The City of Weirton is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director. This is a professional position working under the direction of the City Manager. The Finance Director is responsible for complete management of the Finance Department, which provides the following services: accounting/bookkeeping for all the City Departments (excluding the Park Board and the Library), processing of utility bills, taxes and other municipal fees, payroll, investments, and computer system administration.
Applicant should have knowledge of governmental accounting principles; ability to deal with employees and the public; ability to utilize PC-based computer for data entry, using basic computer operating system software to include word processing, Excel, and database functions as well as email and internet protocols. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/business, or equivalent experience and prior managerial experience preferred. Applicant should also possess and maintain a valid West Virginia driver’s license, and pass a physical examination, including drug and alcohol screening.
A detailed description of the position’s qualifications, duties, and responsibilities is available in the office of the City of Weirton City Manager.
The position’s salary range is $47,872.85 - $58,329.60. Resumes must be received in the office of Travis L. Blosser, City Manager, City of Weirton, 200 Municipal Plaza, Weirton, WV 26062 or by email in PDF format to DeeAnn Pulliam, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager at dpulliam@cityofweirton.com by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017.
The City of Weirton is a fair housing and equal opportunity city, and a minority and women’s business supporter.
