Deputy Director of Finance

Business: City of Westminster

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
45 W Main Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 848-6043

Contact Name: Bethany Zimmerman
Title: HR Analyst
Email: bzimmerman@westminstermd.gov
Website: https://www.westminstermd.gov/jobs.aspx

Job Description

We’re seeking a skilled government finance professional who embraces new technology and also enjoys interfacing with the public and working cross-functionally with all City departments, for an in-person position during the core hours of 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with the possibility of expanded hours driven by workload. As the ideal candidate for this role, you will be passionate about mentoring others, developing accurate financial reports/analyses to aid in strategic decision-making, and view both internal and external customer service as a top priority.

In this role, you will be a leader and mentor to the Accounting Specialists on the finance team and a trusted management partner to the Director of Finance, ensuring the integrity of the accounting records, related reports, and procurement process. You will participate in the development and implementation of the department’s goals, policies, procedures and priorities. Your passion for learning will be supported through professional development, membership in professional organizations and by the inclusive leadership style of the Director of Finance.

You will showcase your technical skills a.) using Excel to perform complex financial analyses and projections; b.) as the designated “super user” for the general ledger module and c.) by supporting the super-users for the other key finance modules such as accounts payable, accounts receivable and special assessments as the City begins an upgrade to its new accounting system in the next few months. This will be an exciting opportunity to evaluate and aid in decision-making for all of these modules.

You will be working with an exceptional team that is collaborative, supportive, inspires each other and takes pride in their work. The City offers outstanding benefits, stability, a respectful work culture and many challenging and rewarding projects you will apply your expertise to.

Job Requirements

The Education and Experience required that will help you succeed in this role includes

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or related field required, master’s degree in a related field preferred and
Minimum five years progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in municipal or governmental financial management with substantial work in accounting, budget preparation, administration, analysis, and organization-wide coordination; or
Equivalent combination of relevant education, training and related experience

Knowledge of

Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, statements, and guidance materials and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Financial planning, analysis and projections
Methods and techniques of budget preparation and execution, grant administration, grant audits, and procurement process
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, policies and procedures
Skill in

Use of independent judgment and effective decision-making, as well as effective problem-solving
Analytical, statistical, and mathematical preparation of complex financial analyses and reports
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds
Computer systems and applications including, but not limited to, financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office products, with a demonstrated intermediate to advanced skill set in Microsoft Excel; Tyler Technologies’ ERP system, and report-writing
Ability to

Mentor, train and provide strategic direction for staff
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data
Establish priorities and organize workload effectively and efficiently to complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner

Other Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, Sedentary, Physical Required, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: $80,267.90 – $101,000
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
https://www.westminstermd.gov/138/Human-Resources

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8 am – 4:30 pm  TUESDAY 8 am – 4:30 pm  WEDNESDAY 8 am – 4:30 pm  THURSDAY 8 am – 4:30 pm  FRIDAY 8 am – 4:30 pm
Shift:

How to Apply: https://www.westminstermd.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=109&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Deputy-Director-of-Finance-397
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 60
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 08/30/2025