NEW Finance Director

$92,250.00 - $140,000.00 annually

Intermountain Nevada

Finance / Administration

City of Mesquite

Mesquite

Nevada

Education:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration or a field related to the essential functions.

Experience:

Six years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management, accounting or a related field, including three years of management responsibility.  Nevada governmental accounting experience desired.

License or Certificate:

Must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certification preferred.

Under executive direction, develops, directs and manages the financial operations of the City of Mesquite, including a comprehensive program of managing and safeguarding City financial assets while facilitating the effective use of public tax dollars.

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

(Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

1. Serves as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
2. Plans, directs, manages and oversees the financial operations of the City
3. Develops, implements and monitors short- and long-term strategies, goals and objectives in support of the City’s vision and strategic plan
4. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department including accounting operations (accounts receivable and accounts payable), treasury/cash management, debt, investments and auditing and internal controls.
5. Directs and oversees the development and administration of the annual operating budget for both the Finance Department and the City, including coordinating the City budget with the City’s capital improvements program, asset management plan, and vehicle and equipment replacement schedules.
6. Oversees the preparation of the City’s annual financial statements and coordinate with the City’s outside auditor regarding the associated audit report.
7. Assists in ensuring that the financial needs of the city are met; raises funds through various financings, bond issues; evaluates alternative financing methods of all major projects and acquisitions; and assists in negotiating major financial transactions.
8. Provides expert financial assistance to the City Manager, Mayor and City Council; prepares reports, agreements, contracts, resolutions, ordinances and other necessary correspondence; reviews comprehensive financial, political and policy analysis reports; attends City Council meetings and present on related subjects as needed.
9. Monitors regional, state and federal legislative developments related to finance and accounting matters and evaluates the short- and long-term impacts on City operations; provides related testimony as needed.
10. Acts as City Treasurer
11. Defines the responsibilities, authority, and accountability of subordinate employees and provides them with regular reviews and general guidance; develops training programs and provides effective and positive motivational leadership.
12. Attends and participate in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of finance and public administration, and incorporates new developments as appropriate.
13. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Full-Time

Bachelor's

Continuous