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