Organization: City of Benson, Minnesota
Position: Finance Director
Salary: $94,943 to $121,442
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Lift, STD/LTD, HSA/FSA, and more
Application Deadline: First review March 26, 2026; open until filled

Job Summary: The Finance Director oversees the City’s financial operations and ensures accurate, transparent reporting to support informed decision-making by the City Manager and City Council. This position manages budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and fiscal compliance while safeguarding the City’s assets and long-term financial stability. Responsibilities also include maintaining official City financial records, administering payroll, coordinating municipal elections in compliance with applicable statutes, overseeing information technology and telecommunications systems, and managing City-owned properties and facilities.
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Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in Finance or related field and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public sector accounting or a similar governmental setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience, and knowledge of business machine operations, personal computers and related software, and accounting, payroll, and billing processes. A working knowledge of modern governmental principles and practices is desired.

Apply: Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/377885-benson-finance-director/14… to complete the application process. The initial posting period closes on March 26, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at liza@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x111.