Finance Director

Job Summary:

The Director of Finance plans, organizes, directs, and supervises accounting, auditing, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, utility billing, general ledger, cash management, purchasing, investments, and financial reporting; assists in the planning, development, preparation, and monitoring of the agency budget; assists the overall organization to improve business and financial practices; recommends ways to maximize assets, minimize costs, and augment revenues.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of finance and financial information systems, administration, organization, and operations.
• Principles and practices of governmental accounting; principles and practices of auditing and financial internal control.
• Principles and practices of budgeting for ongoing operations and capital improvements.
• Principles and practices of long-term financial planning.
• Financial software systems and network-based and internet-based computer applications.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of effective organization, supervision, and training.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including those related to investments, municipal taxes, and other revenues.
• Labor relations and public employment practices.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation.
• Proper English, spelling, and grammar for professional internal and external communication.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practice to inform the annual insurance renewal process and policies.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

Ability to:

• Respond to issues, concerns, and needs in a tactful and courteous manner with staff, vendors, and community partners.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Accept correction and feedback and apply it to performance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and customers.
• Analyze complex financial and information system issues, adjust standard operating procedures as necessary to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze complex budgets, rate setting formulas, and worksheets.
• Attend evening meetings as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualified for the position, at the sole discretion of the Employer. A typical combination would be:

Education:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, economics, finance, business, or public administration. A master's degree and/or CPA would be preferred but not required.

Experience:
Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in public sector accounting and finance. At least one (1) year supervisory experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• increasingly responsible public sector accounting & finance: 5 years (Required)
• supervisory: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000