Assistant Finance Director

Responsibilities

• Aids in planning, directing, and coordinating the Finance Department's work plan.
• Makes presentations to a variety of boards and commissions.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of finance and other types of public services.
• Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations.
• Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
• Explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities.
• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Acts as the Finance Director in his/her absence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governmental agencies, particularly those promulgated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
• Knowledge of GAAP financial statements for a governmental entity, including an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Knowledge of best practices in managerial accounting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of day-to-day operations of, and best practices in, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, budget development and management, and enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted governmental auditing standards.
• Knowledge of grant accounting and financial management.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal government administration.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the planning of finance projects.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to municipal financial operations.
• Ability to assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department and assigned program areas.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present complex financial reports, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and grant reports.
• Ability to assist in preparing and administering large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel.
• Ability to select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with stipulations; effectively administer a variety of finance programs and administrative activities.
• Ability to conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Ability to effectively represent the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.