Assistant Finance Director

The City of Kettering is recruiting for the position of:
Assistant Finance Director

Salary up to $ annually

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

OPERS retirement

Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave and Holiday Pay

The Assistant Finance Director participates in the treasury and debt function and exercises direction and supervision over assigned staff in the areas of general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.

Responsibilities include:

• Administer and direct the grant accounting needs for the City;
• Administer and prepare the financial reporting in accordance with GASB standards;
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies, practices and procedures;
• Conduct research for accounting, budgeting, and other functions as required;
• Assist in treasury and debt management programs;
• Serve as the Finance Department representative on committees and/or boards;
• Administer the security of the finance accounting software system, resolve system-related issues, and manage the accounting system database;
• Assist in training departments on procurement policies and procedures;
• Facilitate the annual independent audit;
• Prepare financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Quarterly Financial Reports;
• Review and direct processing of complex travel reimbursements;
• Prepare special studies, reports, and audits;
• Perform related work as required.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in public accounting and/or local government finance, with strong knowledge of municipal finance administration, accounting principles and practices, and compliance with general laws. The candidate must possess or be able to obtain a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) license. Experience or training in financial systems/software administration is highly desirable.

Good knowledge of municipal finance administration, accounting principles, auditing, personnel management, and the operation of personal computers with appropriate software packages. Ability to analyze and interpret financial and accounting records; organize work and perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities; interpret and implement GASB pronouncements; compile an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with no outside assistance; apply complex laws, rules and regulations relating to tax and accounting matters;

communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Significant background in general accounting is essential, with experience in public accounting and/or local government finance desirable. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university (or a related degree with directly related experience) is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.