Assistant Finance Director

Assistant Director of Finance – a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Finance Director. The department has thirteen staff members.

About the role

The Assistant Director assists in the day-to-day management of the Finance Department and provides leadership in municipal accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role requires clear communication of complex financial information to City Council, department heads, employees, auditors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Periodically review and compare the City budget to actual spending to identify and assess unfavorable variances.
• Prepare the annual financial statement for the Water and Sewer Fund for inclusion in the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Provide leadership in the preparation of the ACFR.
• Monitor the integrity of the City’s financial data to ensure compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Supervise and review work product prepared by staff accountants and the financial/budget specialist.
• Assume an integral role in the administration of the City’s annual budget process and coordinate the publishing of the proposed and adopted budgets.
• Provide ongoing analysis of City revenue and expenditure activity.
• Review and supervise the publishing of the Mid-year Report, including financial analysis and revenue/expenditure data.
• Prepare special reports and analyses as assigned by the Finance Director.
• Review credit card processing for revenue centers.
• Review and approve maintenance performed on financial software, including financial accounting, payroll, purchase orders, utility, and cash receipts systems.
• Lead or assist in systems implementations for the Finance Department.
• Serve as the Finance Department liaison for data processing and related functions with the Information Technology Department.
• Assist with debt issuances and debt monitoring.
• Assist with the City’s Treasury functions, including cash management.
• Perform the duties of the Finance Director in their absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting, or budgeting, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of demonstrably successful professional finance/accounting supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal government environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM).
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
• Experience in the management and/or implementation of financial ERP systems.

Pay

$145,000 – $180,000 depending on qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Optional 457 retirement savings plan.
• Telework/hybrid and flexible scheduling options to support work/life balance.