Finance Director
City of Lake Stevens is looking for Finance Director in Lake Stevens, WA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3641329960 is live since 2026-04-17 20:03:36.
Recruitment is now open for a new position within the Finance Department! Apply before our first review of applications on April 28, 2026. We will continue to review applications after this date until the position is filled, but priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply prior to the first review date. As a member of the City's Executive Management Team, the Finance Director leads, plans, and oversees all financial and treasury operations in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies. This role sets the vision and strategic direction for the Finance Department, managing activities including accounting, budget development and oversight, financial reporting, banking and investments, purchasing, auditing, treasury and debt management, and loss prevention. The Finance Director supervises department staff, evaluates performance, and ensures effective internal controls and adherence to ordinances and regulations. This position advises the City leadership and elected officials, provides consistent high-level reporting, ensures compliance with all public finance regulations, and safeguards the City's assets. The Finance Director leads a collaborative, forward-thinking budget process aligned with organizational values, and coordinates city-wide strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting. About the City of Lake Stevens: (https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16060/Finance-Director-Recruitment) Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community with a population of over 40,000 makes us the 4th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family. The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city's motto, "One Community Around the Lake
Recruitment is now open for a new position within the Finance Department! Apply before our first review of applications on April 28, 2026. We will continue to review applications after this date until the position is filled, but priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply prior to the first review date. As a member of the City's Executive Management Team, the Finance Director leads, plans, and oversees all financial and treasury operations in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies. This role sets the vision and strategic direction for the Finance Department, managing activities including accounting, budget development and oversight, financial reporting, banking and investments, purchasing, auditing, treasury and debt management, and loss prevention. The Finance Director supervises department staff, evaluates performance, and ensures effective internal controls and adherence to ordinances and regulations. This position advises the City leadership and elected officials, provides consistent high-level reporting, ensures compliance with all public finance regulations, and safeguards the City's assets. The Finance Director leads a collaborative, forward-thinking budget process aligned with organizational values, and coordinates city-wide strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting. About the City of Lake Stevens: (https://www.lakestevenswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16060/Finance-Director-Recruitment) Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community with a population of over 40,000 makes us the 4th largest city in the county. Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities. The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family. The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city's motto, "One Community Around the Lake