Finance Director

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Job Description

$146,978 - $205,769 annually DOE

Reports To: Town Manager

Job Overview:

Responsible for overseeing all financial management, accounting, bookkeeping, and related administrative functions for the Town of Dillon, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and standards. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, Department Directors, Public Officials, and the public, while supporting organizational goals through professional, responsive, and collaborative service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Providing professional, responsive, and courteous customer service to citizens, guests, Town Staff, the Mayor, and other Public Officials, including addressing inquiries, resolving concerns, and ensuring a positive and consistent experience in all interactions.

· Supervises and manages the Finance Department assignments and priorities.

· Creates, maintains, and manages a series of internal controls and procedures for the Finance Department.

· Responsible for the preparation and presentation of the annual Budget and Audit.

· Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, employment tax returns, and any other required reports and ensure their completion in a timely manner.

· Responsible for overseeing various ledgers including cash disbursements, cash receipts, accounts payable, month-end payroll summary, accounts receivable summary, and journal entries to adjust the general ledger.

· Presents financial statements to Town Council as needed.

· Oversees the issuance and administration of municipal debt, including coordinating financing activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and managing ongoing reporting and obligations.

· Analyzes trends to reduce financial risks associated with making investment or spending decisions.

· Works closely with Department Directors to evaluate the financial needs of their Department.

· Maintains and monitors the Town’s checking and investment accounts, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, proper cash management, and compliance with applicable policies and financial controls.

· Hires and oversees Finance Department members; trains, assigns responsibilities and delivers annual growth and development evaluations.

· Reviews biweekly payroll, utility billing, insurance contracts and renewals.

· Assists Finance Department staff and cross trains within the Department as necessary.

· Oversees and approves the Town’s information technology needs, including evaluating system requirements, prioritizing and authorizing hardware and software purchases, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders, and ensuring technology solutions align with operational needs, security standards, and budget constraints.

· Attends weekly Department Director meetings and contributes to discussions in a professional manner.

· Attends all Town Council Meetings and Work Sessions.

· Attends other meetings as required.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· A strong understanding of financial policies and investment regulations.

· Ability to create and manage government budgets.

· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and supervise staff, including providing clear direction, fostering accountability, supporting professional development, and promoting a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

· Demonstrated strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to evaluate complex information, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and ensure precision and consistency across all work products.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, database software, accounting computer application systems.

· Thorough understanding of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.

· Governmental accounting experience preferred.

· Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.

· Works responsibly and independently.

· Certified Public Accountant designation a plus.

Work Environment/Physical Activities:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an indoor office environment with exposure to periods of high activity, frequent interruptions, periods of noise and high degree of public contact.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to move; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used:

Telephone, personal computer, MS Office word processing and spreadsheet software, accounting software, printer, 10-key calculator, fax machine, copy machine, postage machine, audio recorder, and motor vehicle.

Supervision Exercised: Oversees Finance Department employees.

Selection Guidelines: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral

interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay: $146,978.00 - $205,769.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $146,978 - $205,769