Executive Director (Bismarck)
Spherion Staffing and Recruiting, Bismarck, ND, United States
Executive Director - Financial Leader
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and financial management of the organization. The ED must possess strong leadership and communication skills and be able to effectively manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including state and local government officials, legislators, industry professionals, executive stakeholders and an Advisory Board.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in executive leadership, public sector management, finance, and governmental financial statement analysis. The ED will lead the organization's efforts in managing financing programs, securing financial resources through bond issuances, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while effectively advocating for affordable financing initiatives.
Areas of Key Responsibilities Include: Leadership & Management: Financial Management & Strategy: Program Administration & Development:
Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. Experience: At least 5-7 years of management level experience, in a related field such as public accounting, finance or public administration. Skills & Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting /public finance and the bond issuance process Ability to manage financial transactions and relationships with rating agencies, underwriters, and legal counsel. Knowledge of federal and state financing programs, including compliance and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant with experience auditing governmental entities. Previous experience in leadership roles in public sector finance. Master’s degree in business or public administration, finance, or a related field.
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, strategic direction, and financial management of the organization. The ED must possess strong leadership and communication skills and be able to effectively manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including state and local government officials, legislators, industry professionals, executive stakeholders and an Advisory Board.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in executive leadership, public sector management, finance, and governmental financial statement analysis. The ED will lead the organization's efforts in managing financing programs, securing financial resources through bond issuances, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while effectively advocating for affordable financing initiatives.
Areas of Key Responsibilities Include: Leadership & Management: Financial Management & Strategy: Program Administration & Development:
Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. Experience: At least 5-7 years of management level experience, in a related field such as public accounting, finance or public administration. Skills & Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of governmental accounting /public finance and the bond issuance process Ability to manage financial transactions and relationships with rating agencies, underwriters, and legal counsel. Knowledge of federal and state financing programs, including compliance and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant with experience auditing governmental entities. Previous experience in leadership roles in public sector finance. Master’s degree in business or public administration, finance, or a related field.