Finance Director/Comptroller – City of Stoughton

The City of Stoughton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Director of Finance / Comptroller. This position is responsible for the overall accounting and coordination of the financial activities of all City departments, serving as comptroller with duties as outlined in 62.09(10) Wis. Statutes and City ordinances. This position provides high-level financial oversight of the City’s accounting activities, and support to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments in their financial management, budgeting, and reporting responsibilities. This position includes the presentation of issues and recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for strategic direction of fiscal policy matters to maintain and enhance the financial health of the City and the performance of a variety of administrative functions as delegated by the Mayor and City Council that do not create conflicts with his/her core duties and responsibilities as outlined below or jeopardize critical segregation(s) in duties.

Candidates must possess:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management, Public Administration, or a related field. Minimum of eight to ten years of supervisory or management experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in a municipal environment serving as a finance director or assistant finance director. Specialization in municipal accounting may be substituted for municipal accounting/finance experience. CPA preferred. Advanced users of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) are preferred.

This position requires:
The ability to independently initiate analysis and solve a variety of accounting and fiscal issues from both long-term and daily operational perspectives, significant knowledge of computer hardware and software used in the municipal environment, including experience with automated accounting, financial and billing systems, knowledge of municipal accounting and auditing including enterprise funds; considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); knowledge of Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the new Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and ability to implement and maintain books in accordance as such, and familiarity with State and Federal rules and regulations. The candidate should have proven success and experience in teambuilding, collaboration and experience with effective supervisory/management and an understanding of effective customer service principles and techniques, and the ability to communicate effectively and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The successful candidate must also possess knowledge of principles of supervision and management, including participative management; ability to supervise the work of departmental staff of two including; coordinating, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work; and hiring, training, counseling, and disciplining staff; ability to positively motivate employees and create a team-work oriented, effective, and efficient work environment. A successful in-depth background check, physical/drug screen & reference checks are required for hire.

This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary offered for this position is $140,500.00 – $148,500.00 annually, with an excellent benefits package including Wisconsin Retirement (WRS). This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

To view the full position description and apply online please visit our online application portal at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stoughtonwi
We prefer applications be submitted online, however, if you are unable to submit online, you may also download a hard copy of both applications at http://www.cityofstoughton.com/hrrm complete and submit documents via email to GSkarda@cityofstoughton.com, or mail/deliver it in person to:
Human Resources
C/O Stoughton City Hall
207 S. Forrest Street
Stoughton, WI 53589

The deadline for application is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.