Finance Manager

Hurricane City Position:

Finance Manager (Full-time)

Salary:

$77,916.80

• $117,182 Benefits Full City Benefits Package Hurricane City covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.

New hires receive 40 hours of vacation time after successful completion of their probationary period, and an additional 40 hours of vacation at their one-year mark. To find out more about our benefits package, please contact the Human Resources Department. Position Summary Performs professional administrative duties, exercises either direct or functional control over such functions as accounting, auditing, financial planning and reporting, taxation, and revenue collection. Directs the collection of taxes, special assessments, license fees, and other revenues, and receives funds from various governmental sources. Responsible for the custody of all public funds. Compiles current expense and capital estimates for the budget. Supervises disbursement of all money and controls all expenditures. Maintains custody of all the city's invested funds. Holds responsibility of the purchase, storage, and distribution of all assets of the City. Supervises and manages the operations of the accounting department. Performs professional accounting and auditing functions related to financial operations, payroll, pension, cash management, budget, internal control functions. Plans, organizes, and conducts ongoing quality control audits to assure fiscal responsibility and accountability. May supervise subordinate internal auditors Supervision Received Works under the direct supervision of the City Manager. Supervision Exercised Provides direct supervision to the billing department. This position does not have authority to hire or fire, however, as supervisor this person does have the authority to make recommendations regarding hiring/firing and is authorized to conduct performance reviews and to impose lesser forms of discipline for those he/she supervises. Essential Functions

• (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
• Perform and/or oversee the accounting, internal control, financial reporting, debt management, audit and grant management functions of the city.
• Maintain the general books for each fund of the City and all subsidiary records relating thereto, including a list of the outstanding bonds, their purpose, amount, terms, date, and place payable.
• In the event the City is without funds on deposit in one of its appropriate bank accounts with which to pay any lawfully approved claim, draw and sign a warrant upon the City Treasurer for payment of the claim.
• Manage all grant funds, including required reporting and tracking; cooperate and communicate with Department Heads regarding same.
• Manage all bonds, loans, leases, and recurring contractual obligations and prepare check requests for same; cooperate and communicate with Department Heads re: same; read City Council agendas and meeting minutes to keep current on such matters.
• Manage all fixed assets of the city; prepare and present reports regarding same to the City Manager as requested.
• Advise the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads regarding cash availability and other financing options for capital projects.
• Assess and make recommendations to the City Manager concerning debt refinancing opportunities.
• Assist the City Manager in the preparation of budgets for each fund of the city.
• Prepare and present to the City Council monthly summary financial reports and quarterly detail financial reports, prepared in the manner prescribed in the Uniform Accounting Manual for Utah Cities.
• Preparing financial statements.
• Prep for Audit.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or related field; MAcc, MBA, MPA and/or CPA preferred.
• Three (3) years full-time successful work experience in governmental accounting/finance OR five (5) years full-time successful work experience in general accounting/finance.
• Current CPA, CGFM, or CPFO is preferred or must be actively working on obtaining an approved certification within a designated time approved by the City Manager. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• English
• Knowledge of the English language, including proper structure, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Clerical
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, such as word processing, bookkeeping, managing files and records, and other modern office procedures and terminology.
• GAAP
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and municipal fiscal procedures.
• GAAFR
• Working knowledge of governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting using the GASB 34 model.
• Computers/Office Machines
• Knowledge of proper use of computers and office machines.
• Computer Software
• Knowledge of, and proficiency in using, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and various types of accounting software (Pelorus & Caselle); knowledge of, and proficiency in using, Microsoft PowerPoint also helpful.
• Math
• Knowledge of basic math, particularly regarding payroll and benefit calculations.
• Reading Comprehension
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management
• Efficiently managing one's own time.
• Writing
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Typing / 10 Key ~45 words per minute and use a 10-key accurately preferred.
• Speaking
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Organization
• Setting up and maintaining paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other materials; keeping the office organized and filing documents in a timely manner.
• Oral Comprehension
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Speech Recognition
• The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Speech Clarity
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• Written Expression
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity
• The ability to recognize when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Selective Attention
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Number Facility
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Near Vision
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Wrist-Finger Dexterity
• The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to perform a variety of physical activities, sitting or standing for extended periods while assisting customers and while operating office equipment. Walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and light lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential in the performance of daily tasks. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exists. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking. Exposure to weather extremes. The noise level is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field. Must be able to perform moderate lifting. Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, including dealing with unpleasant, angry or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements. Condition of Employment Employee may be required to work extended or irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays. Hurricane City employment can require employees to occasionally work outside of their normal job duties to assist with city sponsored events and/or projects. The employee is expected to forgo normal work duties to assist with the completion of these events and/or projects. In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

Please Note :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Hurricane City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$77,916.80

• $117,182.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person