DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

City Finance Administrator

Starting salary is $175,000. Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ). Under the executive direction of the City Manager, provides comprehensive administration of all fiscal activities for the city. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting, debt management, treasury management, billing and collecting of City revenues, and purchasing activities. Position provides executive level supervision to the Finance Department and participates in the formulation of and execution of broad City financial policies. Position has considerable responsibility for the development and administration of the City's annual budget. Subject to policy and legal requirements, incumbent plans and develops all financial operations.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Provides expert guidance and support to the City Council, City executive team, and City departments concerning the City's fiscal activities, budgeting, payroll, accounting, cash management, utility billing, purchasing and internal controls.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for all City finance activities, as well as standards for financial reporting and all City policies and directives.
• Prepares, publishes, and administers the City's annual operating budget, and property tax calculations.
• Plans, coordinates, and controls the City's accounting system, and implements cash management techniques such as investing the City's funds and negotiating various contracts for the City.
• Directs risk management functions (property and liability) and grants administration for various state and federal grants for the city.
• Maintains constant monitor of costs, expenditures, capital outlay, and department budget(s) for continuing adherence to established budgetary constraints and administrative objectives.
• Reviews and evaluates non-routine customer complaints inquiries from department heads, City Council, and related boards meeting agendas, and provides resolution or makes recommendations where required.
• Reviews and evaluates various reports and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established City/departmental goals and objectives, i.e., annual audit, annual budget, quarterly financial reports, utility billing, general ledgers, payroll records, purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates performance of annual City audits and preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) within time parameters of State law and debt covenants as well as meeting applicable authoritative standards for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Achievement Award of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
• Aggressively pursues opportunities to improve both internal and external customer service.

Education and Experience

Training and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field, certification as a Government Finance Officer and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) highly preferred; supplemented by five (5) years municipal finance experience in a supervisory/management capacity, that demonstrates the ability to develop complex operating budget(s) and broad knowledge of all facets of municipal financial administration; or and equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Supplemental Information

HIPAA Compliance Statement: All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

Benefits

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Merit Increases/Pay for Performance Director salaries are actuals only and do not have salary ranges. Increases are based on performance and budget. Non Sworn civilian employees are eligible for a 4% merit increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 4% lump sum each year on their anniversary date. Sworn officers are eligible for a 5% increase annually and after reaching the max of the pay scale, are eligible to receive a 5% lump sum each year on their anniversary date. * merit increases are based upon performance and budget Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Medical, Dental and Vision is available for purchase for full time employees. Coverage goes into effect on the 31st day. Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $50,000 for each benefit. Additional Life and AD&D may be purchased up to 2 x annual pay. Holidays Employees receive 11 paid holidays per year Vacation Years of Service HRs Accrued Monthly 0 - 1 Year 6.67 1 - 4 Years 10.00 5 - 9 Years 11.67 10 + Years 13.34 Sick Leave Employees earn 80 hours of sick leave per year. There is no maximum accruals for sick leave. Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)-2:1 match. A required 7% of gross earnings are deducted each pay period and deposited into the member's account. Upon retirement, the City will deposit its portion of the matching funds at 14%. The City also participates in Social Security.

Deferred Compensation The City of Rockwall offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account. Longevity After completing one year of continuous service, employees will receive $5/month for Longevity Pay. This benefit is usually paid out each December. Supplemental Benefits The City of Rockwall also offers optional programs that include Short and Long Term Disability through AFLAC. Flexible Spending Accounts Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through pre-tax payroll deduction for Health and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees. Wellness Program The City of Rockwall administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides an incentive for obtaining a wellness exam each year. Wellness exams are paid at 100% by the City.

Workers Compensation All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty. Bilingual Certification Pay Eligible for up to $600 annually for bi-lingual pay.

Education Pay Some positions are eligible for Education Pay.

• Associates - $800/yr
• Bachelors - $1,400/yr
• Masters - $2,000/yr

*Education Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget. Certification Pay

• 1st Certification - $300/yr
• 2nd Certification - $600/yr
• 3rd Certification - $900/yr

*Certification Pay must be approved by the department director and annual budget.