Finance Director Position

Upper Chichester Township Job Posting
FINANCE DIRECTOR

Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, (population 16,929; budget $13.1 million; 53 FT and 27 PT employees) is seeking a dynamic municipal professional for the position of Finance Director. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to be intrapreneurial and take a hands on approach to leading the staff as well as participating in completing various operational tasks not limited to: municipal finance management, budgeting, accounting, payroll, revenue collection, benefit management, and fiscal and tax reporting.

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, finance, accounting or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory experience. Master’s degree, CPA preferred.

Successful candidate will have strong management and people skills and strong written and oral communication skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus generous benefits package. EOE.

Full job description available below. Please submit your cover letter, resume, three reference letters, and salary requirements to George L. Needles III, MBA, Township Manager, Upper Chichester Township in person at 8500 Furey Road Aston PA 19014, or by mail at P.O. Box 2187 Boothwyn PA 19061. For consideration, resumes must be submitted by Friday, June 14 2021.

This is a financial and administrative position that is responsible for the management and maintenance of all finance records and transactions in the Township.

This job description is designed to accurately reflect job duties. However, it may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties might be required.

• Leads and manages the annual budget process. Provides financial information to department heads and participates in the review and analysis of the budget as well as the presentation to the Board of Commissioners.
• Implements and maintains a modified accrual system of accounting reporting assets, liabilities, revenues and cost of operations. Provides management with insight and analyses of the current financial status of the municipality.
• Supervises and implements all aspects of accounting & finance including but not limited to, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, permitting revenues , pensions, cash management, banking, auditing, internal control, budgeting, and government & tax reporting
• Oversee debt service.
• Assists with the budgeting of the finance & administration departmental purchases as well as the oversight/management of their spending.
• Prepares and approves journal entries and provides in depth account analyses as needed.
• Establishes and distributes escrow funds as directed by management.
• Oversees all accounting and recordkeeping systems; reviews general ledger accounts and computer reports; prepares new accounts.
• Provides oversight of cash management.
• Maintains petty cash. Set standard operating procedure for petty cash and procurement card program.
• Knowledge of employee handbook and employee contracts; implementing the details of the contracts as it relates to salary, benefits, time off and other financial and employee benefit items.
• Performs a variety of human resource functions including oversight of the Township’s insurance plans and health benefits.
• Prepares and manages pension information
• Handle preparation of all reports associated with Liquid Fuels receipts and expenses
• Reviews and approves all purchase requisitions and invoices for payment.
• Reviews account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Works with Manager and Board to oversee the Township’s short-term and long-range financial planning programs.
• Supervises collection of all funds due the Township; coordinates with Tax Collector to ensure accuracy of funds collected.
• Attends appropriate seminars and learning opportunities to stay current on all GFOA mandates and other changes that will impact the Township financially.
• Interacts with Township officials and employees, actuaries, insurance consultants and outside auditors to provide financial assistance and information.
• Compiles reports and correspondence; researches, prepares and files…