Financial Director – Contractual

Pierce, Monroe & Associates LLC

Financial Director overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities within public sector. Collaborating with leadership and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while managing finance staff.

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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with governmental accounting standards. Proven ability to lead finance teams and align financial strategies with public service goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Management ExperienceGovernmental Accounting KnowledgeBudget Development LeadershipERP Systems ProficiencyExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial PlanningGrant ManagementFinancial ReportingOperational AnalysisInternal ControlsFinancial Risk ManagementContract CompliancePublic Budgeting

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

OracleSAPPeopleSoft

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Municipal FinancePublic SectorFiscal AccountabilityComplianceTransparency Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and oversee departmental budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Monitor revenues, expenditures, grants, and funding allocations to ensure fiscal accountability.
Prepare and present financial reports, budget recommendations, and operational analyses to executive leadership, City Council, boards, and external stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including governmental accounting standards and audit requirements.
Lead annual budget development and long-range financial planning initiatives.
Oversee internal controls, procurement coordination, contract compliance, and financial risk management.
Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial strategies with departmental goals and public service priorities.
Supervise finance staff and support workforce development, performance management, and succession planning.
Coordinate external audits and respond to audit findings or corrective action plans.
Support transparency initiatives and public reporting requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
7–10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, preferably within municipal or public-sector environments.
Strong knowledge of governmental accounting, public budgeting, grant management, and ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft.
Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work from home options