Still time to apply for LFP Finance Director position

Position available: Lake Forest Park Finance Director

The first review of applicants occurred January 16, 2014, 5:00pm. The City Administration is reviewing initial candidate pool and conducting interviews. However, the position remains open until filled and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Finance Director Profile

Reporting to the City Administrator, the Finance Director will plan, direct, and manage the Finance Department which is responsible for all of the financial and information service functions of the City, including budgeting, financial planning, debt management, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, utility billing, business licensing and taxation and information services.

As a key staff member, the Finance Director will be charged with: 

• Development, monitoring, and implementation of the City’s budgets in partnership with the City Administrator and department directors; 
• Oversight of all financial operations including accounting, cash management, purchasing, and providing revenue and financial projections and forecasts to assist in the consideration of long-range financial options and planning; 
• Exploring, evaluating and recommending policy choices for complex issues such as: capital projects, financing, compensation, organizational efficiencies, and other research projects. 
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation of financial data for decision making. 

How to Apply 

To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and completed city application via email  with Finance Director in the subject line, or fax to 206-364-6521, or mail to City of Lake Forest Park, Attn: Human Resources, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. No phone calls please.