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- Arlington, Washington
- City of Arlington, WA
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
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Finance Director
Arlington, Washington United States City of Arlington, WA Full Time $179,733 to $230,113 annually DOQ Jul 11, 2025
Employer:
City of Arlington, WA
GMP Consultants is a northwest-based public sector executive search firm with a collective 180 years of local government leadership experience.
Summary
The City of Arlington, WA is seeking a Finance Director for this picturesque community of 21,740 located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Arlington boasts a prime location between the metropolitan areas of Seattle and Vancouver, Canada—offering the best of country living with convenient access to the big cities.
Job Description
The City of Arlington, WA is seeking a Finance Director for this picturesque community of 21,740 located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Arlington boasts a prime location between the metropolitan areas of Seattle and Vancouver, Canada—offering the best of country living with convenient access to the big cities.
THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
Arlington is a full-service City operating with a 2025 budget of $94 million and 124 budgeted FTEs. Departments include Executive Department (Mayor, City Administrator, City Clerk, Communications and Human Resources), Airport, Finance, Information Technology, Community and Economic Development, Maintenance and Operations, Public Works, and Police. The City operates under a Mayor-Council form of government with a seven-member City Council and strives to make Arlington one of the most customer-oriented, efficiently run cities in the state.
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR
Reporting to the City Administrator, the Finance Director leads the Finance Department, which operates with a budget of $1.7 million and a team of 9 FTEs. The Department is responsible for a wide range of essential services, including preparing the annual budget, managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, overseeing purchasing and financial reporting, handling utility billing and cash receipting, and administering dog licensing for the City. In 2024, the City received the State Auditor’s Stewardship Award in recognition of its exceptional commitment to accountability, transparency, and good stewardship of public resources.
WHY APPLY
This is a unique financial leadership opportunity while offering a work life balance pursuing your career surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers, and a wide range of recreational activities in the charming and historic city of Arlington. The City is financially sound and well-managed with a stable and experienced staff, collaborative elected officials, and an excellent team of department directors. The Finance Director will have the opportunity to focus on maintaining excellence in financial management, organizational development, modernization, and adapting to the use of technology in financial management functions.
Job Requirements
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Special Instructions
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Additional Information
More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Arlington with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is August 10, 2025.
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