This position is responsible for the core financial functions of the City including overall financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, payroll, internal auditing, and financial record keeping. This position is under the direct supervision of the City Manager.
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Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field; Master’s degree preferred; CPA certification desired; minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with a minimum of five (5) years in an upper supervisory management position; equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of public accounting, utility accounting, fixed assets accounting, finance, budgeting and auditing principles, procedures, and techniques.
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Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of public financial administration, including budget preparation.
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Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, techniques, and financial report preparation.
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Advanced knowledge of computerized financial system design and analysis.
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Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of fund investing procedures and cash management.
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Knowledge of administrative practices and principles including goal setting, program budget development and implementation.
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Knowledge of City ordinances, City investment policies and bond agreements, property tax allocation, Federal and State payroll taxes and laws governing local governments.
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Knowledge of general office procedures, policies, and equipment.
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Skill in effective and clear oral and written communications about the City's finances to individuals and groups.
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Ability to interpret and apply related Federal, State, and local laws.
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Ability to apply sound administrative and fiscal practices.
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Ability to write clear, comprehensive explanatory texts to accompany financial reports.
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Ability to prepare accounting/financial data projections.
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Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing.
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Ability to supervise the work of departmental staff including coordinating, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work, hiring, training, counseling, and disciplining staff.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other City employees/ departments, City officials, and the public.
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Ability to act as a financial advisor to the Mayor and City Council.
Guidelines: Guidelines include governmental Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS), State and Federal laws and regulations governing municipal financial administration, City and departmental rules and regulations, and City ordinances, policies, and procedures. These guidelines are sometimes clear and specific but may require interpretation in application.
Complexity: Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Work requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of guidelines, policies, standards, and precedents.
Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to plan and direct the financial operations and management of the City. Successful implementation ensures effective administration and implementation of approved financial policies, procedures, plans and programs.
Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers, auditors, elected officials, City employees, other local government officials and the public.
Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk with intermittent standing or walking. The employee occasionally lifts.
Work Environment: The work is typically performed in an office
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Supervisory and Management Responsibility: This position has direct supervision over professional and clerical departmental staff.
