Strategic City Finance Director

Posted 2 days ago

city of lakeland flLakeland (FL)

Financial Managers Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined

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About the role

City of Lakeland, FL is seeking a Senior Finance Director to lead the Finance Department, serving as Chief Administrator for Central Accounting, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Retirement Services, and Finance Customer Billing. You will direct strategic planning, budgeting, debt issuance, investments, and comprehensive financial reporting to the City Manager. The role requires overseeing policy development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a high-performance customer service culture

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