What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR/TAX ADMINISTRATOR position at CITY OF MASON?
General Statement of Duties and Distinguishing Features of Class
This is an important professional and administrative position involving responsibility for administering Finance Department policies and operations. Considerable judgment, initiative, and professional technical knowledge are required for making related decisions on problems, issues and related challenges. May act as Finance Director in the Director’s absence. The incumbent is responsible to the Finance Director.
This is a public service job based in trust, credibility, and competency. It is a critical requirement of this position that the incumbent displays the desire and ability to perform and behave (on duty, as well as off duty) in a manner that does not damage or endanger the loss of trust with the public, co workers, and other public safety forces. Candidate must meet the following qualifications and requirements at time of application.
Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)
• Assists the Finance Director or his/her designees, in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing activities of the Finance Department;
• Prepares/directs the ACFR preparation and submission;
• Supervises earnings tax operations;
• Advises the public and other governmental agencies on policies, ordinances, and regulations as required and/or needed;
• Oversees the work of payroll personnel and payroll operations to assure compliance with City, State and Federal standards and specifications;
• Assists with accurate and timely budget preparation – departmental and organizational;
• Assists external auditors during independent audits;
• Responsible for the administration of the fixed asset program;
• Prepares periodic and annual reports on Finance Department activities:
• Responsible for leading, managing, developing, mentoring and evaluating the performance of staff;
• Meets with civic groups and interested parties to discuss Finance Department issues; assists with the development of public relations materials;
• Coordinates policies and methods of operation as they relate to tax administration;
• Willingness to work through designated tax season of April through May of each year.
• Responsible for leading, managing, developing, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of staff;
• Willingness to learn and grow - assisting in “Commitment to Excellence to Public Service”;
• Complies with Employee Policy Manual;
• Performs other duties as assigned.