. for the City Council or other legislative bodies as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer;
Participates in planning, directing/coordinating, through other managers, the department's work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
As requested, represents the Finance Department to other City Departments, elected officials, or outside agencies;
Assumes management oversight for the daily operations of the department personnel, services, and activities, at the direction or in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer;
May respond to and resolve difficult citizen inquiries/complaints;
Coordinates and directs customer experience enhancements, facilitates implementation and support of financial reporting advancements and business decision-making tools, and provides direct assistance and support to the Chief Financial Officer on special assignments, departmental initiatives, and city-wide programs;
May perform any other duties as assigned;
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or closely related field and five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain throughout duration of employment.
Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees: - Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug
- Pension
- 457 retirement plan contributions
- Retirement health savings plan contributions
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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