Government Finance Director

Summary Of Position

Plans, directs, and oversees the City's financial operations and Finance Department. Serves as the principal financial advisor to the City Manager and is responsible for municipal accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash and investment management, fixed assets, debt, audit coordination, utility and improvement district billing, internal controls, and financial forecasting. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, City policies, GAAP, and GASB standards.

Plans, directs, and oversees the City's financial operations and Finance Department. Serves as the principal financial advisor to the City Manager and is responsible for municipal accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, cash and investment management, fixed assets, debt, audit coordination, utility and improvement district billing, internal controls, and financial forecasting. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, City policies, GAAP, and GASB standards.

• Reports to:
  
  City Manager
  2. Directs:
  Finance Department employees
  3. Other:
  Supports Mayor, City Council, City staff, auditors, agencies, financial institutions, and the public

• Advises the City Manager and City Council regarding the City's financial condition, fiscal policies, financial risks, forecasts, and long-range planning
• Directs Finance Department operations and staff; establishes procedures, work priorities, internal controls, and standards of performance
• Maintains the City's accounting system, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial records in accordance with GAAP, GASB, applicable laws, and City policies
• Coordinates preparation and administration of the annual operating and capital budget; monitors revenues and expenditures and recommends adjustments
• Oversees payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing-related financial controls, cash receipts/disbursements, banking, investments, fixed assets, debt, utility billing, and improvement district billing
• Coordinates the annual independent audit and other financial/compliance audits; prepares or oversees schedules, documentation, responses, and corrective actions
• Prepares and presents financial statements, revenue/expenditure reports, check registers, forecasts, analyses, and other reports to management and City Council
• Develops and maintains financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard public assets, promote accountability, and reduce financial risk
• Monitors governmental accounting standards and federal/state requirements affecting municipal finance and implements necessary changes
• Provides financial assistance to City departments; works with auditors, financial institutions, consultants, agencies, vendors, employees, and the public; performs other duties as assigned

• Thorough knowledge of municipal finance, governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, cash/investment management, debt administration, internal controls, GAAP, and GASB standards
• Ability to analyze complex fiscal records, prepare accurate financial statements and forecasts, administer budgets, identify financial risks, and meet statutory, audit, payroll, budget, and reporting deadlines
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to elected officials, management, employees, auditors, agencies, and the public and to exercise sound independent judgment and confidentiality
• Knowledge of supervision and public administration; skill with financial management systems, spreadsheets, and related technology

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration; four (4) years of progressively responsible professional accounting, finance, budgeting, auditing, or fiscal management experience in government, including supervisory or management experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Candidates in this position must be bondable.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or skills. Duties may be modified as organizational needs require, consistent with applicable law.