Assistant Finance Director

Print  Assistant Finance Director Salary $118,037.00 - $147,543.00 Annually Location Municipal Center - Apple Valley, MN Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 2026-00064 Department Finance Division Finance Opening Date 09/29/2026 Closing Date 10/13/2026 12:00 PM Central DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Summary Of Position Assists in the coordination and control of the City's financial account activities. Assists in the implementation of approved policies, plans, and programs for the financial, accounting and recordkeeping function to ensure timely and accurate financial data is being maintained at all times. Monitors established controls necessary to ensure the accuracy and security of all records and funds. Ensures the accuracy, integrity, completeness and timeliness of financial data, reports, and records. Responsible for maintaining accounts receivable ledgers. Oversees maintenance of information related to special assessments. Participates in the budgeting process and provides guidance and assistance to department heads, as requested, in preparation of departmental budgets. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Budget: Participates with the Finance Director in the budgeting process and provides guidance and assistance to department heads, as requested, in preparation of departmental budgets. Tracks periodic budget amendments and updates the JD Edwards general ledger system. Assists in ongoing control of budget by reviewing disbursements to verify appropriate authorization and relation to budget projections. Notes variances from approved or authorized practices and recommends actions to Finance Director to ensure established controls are maintained. Assists in preparation of Budget book and submission for GFOA Budget award. Audit and Reporting: Assists Accounting Supervisor with audit functions and provides information as needed to external auditors. Provides assistance with year-end financial closing. Coordinates internal and external financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. Oversees preparation of all federal, state and local government reports of City financial operations. Completes lodging tax reconciliation. Completes Sales tax filing on construction projectsFinancial Grant reporting as required, including monitoring total grant expenditures for Federal grantsAssessments: Monitors payments of assessments and prepayments of assessments to ensure proper accounting of funds received. Prepares and maintains special assessment searches and records payments of special assessments. Maintains property information fields and records. Sets up and/or updates special assessment records for levied, postponed, deferred, or pending special assessments and/or agreements. Sends notices of public hearings to property owners; prepares and mails statements of special assessments. Allocates the amount of special assessments to be levied against each parcel. Reviews maps, files and records to indicate which parcels are affected to provide engineers with information needed to spread assessments. Receives and allocates payments over various assessments, issues receipts, and sends copies to County. Searches files and identifies parcels for which assessments are contested or approved. Processes all special assessments for certification through typed reports and data processing.TIF Reporting: Assists in the annual TIF reporting which includes working with TIF reporting partner, internal reconciliation of TIF reports, overseeing submission of annual report to OSA and to Dakota County. Maintains the internal records of all open TIF accounts. Manages bi-annual TIF payments to developers. Evaluates existing financial control systems on a continuing basis and recommends changes as necessary or desirable. Serves as back-up to all functions in the Finance Department. Supports the Finance Director with investment activities, which includes reviewing investments, being part of the investment meetings, monthly investment reconciliations. Reviews investments for potential calls or rating downgrades and notifies Finance Director of any seen risksEnsures that we are always compliant on investmentsOversees Cash and Treasury management policies in tandem with the Finance Director, to include guiding department on cash management processes and internal audit of all petty cash within City. Coordinates activities with Local Government Information Systems consortium (LOGIS) and other external resources and agencies and facilitates effective use of LOGIS for the Finance Department. Reviews and evaluates financial software releases and upgrades. Provides training to Finance Department and other City employees on use of financial information systems as necessary. Oversees, defines and implements new uses for computer financial applications. Prepares cash receipts and income accrual documents for posting. Prepares invoices for the City as requestedPrepares monthly accounts receivable reconciliations. Answers specific inquiries on property descriptions, assessments, tax information, current taxes, previous year's taxes and/or other descriptive data relating to property. Assists Director in daily operations of the Finance Department and performs other duties consistent with tasks and responsibilities of the position and as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field, or equivalent of 7-10 years work experience in a finance related fieldSeven years of responsible financial, treasury, or accounting experience. Working knowledge of State and Federal finance-related regulations.Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills with attention to detail and follow-up.Strong problem analysis and decision making skills; ability to develop alternatives and make prompt decisions under time constraints and conditions of uncertainty.Ability to work effectively in a high energy environment with minimal supervision; must set goals and priorities and work efficiently to accomplish critical objectives. Strong customer service orientation; ability to create effective working relationships with a variety of people and maintain a positive professional manner while resolving customer issues. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in finance-related field, or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) by Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).Three years of experience in governmental accounting.Additional years of responsible financial or accounting experience.Work experience in system implementations.Supervisory experience. Working Conditions And Physical Requirements Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment that includes exposure to computer screens.Primary job functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (25 pounds).Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Additional Information Reports to: Finance Director. Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday; Days. Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation). May require some evening and weekend work, including attendance at meetings and events. Starting Pay: Starting pay rate is dependent on qualifications and salary history. Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of background investigation. Regular, full-time employees of the City of Apple Valley are eligible for a benefits package. Annual Leave. Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, or personal leave. Accrues each pay period. 15 days per year for first 5 years of employment. Holidays. Paid time off on 12 designated holidays plus 1 personal floating holiday per year. Insurance. Employer-paid employee health, dental, and life insurance. Dependent coverage available. Disability. Income replacement insurance for short and long term disability, if unable to work due to illness or injury. Subject to waiting periods and medical confirmation of disability. Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Pension plan. State mandated pension plan. Employee and Employer contributions. Members are vested in the plan after 3 years. Deferred Compensation Plan (457). Income set aside on a pre-tax basis for the purpose of retirement income. Investments are participant-directed. Participation is optional and the City does not contribute to the plan. Flexible Spending Arrangements. Tax-free reimbursement accounts for health care and daycare expenses. EAP. Free Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees, family, and household members. Wellness & Fitness. Free on-campus fitness room featuring cardio and weight machines, free weights and kettle bells, open mat space and more. Shower and locker rooms also on site. Wellness programs and fitness classes offered. Payroll Automatic Deposit. Payroll checks are automatically deposited into your designated checking and/or savings account(s) each bi-weekly payday. This summary highlights certain benefits available through the City of Apple Valley. Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. If there are any differences between benefits as described in this summary and the legal plan documents or contracts, the plan documents or contracts shall govern. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied. 01 The City of Apple Valley awards veterans' preference points to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.447. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached a copy of your DD-214 and/or documentation verifying your service-connected disability rating if you are deemed a disabled veteran, as defined in state statute, to your application. Not ApplicableVeteranDisabled VeteranSpouse of Deceased VeteranSpouse of Disabled Veteran 02 Bachelor's, Associates or equivalent 7-10 years in a finance related field YesNo 03 Seven years of responsible financial, treasury or accounting experience YesNo 04 At least one year of Government experience YesNo 05 What best describes your Microsoft Office proficiency? BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced 06 What best describes your post-secondary training in relation to finance? NoeOne year to less than two yearsAssociates DegreeBachelor's Degree or more 07 Do you have experience in software implementations? YesNo 08 What best describes the number of years working with the public in any capacity? Less than one yearOne year to less than two yearsTwo years to less than three yearsAt least three years 09 Do you have Utility Billing experience? Less than one yearOne year to less than two yearsTwo years to less than three yearsThree years plus 10 What best describes your years of experience performing detailed data entry with a high level of accuracy? Less than one yearOne to less than three yearsThree or more years 11 Do you have experience with the Special Assessments process? YesNo 12 What best describes the years of experience supervising others? Less than one yearOne to less than three yearsThree or more years 13 Do you have experience reconciling accounts? YesNo 14 What best describes he number of years working in government? Less than one yearOne year to less than three yreasThree years to less than five yearsFive years plus Required Question Employer City of Apple Valley Address 7100 147th St. W. 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