HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT March 26, 2025
FINANCIAL OFFICER
About the District
The Fenton Fire Protection District provides fire, rescue, and EMS services to over 27,000 residents across 19 square miles of St. Louis County, Missouri using an annual operating budget of approximately $20 million. The district is internationally accredited through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.
About the position
The Fenton Fire Protection District is hiring for the position of Financial Officer. The Financial Officer will direct and oversee the financial activities of the fire district, direct the preparation of current financial reports, summaries and create forecasts predicting future trends. This position will primarily focus on the financial side of an emergency services organization. There will also be some data analysis opportunities evaluating the emergency service functions.
Candidates should submit their resume for consideration to via email at jobs@fentonfire.org by 4:00pm Friday, April 18, 2025. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Chief Romona Kaminski via email at jobs@fentonfire.org or by phone at 636-343-4188. A job description is available for download as a PDF.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a current Missouri CPA License. Candidates must also have a bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent, or four to ten years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in governmental and public funds finance is preferred. A master’s degree in a financial, business, or mathematical field from an accredited college or university is also preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversight of Financial policies, procedures, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll records.
- Administers system of internal financial controls
- Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
- Assist with statistical analysis of district emergency service delivery metrics
- Prepare reports which summarize and forecast district business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
- Provides reporting and recommendations to the Board of Directors as directed
- Conducts reconciliation of internal and external statements, expense reports, receipts, transfers, and maintains general ledger entries
- Coordinate with the office manager to maintain financial records and transactions in accordance with accounting standards
- Establishes or recommends to management, economic strategies, objectives, and policies
- Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
- Prepares for and coordinates regular audits of District’s accounts.
- Prepare reports required by regulatory and oversight agencies.
- Maintains relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
- Provides oversight and processes funds for pension, 457 plans, and other investments
- Prepares tax rate calculations required for setting tax rates.
- Assist in writing, overseeing and implementation of grants.
- Coordinate large district purchases.
- Track and keep accurate records of district assets, fixed assets and capital improvements.
- Assist the Management Team, Operations Committee, Accreditation Manager, and Fire Chief with recommendations for reaccreditation by CFAI.
- Assist Office Manager / Administrative Support Staff with front office and phone coverage
- Process financial census requests
Benefits and Compensation
The Fenton Fire Protection District offers an excellent benefits package including
- Defined benefit pension and deferred compensation plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Fitness facilities
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Compensation for the position begins at $85,000 depending on qualifications.
The Fenton Fire Protection District is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The minimum requirements for employment at Fenton Fire District include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Missouri Paramedic (EMT-P) License, and St. Louis County Fire Academy Firefighter 1 & 2 certification. Once you have earned the above licenses and certifications, you may apply in person by filling out a letter of intent at Fenton Fire District Headquarters, 1001 Assembly Parkway, Fenton, MO 63026.