Assistant Director Of Finance

We are currently seeking:

An Assistant Director of Finance to join our this role you will plan coordinate and manage the Citys finance functions including budgeting and planning accounting and treasury operations. Produces annual operating budget leads the annual audit prepares financial reporting and oversees debt and investments management. Supervises a staff of professional finance and accounting personnel.

Citys fixed asset system; maintains the Citys chart of accounts; compiles and analyzes financial data; prepares and submits financial reports; coordinates and participates in audit processes; prepares and maintains audit schedules; and supervises assigned personnel.

Your responsibilities:

1. Guides the development preparation and representation of financial planning including budgeting capital improvement planning and fees for services.
2. Oversees accounting functions including general ledger payroll and accounts payable.
3. Maintains fixed asset system
4. Coordinates the annual audit of the financial records including the production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
5. Manages the debt and investments aspects of the treasury operations including assistance in securing debt financing and investing City funds
6. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of various financial reports to ensure achievement of financial objectives
7. Ensures various financial reports required by state agencies and other external parties are prepared accurately and timely
8. Participates in the development implementation and administration of financial policies and procedures; establishes goals objectives and priorities for area of responsibility.
9. Supervises trains and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
10. Responds to various types of financial inquiries; provides technical guidance and assistance to Finance staff and other City departments.
11. Compiles and analyzes financial data; prepares and submits a variety of financial reports as required by State agencies including cash reports sales tax returns court costs and arrest fees.
12. Coordinates and participates in the Citys annual audit processes; prepares various types of audit schedules; assists external auditors in the preparation of audit reports; is responsible for the compilation and submission of the Comprehensive
13. Attends and participates in City Council and/or other types of meetings with outside agencies community organizations and the general public.
14. Acts on behalf of the Finance Director in his/her absence.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:

• Managing and coordinating the Citys finance functions.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulations governing municipal accounting activities.
• Compiling/analyzing financial data and preparing a variety of financial records and reports.
• Coordinating and participating in annual audit processes.
• Administering the Citys fixed asset system.
• Supervising leading and delegating tasks and authority.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff City departments outside agencies and external auditors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field; and seven years governmental accounting experience including two years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree and/or CPA.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver License.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

Required Experience:

Director