Assistant Finance Director

About the role

The City of Kettering’s Finance Department seeks a Full-Time Assistant Finance Director to oversee various financial and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and assist in accounting, financial reporting, and grant management programs.
• Exercise direction and supervision over assigned staff in general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Facilitate the annual independent audit.
• Prepare financial reports.
• Administer and direct the grant accounting needs for the City.
• Administer and prepare the financial reporting needs in accordance with GASB standards.
• Assist the department in developing and implementing accounting policies, practices, and procedures.
• Conduct research for accounting, budgeting, and other functions as required.
• Assist in the treasury and debt management programs.
• Serve as the Finance Department representative on committees and/or boards.
• Administer the security of the finance accounting software system and assist with resolving finance system-related issues while managing the accounting system database.
• Aid in training departments on procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Significant experience in public accounting and/or local government finance.
• Good knowledge of municipal finance administration, accounting principles and practices, general laws compliance, policies and procedures governing municipal finance, research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures, and appropriate software packages to create and maintain various financial programs.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM) license.
• Experience and/or training in administration of financial systems/software is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university (or a related degree with a record of directly related experience).

Skills

• Analyze and interpret financial and accounting records.
• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over accounting staff.
• Interpret and implement existing and new GASB pronouncements.
• Produce the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with no outside assistance.
• Interpret and apply complex laws, rules, and regulations relating to tax and accounting matters.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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