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Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!
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Job DescriptionDo you have governmental/not-for-profit accounting experience and expertise? Are you a wiz at fund accounting, pooled cash accounts, and other related governmental accounting activities? If so, you are a perfect candidate for the City of Lynn Haven! We are looking for a Finance Director who will perform administrative and accounting work for the City in accordance with policies, ordinances, GASB accounting principles, and other statutory requirements. He or she prepares, examines, and analyzes a variety of financial statements and reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. The Finance Director is a “hands-on” accounting position that completes necessary journal entries, ensures appropriate internal controls are followed, manages the City's cash and debt accounts, oversees payroll and accounts payable, and provides leadership and consultation to the City Manager. An excellent candidate should have strong skills in problem-solving, documentation, research, and data analysis. The Finance Director is also required to develop, present, and monitor the yearly budget as approved by the City Commission.
The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in and knowledge of governmental accounting processes and principles. This candidate should have at least ten years of governmental accounting experience and extensive knowledge of GASB principles. He or she should also have at least eight years of supervisory experience. A Masters degree and at least five years of experience at an executive level is preferred. He or she must be detail-oriented, analytical, able to present complex information to small and large groups, and demonstrate proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
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The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accident Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:
Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), 13 Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).
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$128k-169k (estimate)
05/08/2024
07/07/2024
cityoflynnhaven.com
LYNN HAVEN, FL
50 - 100
Private
DOUGLAS PENNINGTON
$10M - $50M
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