Finance Director

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to be assisting the City of DeFuniak Springs, FL in conducting a recruitment for their next Finance Director. DeFuniak Springs is the county seat of Walton County in the Florida Panhandle. It’s part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin metropolitan area and is known for Lake DeFuniak, one of only two nearly perfectly round spring-fed lakes in the world. The city’s motto is “Partnership, Planning, and Preservation.” The Finance Department is responsible for the financial health and sustainability of the City. The Finance Department’s key functions include payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget oversight, financial reporting, and coordination of the external financial audit. The primary mission of the department is providing accurate, meaningful, and timely financial data to the City Departments, Mayor, City Council, and Boards and Commissions. Other key functions include accounting, grant opportunities, revenue and internal control development monitoring, and internal audits of city departments. It is also of the utmost importance that the successful candidate understands that this is a hands-on position and requires someone who can work independently, and will communicate the fiscal condition and challenges facing the City with, the City Council, department heads, staff and the community in a clear, concise, transparent, comprehensive, understandable and professional manner. The Ideal Candidate Able to lead and manage in a collaborative manner Good communication skills Able and willing to respond to inquiries from City Council, staff and the community in a clear, concise and understandable way The ability to be a hands-on member of a knowledgeable team Always embodies integrity and focuses on the best interest of the City Expertise in advising City Council, the City Manager and staff on matters of finance and budget Supportive leader who can delegate tasks and allow seasoned staff to work with autonomy while at the same time willing and able to be a hands-on director whenever the need arises Able to work independently Salary The hiring range for these positions is $71,000 - $109,000. Application Process For more information on this position, including supplementary documents and resources, visit the recruitment webpage at: https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/city-of-defuniak-springs-fl/ The review of resumes will take place on May 29, 2026. Please refrain from communicating with the staff or elected officials of the City of DeFuniak Springs. Please direct inquiries to Sumter Consulting through the Executive Recruiter with any questions or concerns: Gary La Venia Email: gary@sumterconsulting.com Phone: 352.255.7014 Website: www.sumterlocalgovconsulting.com Requirements City of DeFuniak Springs Job Description Benefits City of DeFuniak Benefits Guide