Treasurer; Finance Director

JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK

This position is responsible for the safekeeping of the City’s financial assets. In addition, this position evaluates the financial performance, projects revenue and expenditure trends, and is a key member of the budget preparation team that establishes a financial plan, which is presented to the City Council for approval. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the City Manager.

Supervision is exercised over all department personnel.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position of City Treasurer was established by the City of Greenbelt Charter Section 46 and reports to the City Manager. The City Treasurer is the head of the Department of Finance and is responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City. The Department of Finance is responsible for business and financial planning which includes budget development, debt management, accounting, revenue collection, vendor payments and payroll.

• Plans and implements short and medium range goals, objectives, and strategies for the department, projects, and programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
• Plans long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for the department.
• Carries out supervisory/managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coordinating, developing and approving staff training; approving leave requests; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinates preparation of the City’s annual budget for submittal to the City Manager.
• Responsible for the security of City funds.
• Provides revenue and expenditure estimates for the current and subsequent fiscal year.
• Coordinates preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Manages the City’s investment accounts within the legal restrictions governing such investments.
• Coordinates review and implementation of insurance.

• Works with departmental and Finance staff to prepare the Proposed Budget for City Manager review.
• Prepares interim financial reports to provide ongoing analysis to the City Council and City Manager throughout the fiscal year.
• Monitors financial health and long-term sustainability of the City and reports to the City Manager, proposing change if necessary.
• Reviews and edits as necessary audit and ad hoc financial schedules prepared by the Finance Department staff.
• Prepares the management discussion and analysis and transmittal letter for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that is submitted to the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA).
• Provides assistance to other department heads by furnishing fiscal information, reviewing budget submittals, and by verifying the completeness and accuracy of the information.
• Reviews proposed expenditures to determine if they are consistent with and within budget appropriations and recommends transfers of appropriations when necessary.
• Exercises signatory authority for payroll, purchases and other authorized disbursement of funds.
• Interprets the City’s personnel regulations.
• Provides special budget studies and analysis as needed.
• Provides assistance in emergency preparedness planning and response.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• General Office Equipment

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree and additional credit hours for a total of 150 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; and extensive progressively responsible related experience.
• Any combination of…