Finance Director

Opening Date: 03-26-2024
Open Until Filled
Wage: $111,228 - $166,843 annually
Status: Full-time; Exempt

Finance Director

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Town Manager. plans, manages, oversees, and directs the operations and services of the Finance Department, which includes general accounting, auditing, cash and asset management, purchasing, payroll processing, utility billing, community facilities and special district administration; coordinates activities with other Town officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public; provides responsible and complex staff support to the Town Council and Town Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

  • Accepts full responsibility for all Finance Department activities and services including activities associated with general accounting, auditing, purchasing, payroll processing, utility billing, community facilities district and special district administration, fixed assets; manages the Town’s investment portfolio as authorized; coordinates activities with other Town officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance, enhancing services and meeting goals; ensures that goals are achieved.
  • Plans, directs, coordinates, and participates in the department’s work plan; assigns work activities and responsibilities to appropriate department personnel; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; identifies and resolves problems and/or issues.
  • Oversees the selection, training, and evaluation programs for all Finance personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; fulfills discipline procedures; reviews the work of department personnel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; interprets and enforces a variety of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
  • Directs and participates in all financial management activities; manages the Town’s investment portfolio maximizing income and safety through daily and long range investment policies; administers bond programs and secures tax-exempt and other types of financing; coordinates, reviews, evaluates and recommends improvements to administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures to ensure audit compliance; directs and participates in the preparation of a variety of records and reports ensuring timeliness, accuracy and compliance with appropriate laws, ordinances and regulations.
  • Prepares and submits the Town expenditure limitation report each year in compliance with state statutes.
  • Serves as liaison with federal, state, regional, county, town, and special district agencies; provides responsible and complex staff support to the Town Council, Town Manager, and subcommittees; develops recommendations for policies, laws, ordinances, resolutions, and programs related to Finance activities.
  • Oversees the preparation of the Town Operations and Capital Improvement budgets and annual audits; analyzes and makes specific recommendations on budget requests; participates in departmental budget hearings before the Town Council; develops and conducts annual training on budget preparation for departmental staff; develops financial forecast models; monitors and prepares reports on economic trends that affect the Town; prepares monthly financial statements and reports; monitors cash balances to ensure adequate cash; maintains budgetary control records.
  • Prepares, manages, and coordinates the development of department budget; prepares forecasts of necessary funds for staffing, materials, and supplies; presents, justifies, and defends programs, operations, and activities; monitors and approves expenditures; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary; coordinates the Town budget process; develops revenue forecasts and monitors expenditures on a regular basis.
  • Supervises and prepares fee studies for all Town fees; manages, coordinates and monitors Enterprise rate studies; implements office automation strategies; prepares and coordinates reports and presentations on current fiscal issues for Town Council, community groups and regulatory agencies; develops and maintains records, statistics, and reports on financial activity.
  • Monitors and keeps informed on current trends in the field of municipal finance, including legislation, court rulings and professional practices and techniques, evaluates their impact and recommends policy and procedural modifications accordingly.
  • Serves as a resource for department personnel, Town staff, other organizations, and the public; coordinates pertinent information, resources, and work teams necessary to support a positive and productive environment.
  • Attends and participates in professional and community meetings; stays current on issues relative to the field of finance and portfolio management; responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organizational inquiries, issues, and complaints; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within the department.
  • Responds to the most complex and difficult inquiries and requests for information; provides information and resolve service issues and complaints; represents the department with other Town departments, other agencies, civic groups, and the public; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within assigned financial areas.
  • Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, Town management and staff, and the public.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business, or related field; five (5) to eight (8) years experience in municipal finance administration, including supervisory experience; an MPA/MBA or CPA is preferred;

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Required:
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License.

Preferred:
Certified CPA

OTHER:
Computer Skills:
Required:
Microsoft Office Suite, Database (Accounting software), Outlook E-mail, Internet (proficient in using search engines)

Preferred:
Caselle

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Thorough knowledge of the applicable laws and administrative policies governing municipal finance practice and procedure.
  • Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of municipal accounting.
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of organization, management, and supervision.
  • Considerable knowledge of data processing systems used in municipal government.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct comprehensive financial programs.
  • Ability to formulate and install accounting methods and procedures and ensure that these comply with federal, state, and local law.
  • Ability to prepare complex financial reports for presentation to experts and to the public.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials and the public.
  • Ability to assess needs, perform fiscal planning, target available resources, and implement effective programs.
  • Ability to provide informed financial advice to the Town Manager, Town Council, and the public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Responsible for complying with all Town Safety Rules and Regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to occasionally carry, push/pull objects and materials up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination.

Examples include but are not limited to:
Standard office equipment such as personal computer, telephone, copy machine, 10-key calculator, fax machine that require continuous and repetitive arm or hand and eye movement.

The employee must have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to permit discern verbal instructions, use of telephone, and communications with others.

Position requirements are primarily carried out in an office environment or meeting forum. The noise level is usually moderate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

How To Apply

Complete the Town of Florence Application(s) below to submit a digitally signed copy to the Human Resources Department.

Apply Here

Town of Florence
Human Resources Department
775 North Main Street
PO Box 2670
Florence, AZ 85132
Phone: (520) 868-7553
Fax: (520) 868-7571
hr@florenceaz.gov
Questions regarding recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at hr@florenceaz.gov. The Town of Florence is an EEO/ADA employer.

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