Finance Director

Finance Director Company: City of Walhalla - Walhalla, SC, USA General Purpose Performs a wide variety of routine professional, technical, administrative and specialized work related to financial management of the City, including budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources, payroll, risk management and other fiscal systems of the City. Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of the City Administrator. Supervision Exercised Accounting Clerk Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serves as chief financial officer to the City; Plans, directs, supervises and participates in the general accounting, investment, audit, banking and debt management functions of the City; Analyzes, interprets and communicates the financial status of the organization to the City Administrator and Council; Supervises the collection of taxes, fees and other accounts receivable, in accordance with local, state and federal laws; Maintains financial records and prepares financial reports; Assists in budget preparation and execution; Conducts internal audits, ensuring compliance; Provides recommendations for financial planning, cost control and revenue generation; Leads preparations for the City’s annual external audit performed by a third party CPA firm; Processes payroll and accounts payable; Prepares bank deposits; Processes insurance claims with MASC SCMIT and SCMIRF; Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and assures that GAAP standards, as well as state and federal government requirements are maintained; Maintains employee benefit programs and related data; Maintains daily cash balance, examines receipts for accuracy and completeness, reconciles bank statements; Coordinates state purchasing requests, bid requests and serves as City Purchasing Agent; Performs Notary Public function; Assists in the development, implementation and adherence to adopted financial policies that result in the sound financial management of the City; Monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure adherence to budget allocations; Desired Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative experience in public finance administration. Preferred Education & Experience Master’s Degree. Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Certified Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Special Requirements Possession of a valid South Carolina Driver’s License. Must be bondable. Please visit the website for a full job description and to apply. CLICK HERE Contact Information Celia Boyd Myers Phone: NA Fax: NA View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr