A Vice President or Director of Finance manages the daily financial activities of a company or organization. Oversees accounting, bookkeeping, accounts receivables and payables, and financial administration.
Receives supervision and direction from the City Manager or designee. Provides leadership, direction and guidance to ensure the city's finance operations are carried out in accordance with governmental financial standards and guidelines, in a timely manner and with exemplary customer service. Serves as the City's lead official in overseeing the development, preparation, analysis, and presentation of the annual budget and annual financial report under the direction of the City Manager's Office. Evaluates the City's needs, analyzes financial data, and determines financial resource requirements and goals; reports financial results to the City Manager for decision-making in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors and provides analysis on budget and financial variables, revenue cycle, and financial planning activities; analyzes financial reports and recommends appropriate actions and plan modifications. Assures the integrity of financial work products, processes, and procedures to safeguard the City's assets. Monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and City policies and practices and governmental financial standards and guidelines. Establishes priorities, coordinates operations within the City, and assures program objectives and standards are defined, attained, and aligned with the overall goals of the City. Interprets and applies City, State, and Federal policies, laws, and regulations regarding finance operations; interprets and explains Federal, State, and County fiscal rules and regulations. Manages staff, delegates tasks and authority, evaluates staff performance, and builds effective teams. Assures effective communications with the City's executive and management personnel; attends City Council meetings, study sessions, and other public meetings as needed to present financial and budgetary information and respond to questions. Supports the relationship between the City of Nogales and the general public; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Principles and practices of finance administration, effective employee supervision and administrative management. Direction and guidance for finance operations from the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
Education, Certifications, and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in finance , accounting, business or public administration or closely related field. Five (5) years of finance administrative experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or management experience. Proficiency in English required to understand and complete job-related reporting, supervision, safety, and communication tasks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Public Administration or closely related field. Governmental finance administrative experience.
Salary/Classification:
Full-time, At-Will, FLSA Exempt position; Salary Range 86, plus benefits outlined in the Personnel Manual. For Salary Range Schedule, please visit https://www.nogalesaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/106/
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Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting a completed City of Nogales Employment Application and resume to the Human Resources Department. This position is Open Until Filled . (City employees may submit a letter of interest and resume).
