Finance Director - Arizona Fire & Medical Authority, Sun City West, Arizona
One of the quintessential destinations in the American southwest is the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in Maricopa County, Arizona. The Valley of the Sun, as it’s known, boasts more than 300 days of sunshine a year and blends legendary sunsets and the tranquility of desert skies with the world-class amenities of a major urban center.
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) is a local government that provides fire and emergency medical services (EMS) to approximately 75,000 residents, who chose to reside outside the jurisdiction of the many municipal fire departments within central Maricopa County. This internationally-accredited, award-winning agency is an industry leader, serving a massive, 390-square-mile service area.
The fire chief is looking for AFMA’s next finance director. She or he will be an outstanding local government finance professional and a proactive, visionary, and solution-oriented leader, someone who is “all in” from Day One. The successful candidate is able to take all aspects of the finance function and expertly coordinate them as part of AFMA’s comprehensive finance strategy.
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration, or related field, and four years of professional management experience of a medium-sized public or private agency finance department are required. A CPA or CPFO certification, or a master’s degree are all preferred, as are at least two years of public finance experience and experience with government financial accounting software, such as Tyler Technologies or its equivalent.
The salary range for this position is $107,606 to $140,711 DOQE. Comprehensive benefits. Relocation assistance subject to negotiation.
Filing Deadline: May 10, 2021. Contact Andrew Gorgey at (970) 987-1238.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
