Finance Director

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Public Administration or closely related field.
• Requires six years' experience in finance, public administration or closely related experience.

• Requires certification as a CPA or CGFO within the State of Florida.

The purpose of this job/class within the organization is to administer and direct the City\’s fiscal operations.

This job/class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiate with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this job/class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job/class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Directs budget preparation; coordinates with department heads and City Manager; conducts analysis, presentation, and TRIM compliance.
• Maintains investments; manages cash requirements, timing, and overall adherence to policy; prepares and reviews account reconciliations; conducts cash flow needs analysis; establishes policies and procedures for treasury functions, cash receipts, and banking.
• Oversees financial reporting including annual CAFR, periodic budget versus actual reporting, and financial forecasting of results; reviews general ledger and fund/account structure; establishes policies and procedures for reporting period closings; reviews and approves journal entries and account reconciliation.
• Handles and coordinates technical/GASB issues (pronouncements), professional development, and debt issuance.
• Implements and enforces internal accounting controls. Assists in developing, modifying and installing accounting system(s).
• Establishes policies and procedures for payroll timekeeping and processing payroll disbursements, recording, and quarterly/annual reporting.

Additional Duties:

• Attends and participates in City meetings, workshops, and department operational or personnel issues.
• Advises and coordinates with the City Manager and on occasion with the City Commission on matters related to the City\’s fiscal operations.
• Performs related work as assigned.