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JOB TITLE:
Director of Finance FLSA DESIGNATION:
Exempt OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY:
Official / Administrator OBJECTIVE
Provides administrative direction and supervision of municipal, financial, and accounting activities, budget preparation, cash management, purchasing, utility billing, and debt management. Directs, supervises, and coordinates the City's municipal functions of Finance, Accounting, and Court operations in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures. Prepares and manages the Finance Department budget and oversees the coordination and administration of the entire City budget. Serves as the City\'s alternate Investment Officer. Responsible for the selection, training, evaluation, and dismissal of all personnel supervised. Provides and supervises all other administrative services as assigned. Administers all financial affairs of the City in such a manner as to ensure accurate overall financial records and prompt payment of bills for services or goods received. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO:
City Manager DIRECTS:
Utility Clerk, Finance Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Supervisor, Senior Account, Municipal Clerk, Deputy Municipal Clerk, and Juvenile Case Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws. Involves supervisory responsibility for one or more full-time individuals, involvement in the recruitment and selection process of employees, prepares and conducts employees\' performance appraisals, disciplinary measures, and assists with the hiring and termination process. Additional responsibilities include supervising direct reports through coaching, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems. OTHER
Works closely with the City Manager; has contact with all city department heads, banks, outside accounting, auditing personnel, and the general public. Interfaces with City Council, Auditor, Insurance Representatives, customers, City's Financial Advisor, City\'s Bond Counsel, City\'s Public Improvement District (PID) Administrator, Burnet Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser, other political and public entities, vendors, contractors, and the public. Serves on various standing and ad hoc City committees. Performance evaluation and compensation made by the City Manager. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This is a Director\'s position, which involves supervision and management of the overall operations of the City\'s financial matters and relations with officials, organizations, and the general public relating to financial issues. Duties include: Management of ad valorem taxes, and any other taxes and assessments adopted by the City, by defining, assigning, monitoring, completing, approving, and reporting of billing and collection of all funds due to the City. Manages the contracts associated with these processes. Supervises the accomplishment of the assigned financial and accounting functions necessary to carry out the accounts payable, general ledger, and budgeting functions and to produce financial reports, including all records necessary to support and coordinate the annual audit. Manages the investment of funds, bank relations, and investment portfolio. Manages the Refuse Collection Franchise Agreement. Interacts with Refuse contractor\'s representative. Collaborates with departments to manage budgets and projects. Oversees management of grant management, reporting and retention of associated records. Manages City purchasing and fixed asset inventory system, ensuring compliance with state purchasing laws and establishing and implementing policies and procedures. Monitors City operating and capital improvement budgets, bond projects and repayments, for compliance with council appropriations. Plans, organizes, coordinates, compiles, and publishes the annual city budget and annual combined financial reports. Works on budget improvements to make it user friendly and transparent to citizens. Prepares and presents quarterly financial reports to the City Council and City management. Assists outside auditors in annual audits. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on financial policy and council legislation required for financial management and accounting. Attends City Council meetings and assists the City Manager in executing council decisions. Plans, manages, and assists the City Manager on special projects. Serves as the Investment Officer and responsible for managing and overseeing the City\'s investments in accordance with the City\'s adopted policies. Recommends the selection, training, assignment, evaluation, compensation, and dismissal of all assigned personnel, and supervises the training, work assignments, duty schedules, work priorities, and effectiveness reporting for these personnel. Performs other duties for the City Manager as assigned. PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Lifts and carries up to 10 pounds; pulls, pushes or drags up to 20 pounds of materials and supplies. Stands or sits for extended periods. Works indoors but may work outdoors for short periods in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, and temperature swings. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES,
TRAINING
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical problems. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to demonstrate management skills, including delegation, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, human relations, and diplomacy. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and boards. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to evaluate financial data and recommend actions. Ability to identify and respond to City Council issues and concerns. Ability to interpret and apply technical instructions, mathematical or diagrammatic, with several variables. Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record. Ability to perform various debt, treasury, and risk management tasks. Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of the City\'s financial statements and reports. Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial documents. Ability to prepare complex budgets and allocate resources cost-effectively. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and regulatory documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or the public. Ability to select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to write a variety of documents, including proposals and reports. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style. Ability to reliably and predictably carry out tasks. Ability to implement and utilize software platforms for financial, budgeting, and reporting duties. Knowledge of federal and state financial reporting laws and regulations. Knowledge of internal control concepts, including appropriate separation of duties. Knowledge of treasury and debt methods and techniques. Knowledge of municipal administration, ordinances, statutes and other legal requirements. Knowledge of municipal budget preparation and practices. Knowledge of municipal finance, generally accepted accounting principles, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting practices. Knowledge of risk management principles. Knowledge of office management, work organization and related practices. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and accounting and budgeting systems. MINIMUM TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Eight years in progressively responsible experience and/or training in financial management or accounting, including budgeting and financial control (four years with a bachelor\'s degree); or a master\'s degree from a university or equivalent; or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the City; or equivalent.
Experience as a Finance Manager/Director. Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Applicable valid Texas motor vehicle operator\'s license. PREFERRED TRAINING, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Certified Public Accountant preferred. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) membership and participation preferred. Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.
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JOB TITLE:
Director of Finance FLSA DESIGNATION:
Exempt OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY:
Official / Administrator OBJECTIVE
Provides administrative direction and supervision of municipal, financial, and accounting activities, budget preparation, cash management, purchasing, utility billing, and debt management. Directs, supervises, and coordinates the City's municipal functions of Finance, Accounting, and Court operations in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures. Prepares and manages the Finance Department budget and oversees the coordination and administration of the entire City budget. Serves as the City\'s alternate Investment Officer. Responsible for the selection, training, evaluation, and dismissal of all personnel supervised. Provides and supervises all other administrative services as assigned. Administers all financial affairs of the City in such a manner as to ensure accurate overall financial records and prompt payment of bills for services or goods received. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO:
City Manager DIRECTS:
Utility Clerk, Finance Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting Supervisor, Senior Account, Municipal Clerk, Deputy Municipal Clerk, and Juvenile Case Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws. Involves supervisory responsibility for one or more full-time individuals, involvement in the recruitment and selection process of employees, prepares and conducts employees\' performance appraisals, disciplinary measures, and assists with the hiring and termination process. Additional responsibilities include supervising direct reports through coaching, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems. OTHER
Works closely with the City Manager; has contact with all city department heads, banks, outside accounting, auditing personnel, and the general public. Interfaces with City Council, Auditor, Insurance Representatives, customers, City's Financial Advisor, City\'s Bond Counsel, City\'s Public Improvement District (PID) Administrator, Burnet Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser, other political and public entities, vendors, contractors, and the public. Serves on various standing and ad hoc City committees. Performance evaluation and compensation made by the City Manager. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This is a Director\'s position, which involves supervision and management of the overall operations of the City\'s financial matters and relations with officials, organizations, and the general public relating to financial issues. Duties include: Management of ad valorem taxes, and any other taxes and assessments adopted by the City, by defining, assigning, monitoring, completing, approving, and reporting of billing and collection of all funds due to the City. Manages the contracts associated with these processes. Supervises the accomplishment of the assigned financial and accounting functions necessary to carry out the accounts payable, general ledger, and budgeting functions and to produce financial reports, including all records necessary to support and coordinate the annual audit. Manages the investment of funds, bank relations, and investment portfolio. Manages the Refuse Collection Franchise Agreement. Interacts with Refuse contractor\'s representative. Collaborates with departments to manage budgets and projects. Oversees management of grant management, reporting and retention of associated records. Manages City purchasing and fixed asset inventory system, ensuring compliance with state purchasing laws and establishing and implementing policies and procedures. Monitors City operating and capital improvement budgets, bond projects and repayments, for compliance with council appropriations. Plans, organizes, coordinates, compiles, and publishes the annual city budget and annual combined financial reports. Works on budget improvements to make it user friendly and transparent to citizens. Prepares and presents quarterly financial reports to the City Council and City management. Assists outside auditors in annual audits. Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations on financial policy and council legislation required for financial management and accounting. Attends City Council meetings and assists the City Manager in executing council decisions. Plans, manages, and assists the City Manager on special projects. Serves as the Investment Officer and responsible for managing and overseeing the City\'s investments in accordance with the City\'s adopted policies. Recommends the selection, training, assignment, evaluation, compensation, and dismissal of all assigned personnel, and supervises the training, work assignments, duty schedules, work priorities, and effectiveness reporting for these personnel. Performs other duties for the City Manager as assigned. PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Lifts and carries up to 10 pounds; pulls, pushes or drags up to 20 pounds of materials and supplies. Stands or sits for extended periods. Works indoors but may work outdoors for short periods in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, and temperature swings. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES,
TRAINING
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical problems. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to demonstrate management skills, including delegation, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, human relations, and diplomacy. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and boards. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to evaluate financial data and recommend actions. Ability to identify and respond to City Council issues and concerns. Ability to interpret and apply technical instructions, mathematical or diagrammatic, with several variables. Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record. Ability to perform various debt, treasury, and risk management tasks. Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of the City\'s financial statements and reports. Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial documents. Ability to prepare complex budgets and allocate resources cost-effectively. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and regulatory documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or the public. Ability to select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to write a variety of documents, including proposals and reports. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style. Ability to reliably and predictably carry out tasks. Ability to implement and utilize software platforms for financial, budgeting, and reporting duties. Knowledge of federal and state financial reporting laws and regulations. Knowledge of internal control concepts, including appropriate separation of duties. Knowledge of treasury and debt methods and techniques. Knowledge of municipal administration, ordinances, statutes and other legal requirements. Knowledge of municipal budget preparation and practices. Knowledge of municipal finance, generally accepted accounting principles, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting practices. Knowledge of risk management principles. Knowledge of office management, work organization and related practices. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and accounting and budgeting systems. MINIMUM TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Eight years in progressively responsible experience and/or training in financial management or accounting, including budgeting and financial control (four years with a bachelor\'s degree); or a master\'s degree from a university or equivalent; or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the City; or equivalent.
Experience as a Finance Manager/Director. Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Applicable valid Texas motor vehicle operator\'s license. PREFERRED TRAINING, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Certified Public Accountant preferred. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) membership and participation preferred. Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.
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