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City of Terrell, Texas

Assistant Director of Finance
Competitive salary up to $140,000
Certification pay, and excellent benefits.
Filing deadline: May 29, 2026.

The City of Terrell is seeking a hands-on, detail-driven accounting professional to serve as its inaugural Assistant Director of Finance. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a time when the City is strengthening and modernizing its financial operations.

Reporting to the Finance Director, this position leads day-to-day accounting functions, oversees utility billing operations, and plays a key role in audit preparation, financial reporting, and system improvements. You'll serve as a trusted operational partner, helping build structure, enhance processes, and ensure accuracy and accountability across the organization.

Ideal candidates bring strong governmental accounting experience (or comparable), a process-oriented mindset, and the ability to balance technical work with team leadership. Experience with ERP systems (Tyler Munis preferred) and utility billing is a plus.

This role offers the chance to build, improve, and make a lasting impact in a collaborative, evolving environment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits, including City-paid healthcare and relocation assistance.

Apply today to help shape the future of finance in Terrell: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2612

For questions, contact:

Abby Ackers
Senior Executive Recruiter
CPS HR Consulting
916.471.3422
aackers@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/ztqf
City of Terrell website: https://www.cityofterrell.org



The City of Terrell is an equal opportunity employer.