Job Summary/Scope

Supervisory Responsibility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Department leadership and communication:
• Leads the Finance Department in a manner that ensures high levels of customer service to both internal and external customers in functions including accounting, budgeting, procurement, cash management, billing, collections, municipal court services, and customer service.
• Manages all departmental operations, staffing, strategic planning, internal procedures and controls, and investment policy administration.
• Works with City staff members on standing and temporary teams to accomplish City Council initiatives, including attendance at City Council meetings.
• Effectively communicates with City officials, members of the public, and members of the media, including communications of difficult financial situations.
• Represents the City to outside agencies and organizations including financial institutions, auditors, state and federal departments, bond buyers, rating agencies, organized labor representatives, and attorneys.
• Contributes to community initiatives and participates in community activities, including activities that may not directly relate to finance management.
• Budgeting and financial reporting:
• Leads preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, leads budget communication plan in close coordination with the City Manager’s Office, and administers annual operating and capital budgets.
• Advises City officials on financial matters and budget strategies.
• Prepares for and attends City Council meetings, work sessions, citizen committee sessions, staff/departmental meetings, community meetings, and meetings with area municipal officials.
• Prepares special reports, financial projections, and other analyses for City officials.
• Leads on-going analysis of municipal expenditures and revenues and issues timely recommendations based upon evolving circumstances.
• Financial Management:
• Develops, presents, and promotes City revenue and debt financing alternatives.
• Analyzes, develops, and implements new financial and budget administration procedures.
• Develops and implements city-wide financial policies and procedures in conjunction with department and division leaders.
• Manages the City’s debt and monitors for opportunities to utilize debt more effectively.
• Manages the City’s deposit and investment accounts to ensure security of City funds.
• Coordinates with the City’s outside financial advisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Behavior and Conduct

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts in verbal and written communication.
• Strong leadership skills, ability to develop a strategic plan, and ability to contribute to overall organizational mission.
• Knowledge of local government functions and operations.
• Skills in accounting and financial management and knowledge of investments and debt management.
• Knowledge of auditing and financial standards.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills, particularly where understanding, influencing, and obtaining cooperation of others is involved.
• Experience with administration of various economic development tools.
• Knowledge of financial software packages in general and the use of personal computers and Microsoft Office in particular.
• Ability to contribute to and develop a team-oriented environment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPFO, CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• Five years of experience in municipal finance administration, or equivalent experience, required.
• Must be bondable to obtain a public official bond.
• Experience in labor relations.

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Education