Job Title: Finance Director

SUMMARY:

Under general administrative direction, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Finance Department including financial reporting, general accounting, payroll, budget preparation, treasury function, debt administration, revenue management, business licensing and purchasing; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is an exempt, executive level position in the Finance Department. Administrative direction is provided by the City Manager; responsibilities include the direct supervision over professional, management, technical and administrative support personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive; other related duties may also be assigned:

Assume full management responsibility for all Finance Department services and activities including financial reporting, general accounting, payroll, budget preparation, debt administration, treasury function, revenue management, business licensing and purchasing.
Manage the development and implementation of Finance Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned serve area; establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Oversee the annual fiscal year audit and participate in the review of the results of the annual audit with external auditors.
Represent the Finance Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain and interpret Finance Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Finance Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies and motivate staff to excel.
Plan, direct, and coordinate the Finance Department’s work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Finance Department and City budgets; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Coordinate Finance Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.