The City of Piqua, Ohio is seeking a Finance Director to provide fiscal oversight and financial responsibility for a full-service city with strong traditional values and hometown style known for responsible government and excellence in service delivery. This is an outstanding opportunity for leadership in an independent Ohio community.
The City of Piqua is home to more than 21,000 residents and offers small-town charm with big-city convenience. Piqua is 25 miles north of Dayton -- a residential, commercial and light manufacturing community with a distinctive downtown. It is located on the Great Miami River, along the I-75 corridor, north of the I-70 interchange, well connected to the rich and historic culture of Ohio and to national markets.
City of Piqua municipal owned utilities include Electric, Water, Wastewater, Refuse, and Stormwater. The City employs 196 full-time employees with an overall budget of approximately $159.9 million. The governmental budget is approximately $45.5 million, including the general fund, parks, safety services and street expenses, with enterprise funds and debt service comprising the remainder. Annual debt service is $5.8 million, primarily in utility funds.
The next Finance Director is expected to establish strong trust with City Commission and the public to enhance the credibility of City government.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Management or related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in a local public agency or municipal government, including six (6) years of supervisory experience; CPA preferred with demonstrated continuing professional development and solid experience with the principles and practice of city management, including budgeting, finance and government program evaluation.
The City of Piqua offers a competitive hiring salary range $114,000-$146,000, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, the City provides a generous benefits package that includes comprehensive medical with wellness incentives and employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), dental, vision, life, ST< Disability, paid vacation, personal, sick leave and holidays. The Director will be a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement system.
Resumes will be subject to public disclosure.
For more information on this position, please contact:
Catherine Bogan, Human Resources Director
City of Piqua
[email protected]
937-778-2052
The City of Piqua is Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check.
Please apply online at https://piquaoh.gov/jobs.aspx
Pay: $114,000.00 - $146,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
