TO APPLY: Submit a letter of interest and resume, including salary history to:  Jenna Young, City of Bonney Lake, P.O. 7380, Bonney Lake, WA  98391, fax: (253) 891-3251; email: [email protected].  EOE.

DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the City Administrator, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a member of the executive team, and manager of the office of financial services located in the executive department. This position is responsible for a staff of 9. The CFO performs a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative and technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of  the municipal government. The current CFO is leaving to accept another position in a neighboring community.  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible government accounting or finance work, with at least two years experience in a supervisory capacity. CPA preferred but not required. Working knowledge of Eden Systems is highly desirable.  Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices; considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems; considerable knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications; considerable knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning; thorough knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions; working knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems, including GAAFR, GAAP and GASB; ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports; ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems and procedures; ability to effectively supervise staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials; ability to communicate effective orally and in writing.

The City of Bonney Lake (15,740 pop) is a rapidly growing bedroom/retail community located 35 miles Southeast of Seattle, and 19 miles East of Tacoma.  The City is noted for its many lakes, and is home to the largest and most popular recreational lake in Pierce County. The City government is a progressive, professional organization with positive relations between council and staff.. The Office of Financial Services resides within the Executive Department, and consists of 9 staff members. The City has a full-time staff of 128, and a 2007-2008 Biennial General Fund budget of $30,540,511; with a total biennial budget of $140,490,828. For more information about the City of Bonney Lake, visit www.ci.bonney-lake.wa.us