Director of Finance

Hiring Range: $ - $
Salary Range: $ - $

Summary
The Director of Finance directs and supervises the Accounting, Utility Billing and Municipal Court divisions and staff to ensure operational efficiencies. The Director of Finance oversees the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). He/she provides oversight of the Town budget, payroll processing, financial planning, debt management, and Town investment programs. The incumbent is responsible for the collection, receipt, deposit, and disbursement of monies due to the Town and ensures that Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements are followed and Town financial operations are in compliance.

Under the Town Manager's direction, the Director of Finance performs executive-level administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the operation and functions of the Town's Finance department.

The list below is intended to illustrate the responsibilities of the position and is not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
Oversees and directs the work performed by the Accounting, Utility Billing and Municipal Court division staff and determines best practices for the department

Oversees and directs the compilation of operational and staffing financial information of the Towns departments in the assembly and preparation for the annual budget

Participates in discussions with Town Manager and Town Board on current revenue trends and forecasts to provide an accurate evaluation of department budget requests

Plans, directs, organizes, and reviews general procedures of fiscal management, including accounting, budgetary control, revenue collection, special assessments, investment programs, purchasing, and budget preparation

Oversees the preparation of accounting records; the compilation, review of, and official filing of reports with financial institutions in adherence to municipal/government reporting regulations

Prepares summary reports of receipts and disbursements and documentation as required and supplied in treasury reports to the State Manages the Town's investment program by compiling schedules for Town funds available for investment; works closely with financial advisors on projections and forecasts for the development of an investment plan Administers and oversees the performance of the Towns short and long-term financial plans as adopted by the Towns Board of Trustees Provides oversight of accounts payable and receivables and the preparation of payables, and the release of checks

Administers and enforces the Town's tax ordinances; conducts audits; determines tax liabilities as required; interprets and explains legal provisions, regulations, and procedures relative to taxation requirements

Manages and oversees the work of the Accounting Manager and Municipal Court Manager Monitors, reviews, updates, and enforces the Town's financial policies

Provides overall supervision of payroll processes

Meets with potential developers and prospective vendors concerning processes related to the purchase, sale, lease, rental, and disposition of Town services or real property

Provides direction to assigned staff implementing the Board of Trustees policy and direction and ensures the Board of Trustees and Town goals are carried out Monitors municipal government practices, standards, regulations, and trends for changes that may impact the Town Creates, reviews and/or edits reports and statements prepared for the Board of Trustees and/or various committees and commissions

Serves as the Town liaison for the Finance Committee Responsible for the annual preparation of the budget and ACFRResponsible for monthly financial statement preparation

Responsible for quarterly financial reports and presentation of these reports to the Town Board Participates in ongoing training for personal and professional development

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:
Knowledge of all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of all Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements

Knowledge of municipal finance administration and the State and Federal laws and policies governing municipal accounting activities and reporting functions

Knowledge of computer use and advanced use of Excel, database use, and other financial reporting software systems

Knowledge of budgeting, treasury management, and financial planning

Knowledge of materials procurement and management

Knowledge of local government, services provided by, and administration of those services

Skilled in the preparation and delivery of public…