Application Deadline Notice:

This position will remain open until filled. The City reserves the right to close this posting at any time, without notice, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Director develops, plans, coordinates, manages, and enhances the fiscal and financial stability, accountability, and integrity of the collection, investment, and disbursement of all city funds. This is accomplished by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, managing cash and investments, preparing the annual budgets and financial statements, monitoring revenues and expenses, providing financial records and reports, administering the city's financial software, and supervising subordinate personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the finance department including purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and collections for the City.
• Provides monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to Department Directors, City Administrator, and City Council; attends Council meetings as necessary and required. Compiles, analyzes, and reviews financial data, records, statements, and reports.
• Creates, coordinates, and monitors the city's annual budget and assures purchases comply with state procurement and financial policy guidelines.
• Prepares and presents agenda items to the Council as needed.
• Provides financial leadership, training, and support for department directors and staff regarding budget reports and accounting software.
• Directs the selection, administration, and evaluation of outside contracts for finance-related activities.
• Prepares and revises financial, accounting, and investment policies and procedures and implements controls in order to ensure operational efficiencies and effectiveness and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Manages and evaluates sales tax and property taxes.
• Plans and monitors financials of capital improvement projects by recommending revenue sources, tracking expenses, and recording revenues, and grant money.
• Manages cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity to pay weekly expenditures, payroll, debt service payments, and capital expenditures.
• Develops and directs strategic direction for the administration of the City's investment policy, debt policy, finance-related administrative directives, and internal control structure.
• Serves as the liaison for the Finance Department with other City departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides highly responsible staff assistance to the City Administrator and the City Council; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Manages issuance of debt by analyzing the need for new and existing debt and ensures completion of bond or debt issuance while working with underwriters, bond counsel, and financial advisors on capital leases, debt, and bond issuances.
• Oversees and maintains the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Performs yearly reviews of city's fixed assets and inventory for accounting and insurance purposes.
• Prepares and files necessary documentation for federal, state, or local grants and reimbursements.
• Researches and implements time-saving programs, software, and processes for operational improvements and internal controls to create the most effective and efficient work environment.
• Responds to all financial inquiries and open records requests from citizens, vendors, and internal staff.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all City staff and outside vendors.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's personnel rules, and regulations.
• May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends based upon operational needs.
• Organizes and/or assists with various employee functions throughout year as required.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles, standards, and practices of accounting, budgeting, finance, investment, and auditing for governmental entities.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs including personnel management.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Generally a ccepted a ccounting p rinciples (GAAP), pronouncements and standards issued by GASB, and governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting guidelines.
• Texas law on budget and property tax publication process to postings, notices, and such.
• Municipal debt management and regulatory requirements.
• Current local, social, political and economic trends and operating challenges regarding finance programs.
• Principles and practices of project management. Skilled in :
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively administering a variety of finance activities.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Utilizing an integrated financial software system. Ability to :
• Work well under pressure and stress, meet frequent deadlines, and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Analyze and forecast sales and property tax information for budgeting and debt management.
• Analyze, and interpret complex financial and accounting source documents.
• Prepare financial statements, presentations, and reports.
• Deal effectively and courteously with the public and staff in problem-solving situations.
• Direct the operations of a modern finance department.
• Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Finance Department while exercising initiative and good judgment.
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient financial operations and service delivery.
• Prepare and administer large and complex revenues and expenditures budgets.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City and other governmental officials, community groups, and the general public.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Primarily in an indoor environment with the ability to operate outdoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment including multi-line telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, shredder, scanner, printer, etc.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; and four (4) years of related work experience. Active Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) license in the State of Texas preferred. Proficient with Fundview software. Must pass a criminal background check, and credit check. A Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.