Director of Finance

Finance Director

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park's existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to plan and direct the financial operations and management of the City. Successful implementation ensures effective administration and implementation of approved financial policies, procedures, plans, and programs.

Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures, as well as interpret precedents. The Finance Director is responsible for the core financial functions and computer systems of the City, including overall financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, payroll, procurement, internal auditing, and financial record keeping. The individual in this position serves as the department head and is responsible for the overall supervision of personnel department employees.

Plans, directs, and supervises City employees engaged in the financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, computer operations, payroll, grants administration, internal auditing, and financial record keeping for the City.

Schedules, assigns, inspects, and evaluates work; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; monitors work on a daily basis; reviews and evaluates employee performance.

Directs the methods and procedures for all financial accounts, designates financial accounting records as may be deemed necessary, with the authority to make changes in implementation and maintenance.

Develops, installs, and maintains accounting, computer, and budgetary systems which provide control of expenditures within all applicable guidelines, rules, regulations, legal constraints, and budgetary controls.

Directs and participates with independent auditors in the annual audit of City financial transactions.

Plans long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall financial direction of City departments.

Provides direction and assistance to department staff and departments in the preparation and presentation of the City's annual budget, financial audit reports, revenue administration and treasury management, implementation of auditor recommendations, and development of Citywide policies and procedures.

Provides technical advice, counsel, and direction to the Mayor, City Council, and department heads as necessary to ensure effective administration and implementation of City-approved policies, plans, procedures, and systems; files various financial Federal and State reports.

Prepares and reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheets, and schedules of revenues and expenditures; presents report to Mayor and City Council.

Researches financing options for the City and makes recommendations to the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council.

Oversees the investment of municipal funds and closely monitors to maximize return within prudent guidelines for the City.

Reviews the general ledger system for proper entries and compliance with State and Federal regulations; prepares necessary reports.

Develops and recommends annual department operating budget; monitors and administers approved budget; assists in development of and advises Mayor, City Council, and City Manager on annual operating budget and capital expenditures.

Approves invoices for payment.

Trains staff on changes in regulations, information systems, and general accounting principles as related to each function within the Finance Department as needed.

Implements and installs all changes to the financial reporting system, as required.

Represents the City at various functions, including community functions and business meetings with other organizations.

Works with the public regarding City finances and collections; explains and enforces City policies and procedures regarding finances.

Conduct performance evaluations and render a decision on merit pay increases.

Performs other duties as required.

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

We seek candidates who are flexible, well-organized, creative, inquisitive, resourceful, detail-oriented, ethical, collaborative, and committed to inclusive educational excellence. The ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment while maintaining quality work products is essential for success in this position. The candidate will have experience planning, directing, and supervising personnel, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of projects, and the completion of the annual budget for the Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Must have advanced knowledge of public accounting, utility accounting, fixed assets accounting, finance, budgeting, and auditing principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Must know the principles and practices of public financial administration, including budget preparation.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, techniques, and financial report preparation.
• Advanced knowledge of computerized financial system design and analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of fund investing procedures and cash management.
• Knowledge of administrative practices and principles, including goal setting, program budget development, and implementation.
• Knowledge of City ordinances, City investment policies and bond agreements, property tax allocation, Federal and State payroll taxes, and laws governing local governments.
• Skill in effective and clear oral and written communications about the City's finances to individuals and groups.
• Ability to interpret and apply related Federal, State, and local laws;
• Ability to apply sound administrative and fiscal practices.
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive explanatory texts to accompany financial reports.
• Ability to prepare accounting / financial data projections.
• Ability to supervise the work of departmental staff, including coordinating, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating work; hiring, training, counseling, and disciplining staff; and processing grievances.
• Ability to act as a financial advisor to the Mayor and City Council.
• Must be able to present information clearly and in an interesting manner to elected officials and the general public.
• Must be able to deal fairly and calmly with issues requiring conflict resolution.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the public.
• Must be able to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes and to exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships to deal effectively and courteously with others, and to work independently and in team settings.
• Must be able to type or use a personal computer with word processing and related software, and to enter and retrieve information with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds, standing and / or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Note : In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

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