The City of Gretna is more than just a city, it’s a movement on the rise. Our community is growing, our economy is booming, and our vision for the future is bold. As the City evolves through transformative growth, we are seeking a dynamic Finance Director to join our leadership team and help guide the city through its next chapter of smart, sustainable growth. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to a community legacy in one of Nebraska’s most exciting and fast-evolving communities.
We need someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces new opportunities, and is eager to be a key architect in our financial future. Building this new position requires excellent leadership skills and proven experience in public finance, government budgeting, and long-term visioning. The Finance Director will lead the city’s financial planning and operations, ensure fiscal health while enabling innovation and progress, and work closely with city leadership, departments, and stakeholders to align financial strategy with our community’s goals.
What You’ll Do:
• Oversee all financial activities by helping steer our fiscal health.
• Forecast our sustainable financial future through visionary modelling and projections.
• Develop and execute innovative financial strategies that support growth, development, and transformation.
• Collaborate with City leaders to shape the financial roadmap of Gretna’s current and future environment.
• Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust across all departments.
• Ensure financial stability while addressing community priorities.
What We’re Looking For:
• Unmatched Energy & Passion: You’re driven, dynamic, and excited to make an impact in a City that’s shaping its own destiny.
• Solutions-Oriented Leadership: You’ll solve complex financial challenges with creativity and insight, always focused on collaborative outcomes.
• Strategic Vision: You can think long-term while executing with precision the day-to-day financial decisions.
• Inspiration: You inspire teams, foster collaboration, and create an environment where innovative ideas thrive.
If you have a collaborative, forward-thinking mindset and are looking for an opportunity to be a part of a transformative developing community, we invite you to apply to the City of Gretna.
Applications are being accepted with first review beginning November 1st. Click on link for full job details. Finance Director JD