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Assistant Finance Director
Are you ready to make a difference within your local community? If so, the City of Flagstaff is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! As the Citys newest Assistant Finance Director, you will actively support and uphold the Citys stated mission and values. The Assistant Finance Director also supports the Finance Director in managing the citys financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting. This role involves supervising and supporting accounting staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, helping develop policies for sound fiscal management, and ensuring financial transparency to our community and stakeholders. By applying for this position, you will open yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on our employees and the community we serve. Examples of the Work Performed Position Responsibilities Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Directs the day-to-day operations of the accounting program with assistance from the Assistant Finance Manager. Oversees and manages the coordination of the annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Award (SEFA), Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR), and other financial reports. Responsible for the proper supervision, procedures, policies, internal controls, and operations of the accounting programs. Oversees the selection, assignment, scheduling, productivity, performance evaluation, development, and discipline of assigned personnel. Supervises staff by training, coordinating, providing technical assistance, and reviewing their work. Develops and establishes goals, performance objectives, and work plans for the Finance section and staff. Responsible to the Finance Director that all federal, state, and local laws and regulations are being met within assigned areas of responsibility. Assures that citizen, employee, and regulatory agency complaints and inquiries are followed up on and resolved. Establishes and conducts reviews and analyses of new programs and techniques in the area of accounting and makes any necessary changes to improve the effectiveness of the program. Oversees, reviews, and ensures compliance for federal and state grant financial reimbursements. Reviews and prepares workpapers, reconciliations, and assists external auditors on the annual financial audit. Reviews and prepares adjusting journals to financial records. Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure proper reporting of financial information in accordance with established accounting practices and rules. Supervises the maintenance, confidentiality, and legal retention of financial records or files. Consults with the Finance Director regarding financial issues and assists in resolution. Advises and counsels with City divisions on final policies and procedures, operations, and work-related issues. Advises the Finance Director on financial matters and activities through oral and written reports. Develops and modifies financial administrative policies and procedures. May be called upon for presentations, or to represent the Finance section at staff meetings or professional gatherings. Investigate and resolve accounting issues that cannot be handled by other Finance employees. Keeps the Finance Director advised of section activities and issues through written and oral reports. Attends and represents the Finance section at Council meetings and workshops, and other meetings as assigned by the Finance Director. In the absence of the Finance Director, may serve in that capacity. Other duties as assigned.
Are you ready to make a difference within your local community? If so, the City of Flagstaff is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! As the Citys newest Assistant Finance Director, you will actively support and uphold the Citys stated mission and values. The Assistant Finance Director also supports the Finance Director in managing the citys financial operations, including accounting and financial reporting. This role involves supervising and supporting accounting staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, helping develop policies for sound fiscal management, and ensuring financial transparency to our community and stakeholders. By applying for this position, you will open yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on our employees and the community we serve. Examples of the Work Performed Position Responsibilities Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Directs the day-to-day operations of the accounting program with assistance from the Assistant Finance Manager. Oversees and manages the coordination of the annual audit and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Award (SEFA), Annual Expenditure Limitation Report (AELR), and other financial reports. Responsible for the proper supervision, procedures, policies, internal controls, and operations of the accounting programs. Oversees the selection, assignment, scheduling, productivity, performance evaluation, development, and discipline of assigned personnel. Supervises staff by training, coordinating, providing technical assistance, and reviewing their work. Develops and establishes goals, performance objectives, and work plans for the Finance section and staff. Responsible to the Finance Director that all federal, state, and local laws and regulations are being met within assigned areas of responsibility. Assures that citizen, employee, and regulatory agency complaints and inquiries are followed up on and resolved. Establishes and conducts reviews and analyses of new programs and techniques in the area of accounting and makes any necessary changes to improve the effectiveness of the program. Oversees, reviews, and ensures compliance for federal and state grant financial reimbursements. Reviews and prepares workpapers, reconciliations, and assists external auditors on the annual financial audit. Reviews and prepares adjusting journals to financial records. Reviews general ledger accounts to ensure proper reporting of financial information in accordance with established accounting practices and rules. Supervises the maintenance, confidentiality, and legal retention of financial records or files. Consults with the Finance Director regarding financial issues and assists in resolution. Advises and counsels with City divisions on final policies and procedures, operations, and work-related issues. Advises the Finance Director on financial matters and activities through oral and written reports. Develops and modifies financial administrative policies and procedures. May be called upon for presentations, or to represent the Finance section at staff meetings or professional gatherings. Investigate and resolve accounting issues that cannot be handled by other Finance employees. Keeps the Finance Director advised of section activities and issues through written and oral reports. Attends and represents the Finance section at Council meetings and workshops, and other meetings as assigned by the Finance Director. In the absence of the Finance Director, may serve in that capacity. Other duties as assigned.