The City of Waukee, Iowa (population 31,823) is seeking candidates for the position of finance director. The current finance director is retiring after serving twenty-five (25) years with the city. Waukee is located in Dallas County, Iowa, and is part of the Des Moines – West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Waukee is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Located in central Iowa, adjacent to Des Moines, and several other suburban cities, citizens enjoy convenient access to a large variety of cultural events, dining, retail, recreation, sporting, employment, educational and entertainment opportunities. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person.
For additional information about the City of Waukee please visit: https://www.waukee.org/
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Learn more from the recruitment brochure: City-of-Waukee-Finance-Director-Description-for-2025
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and salary history by 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025 to:
Jeff Cayler
Cayler Consulting, LLC
(712) 830-3794
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SUCCESS FACTORS:
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, financial management or closely related field. Master’s preferred
Experience/Qualifications:
Five (5) years of work experience in financial management. Public sector experience preferred
Five (5) years supervisory/leadership experience with increasing responsibility in a related field
Advanced accounting certificate including CPA and/or CPFO preferred
Access to transportation with insurance at required state levels to conduct business throughout the assigned area
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and salary history by 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025 to:
Jeff Cayler
Cayler Consulting, LLC
(712) 830-3794
It is the policy of the City of Waukee to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
Waukee is located in Dallas County, part of the thriving Des Moines metro area, and is one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa. With a high quality of life, excellent schools, expanding neighborhoods, and strong community pride. Waukee is a great place to live, work and play.
Both residential and commercial development are thriving in Waukee, contributing to record-setting growth. Apple has opened the first of what will likely be several data centers. The KeeTown Loop entertainment district is drawing thousands of visitors with its Lie Nation venue, Vibrant Music Hall. Triumph Park sports complex draws national tournaments and hosts thousands of games each year.