About this position

<undefined role="navigation">This is a highly responsible municipal accounting/finance position. This position has considerable independence and acts as the lead position for the City’s general ledger accounting and key accounting processes. This position assists in the preparation of financial reports, audit work papers, and utility accounting. This position plays a key role in the development of the annual budget and financial statements. The Finance Director maintains the City’s fixed asset records, prepares monthly financial reports, and assists with property tax collection. This position works in partnership and close coordination with other City Hall staff and Department Heads. This position also helps to provide service to customers at City Hall and performs other financial tasks as assigned. The Finance Director is responsible for all requirements of the Treasurer as identified in State Statute as well as City of Columbus Ordinance.</undefined> <undefined role="navigation">Works under direct supervision of the City Administrator. General day-to-day supervision, administrative direction, and performance evaluation shall be received from the City Administrator, who may consult with the Mayor and Common Council as necessary to provide the employee direction.</undefined> <undefined role="navigation">The Finance Director has direct supervisory duties over the Deputy Treasurer and Human Resources Administrator. Supervisory responsibilities include annual job performance evaluation, recommending disciplinary action, and cross training of employee for short and long-term vacancies or leave. Final determination of pay increases, disciplinary actions and approvals of leave/vacation shall be made by the City Administrator. Work includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. </undefined>
<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Finance:</div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="1" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Coordinates the daily operation of the City’s financial and data processing procedures, general ledger and journal entries, including coding and entering certain expense vouchers and receipts, making necessary journal entries, budget adjustments and transfers; reconciling banking and investment statements; and working with financial auditors.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="2" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Prepares and maintains all accounting records, financial, investment, and statistical reports.  Prepares and submits all government (state and federal) financial, budget, tax and other required reports. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for Administrator.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="3" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Performs pre-audit of all invoices for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and appropriateness prior to payment in compliance with city budget, city purchasing policy, state statutes, and federal guidelines.</li></ol></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="4" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ensure accurate records and information necessary for annual audit are available to audit staff and assists in the preparation of management discussion and analysis. </li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="5" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Assists in the collection and recording of all municipal revenues including taxes, fees and other municipal charges. Responsible for tracking expenditures ensuring the expenditures are consistent with those approved in the municipal budget. Responsible for preparing wire transfers or AP vouchers for debt service and tax settlement payments. </li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="6" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Serves as a liaison with financial institutions, auditors, and City departments and offices regarding finance related issues.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="7" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Serves as an administrator with vendor support of the city’s internal accounting system.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="8" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Serves as a voting member of the Investment Board. Makes recommendations for specific investment of city and utility funds to Board.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="9" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Invests funds held by City and Sewer Utility.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="10" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Acts as financial liaison to the Water & Electric Utilities – monitor daily activity, prepare monthly Treasurer’s reports, monitor bank account reconciliations and monitors debt obligations. Investing funds as directed.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="11" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Facilitate general obligation or revenue borrowings for the city and utility by working directly with bond consultants and legal counsel. </li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="12" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Prepare with assistance from engineers and consultants the plan for the city and assist Utility Director with capital improvement plan. </li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="13" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Analyze cash flows and maintaining accurate replacement fund contribution schedule for the City and Utility Capital Improvement plan and debt coverage schedules.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="14" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Maintain an accurate record of the city’s capital assets; work with department heads to ensure assets are properly recorded as new or disposed of.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="15" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Assists the City Administrator with the annual budget preparation.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="16" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Assists Municipal Court with financial record keeping and other needs as deemed necessary by the Wisconsin State Court System.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="17" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Serves as the administrator of the city online payment service.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="18" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Assist in the development and implementation of internal control procedures, ordinances, and resolutions as needed.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="19" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Responsible for maintaining the property, vehicle, liability, worker compensation, crime, error & omissions insurance information.  Allocation of premiums between departments, Funds and Utilities.  Invoice outside entities for premiums due.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="20" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Prepare annual debt service schedules, special assessment repayment schedules, and use of funds for City Administrator and Council.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="21" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Assists the Tourism Commission with financial record keeping. Responsible for the collection of room tax payments; maintaining accurate record of room tax revenue for allocation to City funds and annual state reporting. </li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="22" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Assist Cable Fund with financial record keeping; maintaining accurate record of franchise fee payments for state aid payments due annually.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="23" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="23" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Works directly with bond consultant to prepare the annual disclosure statement filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Moody’s and other financial institutions.</li></ol></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="24" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Annually prepare Tax Incremental Financing Districts, developer valuation reports, tax revenues and repayment schedules. </li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="25" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Serves as financial liaison to the Hillside Cemetery Association, Columbus Public Library and Historic Land Preservation Commission in recording financial activity for these non-City held programs.</li></ol></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ol start="26" style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="%2." data-font="Arial" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,4],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%2.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="26" data-aria-level="2" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Other duties as assigned. </li></ol></div></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">QUALIFICATIONS</div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Education and Experience:</div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Minimum associate or bachelor’s degree in the field(s) of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or related field of study.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">CPA and/or advanced degree preferred.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Minimum of five (5) years of experience in local government, finance, or related field.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">A combination of education and extensive accounting experience will be considered.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing equipment/software; modern office practices and procedures; and governmental accounting principles and practices.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Maintain ability to travel throughout the city for meetings and trainings.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Provide effective, truthful, and accurate written and verbal communications to a wide range of employees, management, elected officials, and the community using diplomacy and tact.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Maintain, and actively promote, effective working relationships with the Mayor, Common Council, Department Heads, other employees, residents, and the public.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Provide advice appropriate to the position to City employees and management. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Attend seminars, workshops, meetings, and training sessions related to duties and responsibilities for professional development.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); accounting theory and practices</li></ul></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Knowledge of local government financial management including bookkeeping, accounting, and record keeping principles (GASB).</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Knowledge of computers, financial management and other software programs; fluency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel and networking schematics.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ability to exercise initiative, think logically, and independent judgment. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ability to deal with and maintain confidential information. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Organization skills, ability to prioritize workload, and meet deadlines as given. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Maintain a valid driver’s license with the ability to lawfully operate all assigned City vehicles.</li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ability to advise and provide interpretation to others on how to apply policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ability to perform complex mathematical computations accurately and quickly. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ability to interpret information in mathematical, written and diagram form, such as statistical reports. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and make sound judgments, especially in stressful situations. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Compose, input, and edit a variety of correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other material requiring judgment as to content, accuracy, and completeness. </li></ul></div><div style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 3pt; padding: 0px;"><li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="9" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" style=" margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; padding: 0px;">Ability to attend various evening City committee and Council meetings as required.</li></ul></div></div>
<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Personal computer, local area computer network, word processing and spreadsheet software, website maintenance software, telephone, electric typewriter, copy machine, fax machine, optical scanner, postage meter, and all other equipment required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of duties performed by the person appointed to this position. These duties are essential to the performance of this job. This position description does not state or imply that these statements are the only duties assigned to this position, and the employee appointed to this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The position description for the City Finance Director does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The physical requirements 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. </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">WORK ENVIRONMENT</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> </div>

Salary Information

$78354 - $93600 Annual Salary