City of Rawlins
Overview
Finance Director role at City of Rawlins. The position performs professional administrative, accounting and financial reporting work in managing activities of the Finance Department; manages the investment of funds; serves as City Treasurer; serves as Risk Manager. Responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, accounting and asset management functions to assure accuracy of the general accounting, cash management, revenue & expense forecasting and utilities operations. Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the executive management and leadership team; contribute to strategic planning; may lead project planning, scheduling and control; assist in developing policies; design and implement efficient work procedures; prepare and submit reports to the City Manager; monitor department needs and participate in assigned boards and commissions. Supervise technical and clerical employees; establish priorities and schedules; delegate assignments; review work for quality and accuracy; conduct employee evaluations; participate in hiring and oversee purchasing and central services; supervise data processing, training and personnel development. Act as city budget officer; manage day-to-day operations of the finance department; prepare and manage department budget; assist departments in preparing annual budget; design budget development processes; oversee cash flow management and act as city treasurer for investments and revenue programs; monitor cash flow with the City Manager and maintain financial records. Develop and implement processes for policy development, risk management and efficiency in accounting, financial management and related programs; resolve complex accounting issues; authorize fund transfers and expenditures; obtain legal opinions as needed; perform cost analyses for revenues and purchases. Maintain liaison with lending institutions and banks; prepare the Annual Financial Report and coordinate audits; generate monthly financial reports including statements, general ledger detail and journals; manage city interactions with banks and municipal advisors. Oversee treasury, general ledger, banking procedures; monitor journals and cash receipts/disbursements; ensure proper account coding; reconcile balances; provide ongoing bank reconciliations and advise department heads on fiscal issues. Manage audits, tax revenue, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, payroll, benefits, real estate and insurance activities; forecast revenues and expenditures; monitor budgeting compliance; provide financial information and recommendations to administrators and department heads; plan for capital and operating needs. Supervise central accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, GASB and related standards; prepare financial reports; oversee capital improvement plans and financial stability; coordinate debt and grant funding and capital assets management. Direct preparation of revenue, cost, expenditure and debt statements; oversee bond payments, grant funding, and asset management; review payroll data entry for accuracy and tax computations. Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field; current CPA or equivalent licensure; eight (8) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education or experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of GAAP (AICPA) and GASB; professional accounting standards and ethics; internal control principles; tax reporting laws and practices; municipal organizations and operations; budgeting and related procedures; various revenue sources; ability to interpret fiscal policy and develop efficient financial processes.
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Finance Director role at City of Rawlins. The position performs professional administrative, accounting and financial reporting work in managing activities of the Finance Department; manages the investment of funds; serves as City Treasurer; serves as Risk Manager. Responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, accounting and asset management functions to assure accuracy of the general accounting, cash management, revenue & expense forecasting and utilities operations. Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the executive management and leadership team; contribute to strategic planning; may lead project planning, scheduling and control; assist in developing policies; design and implement efficient work procedures; prepare and submit reports to the City Manager; monitor department needs and participate in assigned boards and commissions. Supervise technical and clerical employees; establish priorities and schedules; delegate assignments; review work for quality and accuracy; conduct employee evaluations; participate in hiring and oversee purchasing and central services; supervise data processing, training and personnel development. Act as city budget officer; manage day-to-day operations of the finance department; prepare and manage department budget; assist departments in preparing annual budget; design budget development processes; oversee cash flow management and act as city treasurer for investments and revenue programs; monitor cash flow with the City Manager and maintain financial records. Develop and implement processes for policy development, risk management and efficiency in accounting, financial management and related programs; resolve complex accounting issues; authorize fund transfers and expenditures; obtain legal opinions as needed; perform cost analyses for revenues and purchases. Maintain liaison with lending institutions and banks; prepare the Annual Financial Report and coordinate audits; generate monthly financial reports including statements, general ledger detail and journals; manage city interactions with banks and municipal advisors. Oversee treasury, general ledger, banking procedures; monitor journals and cash receipts/disbursements; ensure proper account coding; reconcile balances; provide ongoing bank reconciliations and advise department heads on fiscal issues. Manage audits, tax revenue, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, payroll, benefits, real estate and insurance activities; forecast revenues and expenditures; monitor budgeting compliance; provide financial information and recommendations to administrators and department heads; plan for capital and operating needs. Supervise central accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, GASB and related standards; prepare financial reports; oversee capital improvement plans and financial stability; coordinate debt and grant funding and capital assets management. Direct preparation of revenue, cost, expenditure and debt statements; oversee bond payments, grant funding, and asset management; review payroll data entry for accuracy and tax computations. Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field; current CPA or equivalent licensure; eight (8) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education or experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of GAAP (AICPA) and GASB; professional accounting standards and ethics; internal control principles; tax reporting laws and practices; municipal organizations and operations; budgeting and related procedures; various revenue sources; ability to interpret fiscal policy and develop efficient financial processes.
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