The City of University City, MO (pop. 35,065). A beautiful and historic inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, University City is a unique urban community with a strong mix of cultural, ethnic, social and economic diversity. Incorporated in 1906, and adjacent to Washington University, University City was established with a vision of being a city of culture and fine homes. In University City, citizens boast availability to urban-style services and easy accessibility to the Greater St. Louis’s recreational and cultural activities. The City seeks skilled public finance professionals with strong communication and supervisory skills as candidates for its next Director of Finance.

The Director of Finance is a key member of the City’s management team in a financially stable organization, and reports to the City Manager. The City maintains Aa3 bond rating from Moody’s and enjoys a healthy fund balance. It has received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

University City is a full-service municipality providing a range of services including police, fire/EMS, public works, engineering, community development, and parks, recreation & public areas maintenance. Water and sanitary sewer utilities are provided by other agencies. The City has a full-time staff of 265 employees and 22 part-time employees. The Finance Department has nine full-time employees, including the Director’s position.

The City seeks a technically skilled and team-oriented Director to manage a variety of financial activities. The City’s next Director of Finance joins a collaborative administrative team; the Director helps sustain the City’s fiscal health and stability and assures that the City achieves its financial objectives through solid fiscal planning, budgetary controls, and the maintenance of financial accounts and records. In concert with the City Manager, the Director develops and manages combined budgets of approximately $57 million.

The City is seeking an ethical and experienced professional with strong technical, supervisory and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an inclusive managerial style, as well as clear, concise, and open communication skills.

The successful candidate will:
• Have a record of responsiveness, problem solving and decisiveness.
• Possess a passion for public service.
• Have a desire to work collaboratively with City departments in the delivery of its public services.

Candidates should also have:
• A B.A. in accounting, business administration, finance or related field; a master’s degree and/or CPA is preferred but not required.
• Ten or more years’ experience with financial reporting and budgeting.
• Experience in a government setting or demonstrable skills in governmental fund accounting; a combination of public and private sector finance experience is ideal.
• Working knowledge of financial management/ERP systems.

The starting salary range is $114,400 – 144,345 (midpoint) +/- DOQ, plus excellent benefits. Candidates should apply by April 17, 2026. Send a resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Lee Szymborski, MGT Senior Consultant, Tel: 847-380-3240 ext.103. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.