Finance Director

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the fiscal management of the City of Lake Saint Louis.

• Monitors pending state and federal legislation regarding municipal accounting and auditing standards; determines financial implications of changes in fiscal laws and regulations and develops plans for implementing changes.
• Develops long-range financial goals and objectives; advises Board of Aldermen, City Administrator, and other city management staff regarding fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversees the annual city budget development process; participates in budget development and monitors expenditures under the current budget.
• Produces various fiscal and financial reports for the Board of Aldermen, other city departments, and interested parties; interprets and explains reports as needed.
• Invests city funds; monitors and tracks cash flow and investment performance.
• Directs and oversees tax billing and collection functions.
• Oversees purchasing, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; ensures that requests for proposal and bid procedures comply with city policies and procedures.
• Oversees the city-wide risk management program.
• Prepares year-end financial statements and coordinates the annual audit process.
• Develops, implements, and oversees internal audit procedures.
• Coordinates provision of information necessary for bond issuances and communication with rating agencies; ensures adherence to bond requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.