Finance Officer

Essential Job Duties

• Forecast the sustainable financial future through modeling, projections, and the development of innovative strategies that support the City’s growth and development initiatives.
• In collaboration with the City Administrator and key stakeholders prepare, present, and administer the City’s annual operating and capital budgets, including all state-required reports, actively participating as a core member of the leadership team.
• Oversee all financial operations, including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivables, grant requirements, utility fund finances, development agreements, ensuring adherence to GAAP, GASP, and all state and federal requirements.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly finance reports and other periodic statements of the City’s financial conditions to the City Administrator and City Council.
• Career Management: Coordinate citywide audits, manage post-issuance compliance for municipal bonds and grants, and oversee management of City revenues and investment strategies.
• Risk Management: Oversee and participate in the City’s risk management and insurance oversight.

HR Management

• Manage employee benefits, compensation systems, and HR policy development in coordination with the City Administrator.
• Payroll Compliance: Oversee payroll, ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulations including COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPPA, and ACA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to take initiative and work efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with intermittent direct supervision.
• Strong management skills: ability to lead, mentor, counsel, and develop others.
• Strong software skills: Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), PlanIt, and Caselle.
• Knowledge of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Urban Revitalization Laws.
• Knowledge of payroll, state and federal regulations, and employee benefit administration.
• Ability to deal professionally, confidentially, and tactfully with employees, management, citizens, bankers, and other business associates.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication and listening skills.
• Problem solving, sound judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Accurate math skills.
• Ability to concentrate in a diverse work setting.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform job functions adhering to safety guidelines and policies set forth by the administration and/or supervisor.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws.
• Knowledge of typical office equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Preferred Education: Master's degree in accounting, finance, or public administration, Certified Municipal Clerk or sufficient training to be a Certified Municipal Clerk. Certified Public Accountant.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in municipal or governmental finance management, including supervisory experience.