The City of McAllen, TX is seeking a Finance Director.  The ideal Finance Director shall exhibit the following leadership, management and personal characteristics:

• Decisive, results-oriented leader and manager

• A personal commitment to providing high levels of customer service

• Demonstrated leadership in financial and cash management, accounting, auditing, investments and debt management.

• Personal and professional integrity of the highest order

• Strategic thinking, organizational management and problem-solving skills that will ensure that current and future opportunities and challenges are met

• Ability to make recommendations and decisions based on professional judgement and experience

• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing at all levels, and effective listening skills

• Ability to train, encourage, and support staff in their professional growth and development

• Effective leader, mentor and coach for all employees, and committed to the creation of a departmental culture built on a highlevel of mutual respect, trust, transparency and accountability

• A track record of strong relationship building skills with the entire department by being accessible

• Commitment to high level of accountability and responsibility by setting appropriate performance expectations and standards