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### Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer {#chief-financial-officercity-treasurer role="heading" aria-level="1" uw-rm-heading="level"}

Pocatello, ID 83201

Posted: 08/08/2025

Deadline: Open until filled

Employment: Full-time, Exempt

Pay: G19 (\$57.84 per hour)

Department: Finance

Experience: Executive

#### Job Description {#job-description role="heading" aria-level="2" uw-rm-heading="level"}

The Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer plans, directs, and manages

the financial operations of the City in accordance with generally

accepted accounting principles and professional standards. As the Citys

Chief Financial Officer, manages and directs programs and activities of

the Finance Division and oversees appropriate internal controls related

to citywide financial functions. Directs the Citys financial and budget

activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase

efficiency. Develops and executes investment strategy, general debt

management, and strategic banking and investment relationships for the

City. Directs all major budgeting, accounting, purchasing, and treasury

functions for the City. Determines and implements department programs,

policies, and processes, and conducts long-term planning in support of

the City strategic plan. As an Appointed Officer under general direction

from the Mayor and City Council, performs work within policies and

administrative regulations with wide latitude for exercise of

independent judgment.

With the joint responsibility as City Treasurer, the job manages

programs and activities of City treasury operations and the investment

portfolio. Duties include responsibility for day-to-day management of

treasury operations and ensuring maintenance of sound internal controls

over the Citys cash and securities assets. Performs cash management

analysis and prepares cash flow projections, advises the Citys

investment advisor(s) on funds available for investment and manages the

Citys banking relationships. Works with substantial independent

authority, managing programs and functions that have a City-wide

financial impact, and are subject to review by periodic internal and

external audits.

The job manages the Finance Department and may manage the Utility

Billing Department. This is an appointed position responsible to the

Mayor and City Council.

The Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer requires a Bachelors Degree

in Public Administration, Accounting, or Financial Management and a

Masters Degree is preferred; Knowledge of Governmental Accounting

Standards is required. A minimum of five years experience in public

administration, municipal finance, or a related field with senior level

Management And Employee Supervisory Experience Is Required. Certified

Public Accountant and/or Certified Government Financial Manager

certification is required.

The job requires attention to detail, the demonstrated ability to

conduct detailed financial analysis and prepare periodic financial

reports and projections, an attitude of cooperation, and the ability to

work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public

and other organizations.

The work is conducted in a general office environment with stable

temperatures and a moderate level of noise.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Plans, directs, and executes the financial operations of the City,

including but not limited to, accounting, treasury, utility billing,

payroll administration, accounts receivable and payable, grant

management, cash balances, financial reconciliations, financial

reporting, internal controls, and external audits.

Ensures the City is compliant in all financial operations and

transactions with generally accepted accounting principles and

professional standards, including Governmental Accounting Standards.

Supervises operations and employees of the City Finance Department.

May supervise operations and employees of the Utility Billing

Department.

Coordinates financial operations of the departments within the City and

with outside agencies.

Develops annual City budget, including revenue projections, payroll

projections, and department funding requests. Prepares budget

recommendation(s) for City Council consideration. Administers public

hearing and advertising requirements.

Implements annual budget as approved by City Council. Monitors spending

for budget compliance, meeting with department heads as needed to make

adjustments. Prepares and presents periodic budget and financial

reports, projections, and analysis to Mayor and City Council.

Plans, directs, and participates in annual service level review of City

departments.

Performs financial analysis of proposed projects, u

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