Assistant Director of Finance
Job in
Forney, Kaufman County, Texas, 75126, USA
Listing for:
Gfoat
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 95000 USD Yearly
USD
75000.00
95000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, the Assistant Finance Director provides day-to-day operational leadership for the City’s Finance Department, with primary responsibility for day-to-day accounting functions and operational oversight of utility billing activities. This position is a hands‑on working manager in a small municipal finance environment and serves as a key partner to the Director of Finance in ensuring continuity of operations, strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and effective customer service.
The Assistant Finance Director serves as the primary day-to-day accounting lead for the department, supports monthly and annual close activities, assists with audit preparation and financial reporting, and helps administer financial systems and process improvements. This position performs professional-level accounting work while also supervising staff and coordinating daily workflow across multiple finance functions. The Assistant Finance Director may serve as Acting Finance Director in the Director’s absence, as assigned.
Essential
Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent. 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.
Accounting and Financial Operations
Serves as the primary day‑to‑day accounting lead for the Finance Department.
Performs and oversees accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and general ledger maintenance.Coordinates and supports monthly and year‑end close processes; reviews trial balances and identifies unusual or complex transactions.Reviews accounts payable transactions, payroll registers, and cash deposits for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with policies and procedures.Assists in maintaining effective internal controls and recommends improvements to accounting processes and procedures.Supports banking, treasury, and cash management functions, including reconciliations, wire transfers, and coordination with financial institutions.Utility Billing Oversight and Customer Accounts
Provides operational oversight of utility billing activities, including billing cycles, adjustments, account maintenance, and cash receipting.
Supports and supervises utility billing cashiers and ensures compliance with cash handling procedures, internal controls, and applicable laws, regulations, and City policies.Reviews and assists with resolution of customer billing issues and escalations; coordinates with the Director of Finance on sensitive or high‑risk matters.Coordinates implementation, upgrades, and ongoing administration of the City’s utility billing system in collaboration with the Director of Finance, IT, and external vendors.Ensures utility billing processes align with applicable provisions of the Texas Local Government Code, Texas Administrative Code, Water Code, and City ordinances.Financial Reporting, Audit, and Compliance
Assists in the preparation of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other required financial reports.Prepares audit schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation; serves as a primary point of contact for external auditors on assigned areas.Coordinates annual arbitrage calculations with external consultants and provides required documentation.Supports compliance with applicable accounting standards, including GAAP and GASB requirements.Systems, Processes, and Training
Serves as a lead administrator for the City’s financial systems, including Tyler Munis, ensuring appropriate configuration, security, and workflow.Participates in system upgrades, implementations, and process improvement initiatives related to finance, accounting, payroll, and utility billing.Assists with developing and delivering training to City departments on financial procedures, cash handling, accounting controls, and best practices.Supervision and Leadership
Provides day‑to‑day supervision of assigned Finance Department staff,…
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