For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Experience: At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in governmental financial planning and administration or fund accounting, including administrative supervision is required. Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or a related field is required. License or Certificate: Possession of a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred A valid current Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Provides highly responsible and complex financial and administrative support to the Director of Finance. Coordinates and aides in the preparation of the annual budget for the City. Monitors the annual budget and makes recommendations for modifications. Ensures financial reporting and procedural compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations including governmental generally accepted accounting principles. Assists in the coordination of the annual audit and reviews the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Provides oversight for the City’s investments and banking. Aides in the continuous improvement of City accounting, financial and treasury functions.
Supervision Exercised
- Oversees various levels of technical and administrative staff.
Important and Essential Duties
- Assist in all Finance Department services and activities including such areas as treasury, accounting, collections, audit, and budget.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Finance Department goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for each assigned service area.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of change management.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Finance Department personnel; provide for and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; follow discipline and termination procedures.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level managers, the Finance Department’s work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
- Manage and participate in the development and administration of the City’s budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinate Finance Department activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Director of Finance; prepare and present staff reports, and other necessary correspondence.
- Operate a City or personal vehicle to attend meetings at various City locations.
- Research, analyze, and recommend revenue-generating and cost-reducing proposals for capital and operating programs; prepare long-range financial projections.
- Supervise the City’s investment program; participate and assist in determining investment options for City funds; manage the City’s investment portfolio to maximize interest earnings.
- Monitor bank accounts, including all associated account reconciliations and cash transfers to operating accounts.
- Assist with the coordination of the annual audit process and the annual financial report.
- Advise and assist the Director of Finance in the development and monitoring of the City’s financial policy. Assists the Director in designing and maintaining records systems.
- Assist with special projects assigned by the Director of Finance.
Othere Job Related Duties
- Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.