Finance Director

NATURE OF WORK: The Finance Director is under administrative direction and is responsible for the administration,
management, and oversight of the City’s financial operations. This position ensures the proper receipt, custody, investment, and disbursement of all City funds while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The position oversees the Finance Division, Customer Service / Utility Billing Division, and Municipal Court Division, and plays a key role in the preparation and administration of the City’s annual budget and financial reporting. Serves as the City Treasurer in accordance with the Evans City Charter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Financial Management
 Plan, organize, and direct the City’s financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable,
procurement, business licensing, sales tax collections, debt management, grant management, and financial reporting.
 Ensure accuracy and integrity of all financial records and systems.
 Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
 Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the City Council, City Manager, and executive team.
 Prepare monthly financial reports for sales tax collections, including food tax and street sales tax.
 Administer the City’s purchasing card system.
 Provide financial management services for the Evans Redevelopment Authority (ERA).
Treasurer Functions (In Accordance with Section 4.8 of the Evans City Charter)
 Serve as the custodian of all City funds, ensuring proper collection, deposit, and the safeguarding of public monies.
 Oversee the disbursement of City funds in accordance with the City Charter, ensuring expenditures are authorized
and compliant with the adopted financial/procurement policy and budget appropriations.
 Manage the City’s cash flow and investment portfolio in accordance with Charter provisions, state statutes, and the
adopted financial policy.
 Maintain accurate and complete records of all financial transactions.
 Oversee reconciliation of accounts and ensure proper internal controls over cash handling and financial activities.
 Coordinate banking services and maintain strong financial institution relationships.
 Provide regular reporting on cash position, revenues, and investment performance.
Budget Preparation & Administration
 Coordinate with the City Manager and prepare the City’s annual operating and capital budget.
 Monitor revenues and expenditures and ensure compliance with adopted budgets.
 Assist departments with budget development and financial planning.
 Prepare financial forecasts and provide recommendations on fiscal impacts of proposed initiatives.
Compliance, Audit, and Reporting
 Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, state regulations, requirements established in the Evans Municipal Code and
Evans City Charter and adopted policies.
 Prepare or oversee preparation of all city financial reports and submits to the City Manager for review and
dissemination to the City Council.
 Prepare or oversee internal audits of city operations at the City Manager’s request.
 Coordinate annual independent audits and implement recommendations.
 Maintain strong internal controls and ensure audit readiness at all times.
 Monitor, report, and maintain reimbursement and grant records for various grant awards. This includes reconciling
grant activity City-wide on an ongoing basis and in preparation for the annual financial statement audit and applicable
Single Audits. Oversee program-specific monitoring reviews and audits by grantor agencies.

EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

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Effective April 7, 2026

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Serves on the City Manager's Executive Team overseeing and accountable for department operations while working
interdepartmentally to effectively and consistently achieve the strategic goals of the city.
 Directs the highest-level operational, financial, and talent management decisions of the department and provides
complex guidance on matters of significance in alignment with policy and executive leadership objectives.
 Serves as an organizational representative engaging with City Council, Boards and Commissions, employees, the
public, and other partnership entities.
 Employee possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all the essential duties of the job safely and
satisfactorily, including, but not limited to municipal governance, teamwork, problem-solving, relationship-building,
customer service, detail oriented, technology/equipment proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result-
orientation, research and analyzing data, decision-making, self-motivation, stewardship, integrity, and upholding our
EDGE core values.
 Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate the English language both orally and in writing so others can
understand, such as correspondence, report writing, and emails.
 To support consistent high-quality service for our community and each other, it is the expectation of all employees to
be punctual and have good attendance and to communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or when taking leave
according to city policy.
 Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and general ledger account reconciliation practices.
 Knowledge of the general principles and practices of governmental budgeting and state and local sales tax
processing.
 Knowledge of the principles and practice of investing public funds.
 Knowledge of City departments and divisions, as their operations relate to those of the areas of assignment.
 As a member of the City of Evans team, employees are privileged to serve each other and the community; therefore,
will be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE
Required:
 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
 Six (6) years of municipal financial management or closely related experience.
 Valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
 Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred:
 Bilingual in English and Spanish.
 Experience in public/municipal sector.
 Ten (10) years of municipal financial management or closely related experience.
 Designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
 Designation as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)

PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
*The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly
required to exercise visual concentration, listen, talk, stand, reach, twist, and demonstrate manual dexterity. The employee is
required to focus attention on tasks without losing concentration or becoming distracted by surrounding activities and
interruptions. The employee is also required to kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
Work is generally performed in an office setting.

Our Mission

To deliver sustainable, citizen driven services for the health,

safety, and welfare of the community.

Our Values

EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Empower. Deliver. Grow. Engage.
Effective April 7, 2026
Empower. Deliver. Grow. Engage.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and other essential functions expected of an employee and subject to change at any time. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

The City of Evans conducts pre-employment physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment. A positive drug screen test for marijuana will disqualify a candidate from being considered for employment, regardless of whether the use is recreational or medical (red card).

Apply online at www.evanscolorado.gov  City of Evans, Human Resources, 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620