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, it evaluates the financial performance, projects revenue and expenditure trends, and is a key member of the budget preparation team that establishes a financial plan presented to the City Council for approval. The work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the City Manager and exercising supervision over all department personnel.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfy the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform these functions.

The City Treasurer position was established by the City of Greenbelt under Charter Section 46 and reports to the City Manager. The Treasurer is head of the Department of Finance and is responsible for the administration of the City’s financial affairs. The Department of Finance handles business planning, 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 responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training staff; planning, assigning, 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 submission to the City Manager.
• Is 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 changes if necessary.
• Reviews and edits audit and ad‑hoc financial schedules prepared by Finance Department staff.
• Prepares the management discussion and analysis and transmittal letter for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) submitted to the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA).
• Provides assistance to other department heads by furnishing fiscal information, reviewing budget submittals, and verifying completeness and accuracy of the information.
• Reviews proposed expenditures to determine consistency with and within budget appropriations, and recommends transfers of appropriations when necessary.
• Exercises signatory authority for payroll, purchases and other authorized disbursements 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

• Master’s Degree and an additional total of 150 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Extensive progressively responsible related experience.
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Certified Public Accountant is desirable. A…