Assistant Finance Director

The City of Powell is seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and collaborative Assistant Finance Director to join our Finance Department. This professional-level position plays a key role in managing the City's daily financial operations and supporting the Finance Director in budgeting, reporting, audits, and long-range financial planning. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governmental accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing and engaged community.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Starting Salary:

$95,000 to $120,000 negotiable based on experience

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on day one (1) of employment. The City contributes a significant portion of the deductible to the employee's HSA account.

Paid Time Off:

13 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave. Prior service credit is applied when calculating vacation accrual. Retention incentive pay after 4 years of continuous service. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage at one (1) times annual earnings (up to $100,000) provided at no cost. Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in managing the daily operations of the Finance Department, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipting. Prepare monthly financial report packages for the Finance Committee and City Council. Assist with the annual operating and capital budget development process. Review and approve accounting transactions, journal entries, wire transfers, and bank reconciliations. Review and approve weekly invoice payment batches, ensuring proper purchase order processing and cash requirements. Assist with monitoring outgoing payments, fund balances, and City-wide cash flow Verify payroll accuracy and approve payroll and related reports. Assist in preparing the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), and other financial reports. Assist with annual audit preparation, documentation, and coordination. Monitor appropriations, expenditures, encumbrances, and financial coding for accuracy and compliance. Support documentation of financial procedures, process improvements, and internal controls. Oversee Finance Department operations in the absence of the Finance Director to ensure continuity of service and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of professional accounting experience. Governmental accounting experience preferred. How to

Apply:

A complete job description and application are available on the City of Powell's Employment Opportunities website at https://www.cityofpowell.us/About-Us/Careers. Interested candidates should submit their resume to the Human Resources Department at jnahvi@cityofpowell.us. Join the City of Powell and be part of a forward-thinking organization where your financial expertise helps shape a strong, transparent, and sustainable future for our community. The City of Powell is an Equal Opportunity Employer