Director of Finance

This is a highly responsible managerial and professional work in directing the activities of the Finance Department, which includes financial planning, budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, payroll, revenue administration, billing & collecting of special assessments and service charges for the City.

The employee in this class oversees the City’s Utility Billing and is responsible for directing and coordinating budgeting, central accounting, treasury management, and the assessing, billing, and collecting of City revenues.

Work extends to providing technical supervision to subordinates, as well as to participating in the formation of and execution of broad City financial policies.

Subject to policy and legal requirements, the employee plans and develops all accounting and other fiscal operations. Work is carried on with considerable independence, but is subject to executive direction and review.

An employee in this class must work effectively with and maintain communications with the City Manager, other department directors, representatives of other governmental jurisdictions, private consultants and contractors, and subordinate personnel.

Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, observations, and success in achieving established goals.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews general procedures, methods, and results of budget preparation and control, treasury management, accounting, payroll and revenue billing and collection.
• Confers with and advises subordinates concerning difficult work problems in the development and implementation of work procedures and policies.
• Participates in the analysis of City fiscal policies, interprets data and formulates recommendations for action by the City Manager and the City Commission.
• Supervises preparation of statements and reports on City financial affairs to the City Manager, the City Commission, department heads, and the general public;

directs the preparation of revenue, expenditure, debt, cost, and other statements.

• Serves as financial advisor to the City Manager in the management of City’s investments to assure maximum return consistent with sound investment policies, management of revenues and expenditures, including financial forecasting and budget control.
• Advises the City Manager and City Commission of the necessity to issue bonds for various capital needs; plans, administers, directs, and coordinates the issuance of these bonds.
• Coordinates the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Reviews results of audits and is responsible for any required corrective actions.
• Prescribes accounting forms and procedures, supervises continuous audit of units handling cash, and maintaining accounting records.
• Performs such other duties as shown in pertinent sections of employment agreement.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of general and municipal governmental GAAP accounting principles and procedures, extensive knowledge of municipal budgeting and fiscal management, and ability to apply such knowledge.
• Considerable knowledge of computer system applications relating to municipal accounting and finance as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to apply GASB requirements to annual financial report.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting processes and problems and make effective recommendations for resolution. Ability to develop and implement new or improved accounting procedures, policies and techniques.
• Understanding of Municipal Bonding Market, procedures and requirements, and the various financial vehicles available.

Ability to :

• Understanding and knowledge of federal, state, and local laws concerning municipal fiscal operations and taxation.
• Ability to assess municipal programs and proposed policies in terms of their financial and administrative implication, to appraise market trends and terms in relation to municipal debt, and to present findings effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to prepare and make presentations at Commission meetings.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of accounting and clerical employees, and to develop improvements in municipal financial management practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, City Officials, and the general public.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Minimum of five to eight (5-8) years experience in governmental accounting, revenue administration, and other phases of fiscal management, including municipal experience at a highly responsible, supervisory level in public finance, administration, accounting, budgeting and auditing.
• Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a Bachelors’ Degree in public or business administration, accounting or public finance is required.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master’s Degree in accounting or finance highly preferred.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $117,628.00 - $183,162.59 per year

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Physical Setting :
• Office
• Office

Schedule :

10 hour shift

Experience :

Accounting : 8 years (Required)

License / Certification :

CPA (Required)

Ability to Commute :

North Lauderdale, FL 33068 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate :

North Lauderdale, FL 33068 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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