Assistant Finance Director

The Assistant Director of Finance is responsible for the administration and oversight of day-to-day operations of the Department of Finance and oversight of job assignments completed by staff within the department. This position oversees cash, revenue and expenditures of the City, prepares financial statements, assists in the preparation of the operating and capital budgets, participates in the annual audit and compilation of annual financial statements and other related tasks as required.

This position must demonstrate effective communication, leadership, management and technical skills through effective collaboration, using team resources, progressive decision making and personal responsibility. The Assistant Finance Director may serve as acting Director of Finance in the absence of the Director of Finance.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minimum of 5 years of governmental finance experience in a position of managerial capacity, or equivalent. Experience in government finance operations, reporting and compliance, including knowledge of public debt financing, federal grants compliance and reporting, and Ohio state fiscal compliance requirements. Possession of CPA, CGFM, CPPB, CPPO or equivalent is desirable. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable under the City’s insurance plan.

• Assist in preparation of annual City operating and capital budget.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR); provide oversight of the conversion process and review financial information prepared by outside firm for accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of the City’s annual tax budget.
• Monitor funding from Federal, State and local sources and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, OMB Circular A-133; prepare annual Schedule of Federal Awards.
• Maintain the City’s capital asset system including tagging the assets, recording the acquisition and disposal of assets; calculate depreciation expense and prepare asset reports.
• Work with external auditors, collect and provide data as part of the City’s annual audit.
• Prepare the Annual Information Filing.
• Assist Finance Director in auditing records, preparing monthly financial statements and journal entries, budget to actual analysis and reconciling accounts.
• Review and approve department requisition and budget transfer requests.

• Oversee and assist with Accounts Payable and Receivable operations to include the review of staff assignments to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with established procedures.
• Prepare cash reconciliation; analyze and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist in the development of operating procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
• Participate in development and mentoring of staff to achieve a cohesive work unit.
• Oversee assignments completed by department staff.
• Assist employees with developing and implementing programs and objectives to improve departmental and City-wide efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including those of a confidential nature.

Knowledge of:
City government structure and processes; accounting and auditing principles as promulgated by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); principles and practices of municipal finance administration, including budget preparation; knowledge of Federal, State and local law pertaining to the issuance of annual 1099s, W-2s and other year-end tax filings;
Ohio Public Employees and Ohio Police and Fire Pension compliance and reporting requirements as…