FINANCE DIRECTOR

The Finance Director is responsible for the oversight, management, and review of all financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, cash and investment management, all financial reporting and asset inventory. The Director supervises 6 finance employees and their respective functions. In collaboration with the Budget, Debt and Grants, IT and Human Resources Departments, plans, implements and directs the programs and activities of the City’s Finance and Accounting Departments in accordance with policies established by the City Manager, City Council, and state and federal laws and regulations. This is an at‑will position. TYPICAL DUTIES Customarily and regularly plans, assigns and directs the activities of employees in the Finance department. Makes significant recommendations concerning the hiring, firing, advancement and promotion of all positions. Develops and implements policies, procedures and internal controls for the effective functioning of the department in accordance with governmental accounting practices and procedures; provides "hands‑on" assistance to other members of the department in the completion of day‑to‑day work activities as needed. Responsible for the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) including standards set forth by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Governmental Accounting Auditing and Financial Reporting (GAAFR) issued by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA); coordinates and oversees reconciliation of all accounts, preparation of audit work papers including single audit work papers for federal and state funds received by the City and other analysis as requested by external auditors. Monitors City purchases through the purchase order approval process to ensure compliance with the City’s Contracting and Purchasing Policy. Approves accounts payable invoices. Reviews and approves 1099 forms and ensures compliance within Federal Guidelines. Disseminates financial notices and information to departments and financial reports to federal, state and private agencies. Develops and maintains computerized financial accounting systems, including the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, business licenses, capital assets and utility billing. Functions as internal consultant for City departments on finance/accounting issues. Prepares the departmental budget and monitors expenditures in accordance with adopted Budget Policies. Fiscally accountable for keeping budget expenditures within Council approved levels, and developing, maintaining and adjusting as appropriate a monthly and annual spending plan. Supports the Budget, Debt and Grants Department in the preparation of the budget by entering, calculating and analyzing budget options for interfund transfers, internal service fund and debt service fund budgets and beginning and ending fund balances. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field. A minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory/leadership experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Local government experience. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office setting. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr