Assistant Director of Finance – Government Budget & Compliance

Job Opportunity:
Assistant Director of Finance – City of Ingleside

The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, applicable federal and state regulations, and City ordinances, policies, and procedures. This role requires the exercise of sound professional judgment in interpreting and applying accounting standards, regulations, and organizational policies. The Assistant Director develops, implements, and maintains departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls to support efficient and compliant financial operations.

Responsibilities include performing complex technical accounting functions; maintaining accurate financial records and documentation; preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries; and completing related accounting and financial reporting tasks as assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Director with a high degree of independence and accountability.

Starting Salary Range:
$83,553.00– $
(Based on experience, certifications, and education.)

The City of Ingleside offers generous benefits package:

Health Insurance
Full-time Employees:

100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Dependents of Full-time Employees:

75% employer-paid for dependent health benefits.

Retirement – TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)
Mandatory Participation:

Applies to employees working 1,000+ hours per year.
Employee Contribution:

8% of gross earnings (pre-tax).
City Matching:

2:1 match by the City.
Vesting:

After 5 years of service.
Retirement Eligibility:

At age 60 with 5+ years of service, or
Any age with 20+ years of service.
Supplemental Death Benefits:

Additional coverage provided through TMRS.

Learn more and apply at:
www.inglesidetx.gov/224/Employment-Opportunities

Note:

All conditional offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, and background check.

Join us and make a lasting impact in the City of Ingleside!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and approves all journal entries and reclassification entries and reviews the City’s general ledger throughout the year and at year end; prepares timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial, operational, and statistical reports.
• Works with the City’s outside audit firm and assists with the annual audit including the preparation of schedules and coordination with other City departments; assists audit firm with the preparation of the year end Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Assists Finance Director in the preparation of the City’s annual operating and capital budget, including reviewing requests, data input, verifying reports and producing budget reports; and 5 to 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Financial Forecast.
• Maintains grant financial and administrative records.
• Evaluates financial software and accounting procedures; recommends methods or procedures to maximize software utility. (ERP PRO 10-Tyler Technology)
• Aids in the development of accounting policies and procedures for the department and/or the organization.
• Assists with the investment of City funds and preparation of investment reports.
• Assists Finance Director in analyzing, reviewing, and documenting the City’s financial internal controls.
• Assists, cross-trains, and backs-up the City’s payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable functions.
• Assists, cross-trains, and backs-up the City’s utility customer service, billing, and reporting functions.
• In cooperation with director, conducts a variety of personnel and staffing functions including the hiring, training, supervising, and performance evaluation of assigned personnel; guides staff on goal…