City Administrator-Treasurer
- City of Fountain City
- Fountain City, WI 54629, USA
- May 12, 2026
Job Description
City Administrator - Treasurer Profile
Position Location: Beautiful Fountain City, Wisconsin
Department: City Administration
Reports To: Mayor
Salary Range: $72,000 – $92,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
About Us
Fountain City is a close-knit community nestled along the Mississippi River, known for its scenic beauty,
historic charm, and strong sense of civic pride. The city operates with a small, dedicated team and values
professionalism, transparency, and sound decision-making.
We are seeking a capable and community-minded City Administrator - Treasurer to provide day-to-day
administrative leadership, financial oversight, and operational continuity for the City. This role is ideal
for a municipal professional who enjoys a hands-on environment, values consistency and precedent, and
wants to make a meaningful impact in a small community.
Why Join Our Team?
Community Impact: Play a central role in guiding the daily operations of the city and supporting
thoughtful, well-informed decision-making.
Professional Autonomy: Serve as the City’s chief administrative officer with clear authority to
manage operations, finances, and routine decision-making.
Variety of Work: Engage in a broad mix of responsibilities including budgeting, zoning
administration, legal coordination, staff supervision, and council support.
Stability & Continuity: Help provide professional consistency across changes in elected
leadership.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable schedule in a small-city environment with limited after-
hours demands.
As City Administrator / Treasurer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of City
operations and financial management. Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing daily City operations and implementing policies adopted by the Common Council.
Serving as the primary administrative liaison to the City Attorney and coordinating legal and
procedural matters.
Providing administrative oversight of zoning and land use matters, including coordination with
the Planning, Zoning and Community Development Committee and Board of Appeals.
Preparing and presenting the annual operating budget to the Finance and Administration
Committee and Common Council.
Monitoring City finances, including cash flow, fund balances, investments, and expenditures.
Coordinating and managing the annual audit and preparing financial reports for City leadership.
Providing administrative supervision to the Public Works Supervisor and City Clerk.
Assisting with coordination between the Library Director and the Library Board as needed.
Supporting and facilitating effective Common Council and committee meetings.
What We’re Looking For
A professional with sound judgment and the ability to apply precedent to routine decisions.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with elected officials, staff, legal
counsel, and the public.
Experience or background in municipal administration, public finance, accounting, or a related
field.
Familiarity with Wisconsin municipal statutes and procedures (preferred).
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a small, lean
organization.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, accounting, business administration, or a
related field (or equivalent experience).
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to pass a background check.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Holidays: Includes recognized City holidays.
Health & Life Insurance: Available in accordance with City policy.
Wisconsin Retirement System: Participation in a strong public pension program.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Competitive leave benefits based on tenure.
Additional Leave: Personal days, jury duty pay, funeral leave, and other leave as provided by
City policy.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods while performing administrative duties.
Ability to use a computer and office equipment for prolonged periods.
Ability to attend evening meetings as required.
Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel locally for meetings or City business.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re interested in providing professional leadership and helping guide the day-to-day operations of
a small, vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Visit the City of Fountain City website for application details
Apply via Indeed.com or other posting platforms as directed
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fountain City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful
and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with
disabilities.
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