Blaine, MN (population 73,774), the 9th largest city in Minnesota, is seeking collaborative individuals with strong customer service and public finance skills to serve as its next assistant Finance Director. Blaine is a rapidly growing community located in the northwest metro of the Twin Cities, situated only 11 miles from downtown Minneapolis and offers a high quality of life and numerous community amenities such as the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility and TPC Twin Cities golf course, which hosts PGA events. Under the general direction of the Finance Director, this position participates in broad policy matters affecting finance and assists in planning, organizing, and directing the financial activities of the City. This position reports to the Finance Director and oversees the divisions of Accounting, Budget & Capital Planning, and Utility Billing. Specific areas of oversight include leading the planning, development, coordination and preparation of the annual operating budget, five-year capital improvement plan (CIP) and annual financial report, and preparing special analyses, reports and studies as requested. This role also creates, implements, reviews and updates financial policies and procedures. The finance department includes a team of eleven individuals and the city operates a general fund budget of $50 million for 2025.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- Five years of professional finance experience.
- Three years’ supervisory experience within finance preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) desired but not required.
The City of Blaine will consider a combination of education and experience that allows an individual to successfully perform the functions of the position.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range for the position is $127,920 to $156,728. The full salary range extends to $166,254. The City of Blaine provides a comprehensive benefits package including City contribution to medical insurance, life insurance, sick and vacation accruals. Voluntary benefits include: long and short term disability, dental, vision, supplemental life and 457 and tuition reimbursement.
How to Apply
This position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply at once but no later than February 7, 2025. Interested candidates should apply online with resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to the attention of Charlene Stevens, MGT Vice President of human Capital Solutions, Tel: 320-262-0303 and/or Ellen Hiniker, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter, Tel: (651) 338-0531. Interviews with the City of Blaine are anticipated for mid-March. The City of Blaine, Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Posted: 2025-01-21