CitySpeak Podcast

What City Hall Needs From Its New Finance Director - Part I

Episode Summary

Finance Directors have been retiring in droves from City Halls throughout our country. This is an excellent time for ambitious young people who want a career in financial management to step up and compete for the Finance Director jobs left behind by retirees. The financial rewards are great as are the career opportunities. However, you need to make sure you understand exactly what City Hall needs from its new Finance Director. This is what this CitySpeak episode is all about, helping you to succeed as a Finance Director at City Hall.

Episode Notes

Whether you are looking to transition from the private sector or you’re an “up and comer” in municipal government, you may be interested in listening in on this 3-part series of the CitySpeak blog and podcast as follows:

• Part 1 – Character traits and skills the municipal finance officer (Director) must have.
• Part 2 – 10 most important goals to achieve as the “new” Finance Director at your City.
• Part 3 – Keep the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) in mind to keep your job at City Hall.

Read or listen in on today’s CitySpeak blog and podcast which covers part 1.  In the next two weeks, we will cover parts 2 and 3.  

Enjoy the CitySpeak podcast!