COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Commissioner of Finance is responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City as well as the operation of the accounting, personnel and data processing units. The Commissioner of Finance is responsible for the development of major financial policies of the City. Full supervision is exercised over a large number of staff personnel.

Submit resume to: humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.comor mail to: City of Poughkeepsie, Human Resources Department, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

*BENEFITS INCLUDE

  NYS Retirement System or VDC Retirement Plan (w/8% employer contribution)

  Paid time off:

Holidays - 13 per year

Sick Days - 13 per year

Vacation Time - 2 weeks (prorated per date of hire)

Personal Time - 5 days (prorated per date of hire)

  Medical insurance or opt-out cash stipend.

  Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance.

  FSA/DCA option

  Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.

Must reside in the City of Poughkeepsie.

The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or public administration, or similarly related field AND five years of accounting experience, two of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; OR: (B) Completion of a Master's Degree program in accounting, business or public administration, or similarly related field AND three years of experience in accounting one of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience indicated in (A) and (B) above.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position. Pre-employment background check is required. Must reside in the City of Poughkeepsie.

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COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE