FINANCE DIRECTOR

THE POSITION The City is looking to hire a team-oriented individual that is interested in joining a city that values individuality and creativity. The ideal candidate has a cooperative outlook with a can-do attitude, is self-motivated and has a proactive approach to problem solving. This candidate additionally is an "outside-of-the-box thinker", flexible, has the desire to work in a fast-paced environment, brings new, fresh and innovative ideas and is motivated to create change. The Finance Director is an at-will position reporting to the City Manager. Under the direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director oversees the operations of the Finance Department, Information Technology (IT) oversight, and Human Resources and Risk Divisions. The Finance Director, will direct and participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities; will establish appropriate systems, policies and procedures for effective operation of departmental functions to include but not limited to data processing, business licensing, central purchasing, and grant administration; direct the development and preparation of the City's annual budget; and performs related duties as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Direct the fiscal management program of the City; • Prepare the City's operating and capital budget as directed by the City Manager; • Analyze cash flows to ensure the City can meet all budgetary and financial obligations; • Evaluate the City's financial needs and recommend and implements solutions; • Develop and recommend short- and long-term strategic fiscal plans for the City's financial goals; • Supervise various accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable/receivables, general ledger or journals, and purchases; • Establish procedures and practices to ensure compliance with governmental accounting practices; • Ensure accounting systems have necessary audit trails and security controls; • Direct staff members, plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; • Participate in the selection of, training, motivation, supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel; • Prepare financial statements and reports; interpret laws, rules regulations and guidelines for financial procedures; • Establish procedures for and supervise the billing and collecting of City license fees, prepare reports to federal and state agencies; • Attend City Council meetings; • Serve as City Treasurer; • Oversee all Human Resources and Risk related tasks and projects; • Provides oversight of City contract for information technology; and • Performs other duties as requested by the City Manager. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge and Abilities: • Extensive knowledge of municipal financial planning, accounting, and auditing; • Interpreting and applying city, state, and federal policies, laws and regulations regarding human resource and risk administration; • Ability to Research and prepare complex reports; • Establish and maintain effective relationships with the City Council and other public officials; • Plan, organize, and direct the work of assigned staff; • Represent the City in a variety of meetings; • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; • Analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management principles and finance practices; • Develop a comprehensive budget to meet future City needs/services; and • Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.