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TempWorks Software Incorporated

Director of Finance

TempWorks Software Incorporated, Florida, New York, United States

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SALARY RANGE:

$127,753.60 - $208,228.80

Position Summary Highly responsible executive‑level professional performing technical administrative and financial management work, directing all employees of the department. The incumbent administers, manages, and coordinates functions such as operating budget, capital budget, financial planning, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, revenue collection, debt management, procurement, investments, cash management, and utility billing operations. They ensure the city’s assets are effectively managed and safeguarded and that all components of the financial management information system are properly maintained. The role includes providing technical assistance and advice to the City Manager regarding financial planning and reporting, financial policies, debt issuance, investments, and cash management, operating with considerable independent judgment under broad administrative direction of the City Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of Finance Department employees involved in maintaining the general ledger, reconciliations, fixed asset records, utility accounts, cash receipts and disbursements, and budgetary control of all departments and funds of City government.

Oversees management of the City’s cash and investments in accordance with City policy, applicable laws and regulations, and industry best practices.

Provides financial advice and assistance to the City Manager.

Represents the City in financial matters.

Serves as the liaison officer to the City’s technical advisors.

Furnishes all financial reports on a regular basis and when requested by the City Manager.

Directs preparation of the City’s operating and capital budgets, including forecasts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Resolves administrative and policy questions and conflicts pertaining to the budget process, accounting procedures, and financial matters.

Issues and repays debt in accordance with City policy, governmental regulations, and industry best practices.

Provides recommendations to the City Manager and departments regarding capital items and financing tools.

Works collaboratively with and provides financial data to the City’s external auditors.

Develops, implements, and ensures coordination of new or revised policies or procedures necessitated by deficiencies identified by external auditors or elected officials.

Manages the City’s financial management information system in compliance with the Uniform Accounting System Manual from the State of Florida.

Interacts with department staff and Information Technology regarding accounting software.

Serves on various committees as specified in City Policy and at the direction of the City Manager or the manager’s designee.

Reviews financial data, such as bond documents, monthly financial reports, actuarial reports, and funding requests to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Provides guidance and training to supervisory staff on specific functions; evaluates performance to ensure effective and timely completion of assignments.

Participates in administrative meetings to provide technical guidance.

Minimum Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, principles, and practices applicable to governmental accounting, debt issuance, treasury management, procurement, and budgeting.

Knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting principles and accounting practices.

Thorough knowledge of modern office and management principles and practices.

Thorough knowledge of technology used by other departments and integrated financial systems.

Knowledge and ability to anticipate financial requirements and implement the processes or procedures to satisfy the requirements.

Knowledge of computer systems pertaining to accounting and financial management.

Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting systems.

Ability to identify problems and institute corrective procedures and policies within the realm of responsibility.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with elected City officials, executive management, other City employees, vendors, customers, other governmental agencies, and the general public.

Ability to establish financial goals and objectives and assure appropriate follow‑up actions to accomplish approved goals.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with directors, employees, and other agencies.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in financial management, evaluating situations, and making decisions.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing on individual and group levels.

Ability to prepare complex reports.

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.

Ten years of progressively responsible government finance and accounting experience.

Five years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered at the City Manager’s discretion.

Certificates and Licenses

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certificate, preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver Licence and be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.

Supervisory Responsibilities Manages, supervises, and evaluates staff in the Finance department and Utility Billing Manager.

Essential Physical Abilities

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over)

Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.)

Light lifting (under 15 lbs.)

Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over)

Moderate carrying (14 to 44 lbs.)

Light carrying (under 15 lbs.)

Reaching above shoulder

Use of fingers

Both hands required

Climbing (use of legs and arms)

Climbing (legs only)

Good near vision

Good distant vision

Both eyes required

Depth perception

Distinguishing basic colors or shades of colors

Good hearing (with or without hearing aid)

Straight pulling or pulling hand over hand

Pushing

Walking, Running

Standing

Kneeling, Bending, Stooping, Jumping

Driving (cars, small vans, pick‑ups, etc.)

Driving & operating (heavy equipment, trucks, etc.)

Environmental Conditions

Work inside

Work outside

In or with noisy conditions

In darkness

In or with dusty conditions

On slippery surfaces

On uneven surfaces

In or with moving objects

Emergency Responsibilities In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

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