Dumas Finance Director

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Public Administration and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or public-sector finance management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating strong financial and administrative capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Municipal fund accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive financial management, including budget development, forecasting, auditing, and internal controls.
• Experience supervising staff and managing multiple funds, including enterprise or utility operations.

Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) and familiarity with Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) reporting standards.
• Knowledge of Texas Truth-in-Taxation laws for annual property tax calculations and tax
• rate adoption.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and public-sector auditing standards.
• Proficiency in financial management software and spreadsheet applications.
• Familiarity with legal, ethical, and professional standards for municipal finance operations.
• Principles of efficient resource management, capital improvement planning, and long-term financial forecasting.
• Practices of public-sector administrative management, team leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration.

Preferred Standards

• Integrity and sound judgment in all financial and organizational matters.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to connect fiscal policy with citywide goals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
• Approachability and active community involvement, reflecting Dumas’s collaborative culture.

To Apply:

Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.

For more information on this position contact:
Michael Boese, President 
[email protected]
(214)550-2850 Ext. #4