Ideally situated on the blackland prairie of eastern Williamson County, the City of Taylor, Texas, covers approximately 19 square miles and is home to 17,700 residents who enjoy a laid back, semi-rural atmosphere with the world-class amenities of Austin within easy distance. The City operates as a council-manager form of government under a home rule charter and is governed by a five-member Council, including the Mayor. 

The City seeks a creative, visionary municipal professional with an outgoing personality, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a commitment to customer service excellence to be its next Director of Finance. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director of Finance manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including budget preparation, policy development and interpretation, and preparation of financial reports, and provides assistance on strategic and tactical matters related to budget management, cost benefit analysis, financial forecasting, long range financial planning, and securing new funding. 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred, as is certification as a Government Finance Officer and/or Certified Public Accountant. A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive managerial experience in an executive level position in government finance, accounting, or auditing is also required. Experience as a finance director in a small city or assistant finance director in a larger city is preferred.