Director of Finance - City of Plainview, TX

Are you a strategic municipal finance leader prepared to lead complex financial operations, contribute as a key member of the executive leadership team, and serve as a trusted advisor to the City Manager and elected officials? If so, apply to be the City of Plainview’s next Director of Finance. We’re looking for an exceptional, collaborative leader who is:
• A strong leader who guides the department and the City in technical accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and overall fiscal strategy
• Comfortable advising the City Manager and City Council on complex financial matters
• Skilled at modernizing processes while developing and mentoring a high-performing team

Plainview, Texas is a vibrant West Texas community of more than 20,000 residents, offering the warmth and comfort of small-town living with growing economic opportunity. Located approximately 47 miles north of Lubbock and 76 miles south of Amarillo, Plainview is easily accessible via I-27 and is part of the Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor, providing strong regional and national connectivity.

The City of Plainview is a home-rule city operating under a council-manager form of government. The Mayor is elected at-large, and the City Council consists of seven members elected from single-member districts. The Finance Department is committed to the highest standards of governmental accounting and financial transparency. In recognition of this commitment, the City has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This prestigious award acknowledges the City’s annual comprehensive financial report as meeting the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, and full disclosure in governmental financial reporting.

Reporting to the City Manager, the Department Director is responsible for administering the City’s financial activities, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, treasury and investment management, utility billing and collections, payroll, accounts payable, debt management, and insurance coordination. The City is seeking a strong, forward-thinking executive to guide the City's financial operations with expertise in municipal finance and a proactive, strategic leadership style. This individual will demonstrate the ability to modernize internal systems and processes, identify efficiencies, and guide the City’s long-term fiscal health. They will be a trusted advisor to the City Manager and City Council, capable of explaining complex financial information clearly and confidently.

Required qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
• Five years of progressively responsible managerial experience in governmental accounting or auditing
• Ability to be bondable
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license

Preferred qualifications include:
• CPA or certification from a recognized governmental finance organization
• Experience with public investments, debt planning, TIRZs, and public-private partnerships
• Advanced degree in a related field

The salary range for this position is $116,958.40 - $151,923.20 DOE/DOQ.

Please apply online.

For more information on this position, contact:
Veronica Carrillo, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
VeronicaCarrillo@GovernmentResource.com | 210-215-3348

Please apply online.

For more information on this position, contact:
Veronica Carrillo, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment
VeronicaCarrillo@GovernmentResource.com | 210-215-3348

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• Strategic Government Resources