Finance Director - Williston, ND

League of Minnesota Cities (LMNC)

$145K — $165K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years in governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, or related experience
  • At least 3 years in a supervisory or executive management role
  • Valid North Dakota driver's license required or ability to obtain
  • Must be bondable

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee all municipal financial operations
  • Develop innovative financial strategies to strengthen the city's financial standing
  • Communicate complex financial data clearly to leadership and officials
  • Collaborate with staff to foster continuous improvement in financial processes
  • Mentor staff and promote professional development within the department
Full Job Description
Salary: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 Annually
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: FT
Job Number: Williston, ND
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting

The City of Williston, ND is accepting applications for a Finance Director.

The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal finance executive who combines exceptional technical expertise with strategic leadership and sound professional judgment. This person is collaborative and approachable leader who communicates complex financial information with clarity, serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and elected officials, and proactively develops innovative financial strategies. The successful candidate is committed to mentoring staff, fostering continuous improvement, and building upon an already strong financial organization while positioning the City for long-term success.

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, auditing, or public administration experience
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or executive management role
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid North Dakota driver's license
• Must be bondable

Learn more and apply:
Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

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