Salary: $126,464.00 - $177,049.60 Annually
Location : City of Kingman, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: NEW
Department: Finance
Division: Finance Administration
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
Remote Employment: No
CDL Type: Class C
Pre-employment Requirements: Fingerprinting
Work Week: Monday - Thursday 7:00AM - 6:00PM
Budgeted Min: $60.80
Budgeted Max: $85.12
Additional Information: This position is posted with the full salary range indicating future potential earnings; however, the actual hiring salary for this position is dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications above minimum requirements and position funding. Therefore, all starting salaries above the midpoint require further review and additional approval.
About The RoleCITY OF KINGMANFINANCE DIRECTORFINANCESALARY GRADE 127$126,464 - $177,050 / ANNUALLY$60.80 - $85.12 / (HIRE IN RANGE: DOQ)POSITION IS FLSA EXEMPTMONDAY - THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM As a key leader in our Finance Department, you will direct and manage the City's core financial operations under the general direction of the Deputy City Manager /Chief Financial Officer. In this role, you will lead accounting, budgeting, multi-year revenue and expenditure forecasting, capital improvement planning, debt administration, purchasing, and treasury management (including permitted investments, cash flow analysis, and market risk assessment). Serving as the primary department-level technical authority, you will oversee internal controls, manage financial risk to safeguard public assets, and coordinate complex Citywide financial initiatives across multiple departments. You will ensure all operations comply with federal and state regulations, expenditure limitations, and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
About YouYou are a seasoned municipal finance professional with deep technical expertise in governmental accounting, GAAP/GASB standards, municipal budgeting, and internal audit controls. You possess strong supervisory and leadership abilities to train, mentor, and evaluate department staff while promoting accountability and continuous improvement. An exceptional communicator and strategic thinker, you have a proven track record of translating complex financial models, cash flow trends, ACFR reports, and budget proposals into clear, actionable presentations for the City Manager, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer, City Council, department directors, external auditors, and community stakeholders. Above all, you operate with high ethical standards, sound professional judgment, and absolute integrity in managing public resources.
What You'll Need To Be Successful In This RoleEducation and experience:- Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible managerial, supervisory, and administrative experience in government finance, accounting, budgeting, or a closely related field, including significant supervisory, management, or administrative responsibility.
- OR an equivalent combination of education, experience and training equivalent to the above minimum requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS- Valid Arizona Driver's License or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire.
What You'll Do For The City Of KingmanFinancial Reporting, Accounting & Audit Oversight (35%): Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, utility billing, assets, and grant administration. Manage the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), financial statements, and regulatory reports. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, implement new GASB pronouncements, and ensure strong internal controls to safeguard public assets and maintain full legal compliance.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning (30%): Lead the development, administration, and monitoring of the City's annual operating budget and five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Develop multi-year revenue and expenditure forecasts, conduct financial analyses on fund balances, rates, and tax revenues (including TPT), and advise executive leadership on long-range financial strategies aligned with City Council priorities.
Departmental Leadership, Procurement & Administration (25%): Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Finance Department personnel, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability. Administer the City's decentralized procurement function to ensure fair and compliant purchasing activities. Oversee financial systems, develop streamlined reporting tools, and represent the department in key internal and external meetings.
Treasury, Debt & Investment Management (10%): Administer and monitor the City's investment portfolio, cash management, and debt service activities in accordance with established policies and market conditions. Assist executive leadership with debt issuance, bond-related activities, capital financing, and coordination with underwriters, bond counsel, and financial advisors.
MiscellaneousCOMMITMENT TO SAFETY & WELLNESSIt is the policy of the City of Kingman to ensure a safe, healthful workplace for all its employees. Management is accountable for preventing workplace incidents, injuries, and illnesses. Management employees have a particular responsibility to support the City's safety and wellness programs, promote accountability for safe work practices, identify and address workplace hazards, and support efforts to prevent employee injuries and organizational losses.
WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed primarily in an office and professional administrative environment, with periodic attendance at City facilities, worksites, meetings, hearings, and other locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
DisclaimerThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. This job description may be revised as organizational needs and responsibilities change.
Health- Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
- Telemedicine available at $0 cost-sharing through AZ Blue Telehealth for general medical and behavioral health.
- Flexible spending (FSA) or health savings accounts (HSA)
- The City of Kingman offers a maximum allocation of $35.41 per pay period for individual coverage and up to $70.83 per pay period for family coverage towards the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Over the span of 24 pay periods, this totals a maximum of $850 for individual coverage and up to $1,700 for family coverage. Contributions are typically available approximately 5-7 business days after each pay date.
- Employer-paid group basic life insurance coverage for employee and dependents on medical plan
- Supplemental group insurance and third-party options available
- Personify Health, our comprehensive well-being platform designed to push you towards good health in mind, body and spirit
- Participation incentives with up to $300 redeemable annually
- Digbi Health, a gut-microbiome and genetics-based virtual care program designed to support individuals with obesity, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other chronic conditions.
- Sword, a physical therapy program that can be done anywhere, anytime. Includes women's pelvic health therapy!
- Multiple on-site preventative screenings and services
- Work/Life support services through SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Six free counseling sessions annually.
- The Northwest Arizona Employee Benefit Trust ("NAEBT"), to which the City of Kingman is a member, posts it meeting Notices, Agendas and Minutes on the NAEBT website, which can be found at
Leave- , including a floating birthday holiday each year.
- 16-35 paid vacation days per year
- 6.15 hrs. 1-5 years; 7.69 hrs. 5-10 yrs.; 9.23 hrs. 10-15 yrs.; 10.77 hrs. 15+ yrs.
- Shift fire personnel accrue leave at 1/3 more per pay period.
- 3.69 sick hours per pay period (approx. 9-12 sick days per year)
- Shift fire personnel accrue leave at 1/3 more per pay period.
- Part-time/seasonal employees earn 1 hours of sick time for every 30 hours worked.
- Other leave types available, including bereavement, military training, and jury duty.
- Leave donation program
Financial- Tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 annually
- Shift differential pay (2nd & 3rd shift)
- Bonus Programs
- Skill-based, Certification & Bilingual Pay
- Clothing Allowance for Uniformed Personnel
Recognition & Appreciation- Service Awards at 5 ($500), 10 ($1000), 15 ($1500), 20 ($2000)+ years of service
- Mission, Vision, Values (MVV) Excellence Awards
- Safety Awards
- Biannual All-Employee BBQ Lunch
- Annual Employee Pool Party
Retirement- City matching to AZ State Retirement System & Long Term Disability (ASRS)
- Additional retirement solutions available through optional third-party on pre-tax basis, including 457-deferred compensation and Roth IRA.
