Finance Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Serves as chief financial advisor to the City Manager. Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and assures that state and national standard accounting procedures are maintained. Performs a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative and technical accounting and finance functions in maintaining the fiscal records and systems of the City. Directs the operations of the Motor Vehicle Department.

• Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals within available resources. Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments.
• Trains, motivates, develops, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans.
• Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
• Coordinates division activities with other departments/divisions and agencies as needed. Provides professional advice to supervisors.
• Makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.
• Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.
• Self-insured internal fund accounting, mitigating future risk through projected fund levels.
• Analyzes calendar year employee insurance rates.
• Analyzes self-insured, high deductible liability coverage and workers compensation coverage. Coordinates workers compensation audit.
• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget.
• Performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control.
• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties.
• Adjusts errors and complaints.
• Prepares annual budget and departmental requests.
• Assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Coordinates the annual fiscal year audit with external auditors.
• Supervises the collection of taxes, fees, and other receipts in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Maintains financial records.
• Develops financial studies and plans.
• Forecasts, estimates, and monitors the financial condition of the City to assure the fiscal well being of the City.
• Prepares financial reports.
• Oversees the posting and reconciliation of ledgers and accounts.
• Directs the preparation of state and Federal reports, including tax reports.
• Oversees payroll, accounts payable processing, and home rule charter procurement ordinance oversight.
• Oversees the investment of City funds.
• Attends all regular meetings of the City Commission; attends special meetings of the City Commission, departments, or administration at which attendance may be required.
• Provides staff support to various boards and commissions, as needed and assigned.

The duties listed above 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.

• Develops finance related ordinances and resolutions.
• Attends seminars and workshops related to public finance, which may require out of town travel.
• Participates in professional organizations related to areas of responsibilities.
• Serves as Acting City Manager, as assigned.
• Provides cost-of-service studies for utility rate considerations (when necessary).

Follow and comply with all instructions given by supervisory staff and chain of command. Exhibit a positive attitude and display appropriate conduct. Create positive relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisors and treat all persons with appropriate respect. Comply with work schedule and fulfill job responsibility commitments. Complete job assignments in a conscientious and thorough manner. Adhere to Laws, Department and Division policies and procedures and support organization objectives.

Listen with comprehension and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely to facilitate an efficient operation. Comply with safety rules and appropriately maintain and use equipment and material. Maintain confidentiality of matters relating to the City at all times. Maintain insurability and operate city vehicles in accordance with insurance policy. (If required of the position) Demonstrate self-initiative in performing routine tasks as in accordance with standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and chain of command.

This position is subject to the City of Hobbs’ Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which…