ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR

Assist with the development and administration of the annual City Budget, assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, coordinate audit preparation and respond to auditor requests, assist in oversight of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable operations, assist with utility billing oversight and reconciliation procedures, ensure compliance with procurement policies and grant requirements, monitor cash handling, deposits, and financial internal controls, assist with investment reporting and Public Funds Investment Act compliance, supervise assigned finance and utility billing staff, assist with grant administration including TxCDBG, TWDB, and other funding programs, coordinate with HR regarding payroll, onboarding, and personnel action forms, serve as acting Finance Director in the absence of the Finance Director, assist with development and implementation of financial policies and procedures, prepare reports and presentations for City Council and management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field preferred Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance, governmental accounting, payroll, budgeting, utility billing, grant administration, procurement, or related governmental financial operations In lieu of a college degree, candidates must possess a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance, governmental accounting, payroll administration, utility billing, budgeting, grant administration, procurement compliance, or related public -sector financial operations Supervisory experience preferred Experience with governmental accounting software, payroll systems, budget preparation, and financial reporting preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required