Located on the eastern border of North Dakota, Fargo is a vibrant community of 131,444 people and the largest city in the state.

The Director of Finance is a senior management leader in the oversight, development, and control of fiscal operations and in providing financial analysis and general business assistance to City departments and divisions, consistent with policy directives set by the City Commission.  This position serves as a key advisor to the Finance Committee and is a member of the Mayor’s Cabinet. The Director of Finance has a 2023 department budget of $2,146,772 and an authorized personnel complement of 41 employees.  The position supervises an Assistant Director, three Finance Managers, the City Auditor, the City Assessor, and the Clerk of the Municipal Court and reports to City Administration. 

This position requires a master’s degree in public or business administration with an accounting, finance or a related field as a specialization or undergraduate degree and ten years of progressively responsible governmental accounting or financial management experience, including five years of supervisory responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

The 2023 salary range for this position is $141,211 to $183,560.  The City of Fargo offers a robust benefits program including health, dental, and vision insurance and long-term disability insurance.  Pension benefits are provided by NDPERS (ND Public Employees Retirement System); employees contribute 7 percent of gross income and the City contributes 8.26 percent. An optional 457 Plan for deferred compensation is also available to employees. Residency within the city limits of Fargo is not required. Relocation assistance is negotiable.

Qualified applicants are asked to apply at: https://fargond.gov/city-government/departments/human-resources/career-opportunities

The application deadline is Friday, June 30, 2023. For more information, please contact Camila Van Dyke at cvandyke@FargoND.gov or at 701-476-4125.