Director of Financial Services

Under the general supervision of the City Manager, serves as the City's chief financial officer and provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Financial Services Department. Directs the City's budgeting, accounting and financial reporting, treasury and investments, debt management, revenue administration, and long-range financial planning. Advises the City Manager and elected officials on fiscal policy, financial risks, economic trends, capital financing, and strategies necessary to maintain the City's long-term financial sustainability.

Ensures timely, accurate, transparent, and understandable financial information; strong internal controls; compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, bond covenants, and professional standards; and stewardship of public resources consistent with City Council policy direction.

Provides executive leadership for the Financial Services Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable laws. Establishes clear expectations and accountability; develops succession and workforce plans; recruits, develops, evaluates, and retains high-performing staff; promotes collaboration and customer service; and ensures appropriate segregation of duties and continuity of critical financial operations.

• May be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Annual Operating and Capital Budget Preparation, Administration, and Performance Management:
  Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of the City's annual operating and capital budgets and multi-year financial plan. Develop budget assumptions, revenue estimates, fixed-cost projections, allocations, and guidelines consistent with City Manager and City Council policy direction. Present budget recommendations and periodic financial and performance reports; monitor results and forecasts throughout the year; identify variances and corrective strategies; and guide departments in responsible administration of programs and fiscal resources.
• Centralized Accounting, Annual Audit, and Financial Reporting:
  Direct accounting and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable governmental accounting standards. Ensure timely reconciliations, accurate financial statements, completion of the annual external audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and effective citywide internal controls. Establish procedures to safeguard assets, reduce fraud and financial reporting risk, and ensure departments accurately and timely record financial transactions.
• Treasury, Cash Management, and Investments:
  Direct cash-flow planning and investment of public funds in accordance with the City's investment policy and Florida law. Maintain adequate liquidity, safety of principal, appropriate diversification, segregation of restricted funds, and timely funding of payroll, debt service, and disbursements. Monitor banking relationships, investment performance, and treasury controls and recommend improvements to maximize effectiveness while prudently managing risk.
• Debt and Capital Financing Management:
  Develop and maintain the City's debt management strategy and policies; evaluate financing alternatives; and lead the planning, structuring, coordination, and execution of debt issuances approved by City Council. Ensure timely debt service, continuing disclosure, arbitrage and tax compliance, and compliance with bond covenants and financing agreements. Maintain effective relationships with bond counsel, financial advisors, underwriters, investors, and rating agencies, and communicate the City's financial position and capital plan clearly and credibly.
• Revenue Administration and Collections:
  Oversee billing, receivables, collections, liens, cash handling, and related revenue-control processes. Establish citywide standards and internal controls that promote timely collection, accurate accounting, customer service, and…