THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Goodyear, Arizona is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance Director to help shape the financial future of one of the fastest growing and most innovative communities in the Southwest. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing executive team in a city that blends strategic growth with fiscal responsibility, where your leadership will directly influence major initiatives, infrastructure investments, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise, but also a visionary mindset—someone who can modernize financial operations, guide complex decision-making, and serve as a trusted advisor to elected officials and city leadership. In Goodyear, you won’t just manage finances—you’ll play a pivotal role in building a thriving, resilient community.
THE POSITION
Reporting to a Deputy City Manager, the Finance Director plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the Finance Department functions including, Accounting, Budget, Procurement, Utilities, and Community Facilities District (CFD) Administration. The Director forms and executes broad policy, provides immediate technical supervision, and participates in departmental activities. In addition, the Finance Director serves as Treasurer of the City and the CFD’s. Other key responsibilities include overseeing budget preparation and facilitating the Executive Budget Committee and the Audit Committee; analyzing and monitoring the City’s financial condition and making recommendations for improvement to the City Manager and City Council; developing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships between the Finance Department and all City departments; and providing an environment that motivates, coaches, and mentors employees.
The city seeks a dynamic and proactive public finance professional with astute attention to detail to lead the finance department. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator; bring a strong customer service orientation to the position; have proven experience in governmental finance and with the Tyler Munis platform; exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to effectively synthesize and communicate complicated financial concepts and terminology; and demonstrated experience in financial forecasting and the ability to navigate budget challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, management information systems, accounting or finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable, as is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certificate.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience working in finance management, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility, is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous municipal finance experience in Arizona.
