Finance Director - City of Dumas, Texas
The position is open until filled.
First review deadline
5 p.m. | July 24, 2026
Dumas, Texas is hiring a Finance Director with a salary range from $110,000 to $140,000, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, life insurance coverage, and a variety of leave benefits, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
The City of Dumas manages a balanced operating and capital budget supporting a wide range of services and continued investment in infrastructure and economic development. The Finance Director provides financial analysis, policy guidance, and multi-year planning while working closely with the City Manager, City Commission, and department heads. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical expertise, integrity, and a focus on building a strong financial foundation for the City of Dumas City of Dumas.
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The Position:
Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Finance Director is a central member of the City of Dumas leadership team, charged with strengthening fiscal performance and supporting the City’s long-term financial stability and growth. This role provides comprehensive oversight of all financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, cash management, and financial reporting, with an emphasis on accuracy, accountability, and transparency. In addition to managing day-to-day financial operations, the Finance Director advises City leadership through clear analysis and strategic planning that supports sound policy and resource allocation. This position is critical to maintaining responsible governance and ensuring the City of Dumas can continue investing effectively in its future City of Dumas.
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.License and Certification Requirements: Must be a member of the Texas State Bar Association, licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, and remain active with all Texas Bar annual requirements, or have a reasonable expectation of obtaining in an acceptable transition period.
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