Finance Director

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Finance-Exec Full Time Palatka, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $84,084.00 To $ Annually

Job Title:

Finance Director

Department:

Finance

FLSA:

Exempt

Pay Grade:

G19

Effective:

September 2021

Revised:

September 2021

This position is responsible for supervisory finance and budget work in the management of all Government accounting records, financial and budgeting reports, and accounting and budget systems and procedures.

The Finance Director serves at the will of the City Manager and may be appointed or removed by the City Manager with emphasis on Government finance and budget.

* This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.

Plans, directs, coordinates and administers all activities and personnel of the City’s Finance department in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and directions from City government.

Supervises activities of the Finance Department, including administration, accounting, property control, reporting, billing and collection, accounts payable, payroll, occupational licenses, cash/debt management, management and integrity of financial software systems, and pensions.

Reviews and approves all requisitions for City purchases; inclusive of all departments.

Analyzes the City’s fiscal policies, interprets data, and recommends actions to immediate supervisor, the City Manager and the City Commission.

Coordinates activities with functions of other City departments and private and public agencies.

Directs preparation of reports and statements on the City’s financial affairs including internal and external reporting.

Reviews all revenue forecasts for all funds to provide basis for cash flow forecasting.

Prepares analysis and projections of the City’s cash position to insure that temporarily idle funds are invested and that investments of debt service funds mature at correct time.

Maintains integrity of the integrated financial information system.

Manages and administers the treasury function of the City, including disbursing of City payrolls and all funds.

Manages and administers the controllership function of the City.

Prescribes accounting/treasury forms and procedures.

Administers and coordinates investment activities, revenue collections, banking services, debt service, and other financial activities.

Prepares, submits and monitors annual departmental budget.

Makes long- and short-range plans for the department.

Administers the City’s Retirement Plans, including monitoring investment advisors and custodian bankers.

Serves as liaison with the City Commission, Finance Committee, and Pension Review Committee on retirement and pension matters.

Recommends selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

May act in absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible management…