JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR                                                         GRADE: 121

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE                                                                                            FLSA:  EXEMPT

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

This position reports to the Finance Officer.  This is a highly responsible managerial, administrative and technical position in the field of municipal finance and budgeting.  This position coordinates the varied functions of the City’s Finance Department, and shall attend all Commission meetings, unless excused. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans, evaluates, and directs the policies, programs, and operations related to the financial and budgetary activities of City government
• Directs the collection and custody of City funds.
• Supervision of employees including utility billing and accounts receivable, unless otherwise directed by the City Commission.
• Supervises the disbursement of City funds, including the processing of payroll and accounts payable.
• Maintains the general accounting system for the City in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting principles.
• Directs and performs investment activities and bond management programs as directed by the City Commission.
• Oversees data processing functions to maintain integrity and security of information.
• Confers with the City Manager in preparing budgets and establishing controls for budget administration.
• Confers with the City Manager and department heads regarding fiscal and accounting policies, procedures and problems.
• Maintains records for pension plans, including Social Security and federal withholding.
• Prepares and distributes financial reports.
• Oversees the preparation of audit work-papers supporting the  external audit process.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  Knowledge of the general laws and administrative policies governing municipal finance and budgetary practices and procedures

• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations of the City
• Ability to formulate and implement standard accounting methods, procedures, forms and records 
• Ability to prepare complex financial reports and forecast financial position
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. 

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field is required.

• Seven (7) years of experience in governmental accounting including four (4) years of experience in a responsible management position is required.

  LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) certificate is desirable.

  A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

  SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

  Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision of the Finance Officer as needed. 

  SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

  Supervises all staff in the Finance office.