Finance Director
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Pay Grade: 123 FLSA Status: Exempt JOB SUMMARY This person in this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the financial operations of the City government. The incumbent must be able to exercise independent judgment, and work under the direct supervision of the Assistant City Manager. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Plans, directs, and supervises multiple City employees engaged in the financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, computer operations, payroll, purchasing, grants administration, internal auditing and financial record keeping for the City. Schedules, assigns, inspects, and evaluates work; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; monitors work on a daily basis; reviews and evaluates employee performance; Directs the methods and procedures for all financial accounts, designates financial accounting records as may be deemed necessary with the authority to make changes in implementation and maintenance; Develops, installs and maintains accounting, computer and budgetary systems that provide control of expenditures within all applicable guidelines, rules, regulations, legal constraints and budgetary controls; Provides direction and assistance to department staff and departments in the preparation and presentation of the City's annual budget, financial audit reports, revenue administration and treasury management, implementation of auditor recommendations, and development of Citywide policies and procedures; Provides technical advice, counsel and direction to the Mayor, City Council and department heads as necessary to ensure effective administration and implementation of City-approved policies, plans, procedures and systems; Files various federal and State financial reports; Develops and recommends annual department operating budget; monitors and administers approved budget; Assists in development of and advises Mayor, City Council and City Manager on annual operating budget and capital expenditures; Ensures proper implementation of millage rate including compliance with state laws and interpretation of the tax digest; Trains staff on changes in regulations, information systems and general accounting principles as related to each function within the Finance Department as needed; Implements and installs all changes to financial reporting system, as required; Administers the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance, and Business license Ordinance; Assists in administering the Vehicles Ordinance; Hires, terminates, disciplines and evaluates Finance Department employees; Exercises discretion and independent judgment is deciding requests for refund of certain paid taxes, and adherence to the City purchasing policy; Works with the public regarding City finances and collections; explains and enforces City policies and procedures regarding finances; and Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Requires Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration or closely related field; seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience in public/local government financial management; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Advanced knowledge of public accounting, utility accounting, capital assets accounting, finance, budgeting and auditing principles, procedures and techniques; Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of public financial administration, including budget preparation; Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, techniques and financial report preparation; Advanced knowledge of computerized financial system design and analysis; Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of fund investing procedures and cash management; Knowledge of administrative practices and principles including goal setting, program budget development and implementation; Knowledge of City ordinances, City investment policies and bond agreements, property tax allocation, federal and State payroll taxes and laws governing local governments; Knowledge of general office procedures, policies and equipment; Skill in effective and clear oral and written communications about the City's finances to individuals and groups; Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state and local laws; Ability to apply sound administrative and fiscal practices; Ability to write clear, comprehensive explanatory texts to accompany financial reports; Ability to prepare accounting/financial data projections; Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing; Ability to supervise the work of departmental staff including, coordinating, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work; hiring, training, counseling, and disciplining staff; and processing grievances; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees/departments, City officials, and the public; Ability to act as a financial advisor to the Mayor and City Council. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work requires the incumbent to sit at desk with intermittent standing, walking, or occasionally lifting objects. WORK ENVIRONMENT The incumbent regularly make decisions that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if there is a failure to make the appropriate decision at the time.