Finance Director Town Treasurer

Town Treasurer/Finance Director

Exempt Employee

Oversees, leads, and manages the Town's finance and accounting department and the front office. As a member of the Town's management team, participates in the development of long‑range plans and oversees, manages, and performs duties associated with town‑wide administration.

• Directs, plans, manages and schedules finance and accounting responsibilities for the Town, including accounts payable and receivable, organization‑wide purchasing processes and procedures, and utility billing.
• Serves as Town Treasurer/Finance Officer; authorizes and prepares or delegates preparation of all accounting and financial reporting required by internal and external sources.
• Coordinates the budget preparation process with all departments, monitors the annual budget, participates in the development of annual budget and long‑range business plans, presents plans and budgets for approval to the Town Administrator, and manages revisions as required.
• Monitors operating expenses within approved budget guidelines and conducts analyses of actual costs/expenses relative to the budget.
• Invests Town funds in approved financial instruments and manages the portfolio in accordance with Town Board approved guidelines.
• Manages cash investments, cash management processes and revenue tracking, including sales tax receipts, reporting, and audits.
• Oversees the Town's management and utilization of grant funding, reviews and monitors expenditures, conducts ongoing fund reconciliation, monitors requests for funds distribution, and maintains fund reporting.
• Implements and maintains electronic financial accounting and reporting systems.

Researches and prepares monthly financial reports for presentation to the Town Administrator, and presents those reports to the Town Board with the approval of the Town Administrator. Provides Town Administrator and Town Board with monthly, quarterly YTD vs Budget Expense Reports.

• May represent the Town in various capacities on panels, committees, task forces and other relevant forums as assigned by the Town Administrator.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Town Administrator.

This Position Reports to the Town Administrator on a day‑to‑day basis and is appointed by the Town Board. The position reports the Town's financial conditions and needs to the Town Board and supervises all Finance and Accounting personnel.

• Minimum Education
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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, with an emphasis in accounting, finance and/or a related field, or equivalent education and experience in the Finance and Accounting field.
• Job Requirements
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  Valid Colorado Driver License.
• Special Training or Experience
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  Governmental Finance and Accounting.
• Work Experience in Positions Similar or Related to This Job
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  Requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government finance and accounting or a directly related field, and a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and operating requirements of municipal government accounting, finance, reporting, and budgeting.
• Solid knowledge of management standards, principles and practices for supervision of employees and the ability to assess, develop, and direct subordinates.
• Solid knowledge of administrative functions inherent in this level of management.
• Ability to set priorities, plan and execute processes and procedures for results.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, manage stressful situations, and deescalate anger when necessary.
• Solid knowledge of problem‑solving approaches and techniques, and the skills to apply various strategies.
• Ability to develop, prepare and present comprehensive reports.
• Knowledge of current technological capabilities and applications.
• Develop knowledge of the Town of Del Norte, the Town Municipal Code, administrative policies and procedures, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, outside organizations and the general public.

All duties and descriptions listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the organization and requirements of the position change.

It is the policy of the Town of Del Norte not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, or disability related to a bona fide occupational qualification.