COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE
SALARY RANGE $110,000 - $125,000 WITH GREAT BENEFITS*
SALARY RANGE $110,000 - $125,000 WITH GREAT BENEFITS*
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Under the direction of the City Manager, the Commissioner of Finance is responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City as well as the operation of the accounting, personnel and data processing units. The Commissioner of Finance is responsible for the development of major financial policies of the City. Full supervision is exercised over a large number of staff personnel.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
1. Formulates policies of the City regarding financial transactions and revenue collecting;
2. Directs staff in the collection of taxes and other revenue due the City;
3. Directs the custody and safekeeping of all funds and securities of the City;
4. Directs all City investments;
5. Directs the amount of securities to be held by the depositories designated by the Common Council;
6. Directs the legal disbursements of funds in accordance with established procedures;
7. Submits yearly financial statements showing assets, liabilities, and financial conditions of the City;
8. Maintains close personal contacts with other officials in the assessment and collection of tax revenues;
9. Maintains close contacts with City Manager and Common Council;
10. Does related work as required.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State recognized college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or public administration, or similarly related field AND five years of accounting experience, two of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
OR: (B) Completion of a Master's Degree program in accounting, business or public administration, or similarly related field AND three years of experience in accounting one of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
OR: (C) An equivalent combination of the training and experience indicated in (A) and (B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position.
Pre-employment background check is required.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 30, 2026
Submit resume to: humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.com or mail to: City of Poughkeepsie, Human Resources Department, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
*BENEFITS INCLUDE
• NYS Retirement System or VDC Retirement Plan (w/8% employer contribution)
• Paid time off:
Holidays – 13 per year
Sick Days – 13 per year
Vacation Time – 2 weeks (prorated per date of hire)
Personal Time – 5 days (prorated per date of hire)
• Medical insurance or opt-out cash stipend.
• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance.
• FSA/DCA option
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.
Must reside in the City of Poughkeepsie.
The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
