Assistant Finance Director

Performs accounting tasks associated with the preparation, processing and maintenance of the City’s financial records and reports. Assists in the preparation and development of the City’s annual budget, monitors expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary. Responds to customer questions and complaints regarding a variety of situations and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations. Manages and supervises the work and activities of subordinate employee engaged in a variety of tasks. Directs the preparation and distribution of financial reports. Prepares audit schedules and assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Plans, develops and implements procedures including work standards to ensure proper documentation and accountability in the fiscal practices of the City. Performs and/or coordinates the conduct of internal audits and reviews of financial transactions. Conducts special studies and prepares related reports, as assigned by the Finance Director. Represents and supports the policies and procedures established by the City Council and City Manager, and Department Heads.

Education and/or Experience: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public financing, business or public administration and three years of professional accounting experience in municipal financing or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of accounting and auditing; governmental cost accounting and reporting procedures; financial management application software; laws and regulations which pertain to governmental accounting, budgeting and internal auditing; financial statements and year-end reporting requirements; current methods, of accounting, financial record keeping, and municipal budgeting; supervision practices.
Ability to: Apply accounting and auditing principles and analyze financial reports; plan, organize and supervise the work of clerical accounting staff; analyze unusual situations and resolve through application of City policy and/or requisite knowledge; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, and the general public; understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations; communicate effectively in writing.