The City of Topeka is seeking an innovative, strategic thinker with outstanding financial, management, and communication skills to serve as the City’s Chief Financial Officer/Assistant City Manager. The Chief Financial Officer oversees the City’s internal service departments such as Administrative and Financial Services, Human Resources, Community Engagement and Information Technology. This position is responsible for the overall financial administration for the City.

The selected candidate will have knowledge of governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices including public finance, fiscal planning, payroll, and accounts payable and in addition, a working knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB).

This position is responsible for working with bond advisors and ensuring that internal controls are in place and that mandated reports are accurate and issued in accordance with GASB standards.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a closely related field is required.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible finance work experience is required.
Four (4) years of supervisory experience of upper management staff is required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
Graduate degree in a relevant field such as an MBA, MPA, Organizational Development or Political Science is preferred.
Three to five years of executive level experience (e.g., director or above) is preferred.
Government Finance experience is preferred.
Experience working with a governing body or board of directors is preferred.

Annual Entry Salary: Up to $200,000, depending on qualifications