Director of Finance

Job Summary:

Under City Manager direction, the Director of Finance performs highly professional accounting work and provides administrative direction involving the planning, coordination and implementation of all fiscal operations of the City’s Finance Department. The Director is responsible for the direction, planning and management of the financial operations of the City and advises and makes recommendations to the City on all fiscal policy matters necessary for the financial health of the City. This position is responsible for performing professional work in planning, organizing, staffing, controlling and administering all financial functions including fund accounting, budgeting, utility billing, payroll, reporting, investing, debt management, banking, fixed asset management, purchasing, internal support, external support, treasury management and pension plan management for the City. Must be bondable in an amount established by the City Council with such bond conditioned upon the faithful discharge of the duties of the finance director.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the development, preparation, and administration of the City’s annual budget.
• Provide expert financial analysis and recommendations to guide decision-making by the City Council and executive leadership.
• Develop long-term financial forecasts and strategies to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Oversee capital improvement planning and financing for municipal projects
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and manage external audits.
• Plans, organizes and implements departmental goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives; develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Plans, develops and administers all departmental policies and procedures of all administrative aspects of the departments.
• Performs complex accounting work according to generally accepted accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work; directs the preparation of the annual budget; directs and oversees audits by governmental agencies, state or independent agencies; approves and controls disbursements of funds for the entire City.
• Directs, evaluates and revises accounting/payroll activities, systems and reporting tasks to meet management needs, and local, state and federal regulations.
• Performs highly advanced accounting and finance work involving the organization and interpretation of the city's financial records and managing City funds and investments.
• Research City finances and directs and oversees fiscal budget preparation for the entire city; administers reporting and validation tasks of budget preparation, control and results.
• Advises City Manager, department heads and other officials on accounting policies, and provides information regarding finances, budgeting or expenditure allowances.
• Directs the City procurement of supplies, equipment and services. Reviews purchasing policies and procedures for efficiency and economy in the acquisition of supplies, equipment and services for all City departments.
• Monitors changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations, and informs appropriate staff and makes recommendations as needed.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties. Employee will be required to perform other job-related duties, as required.)