Department:    Finance

FLSA Status:   Exempt

Full-time:   Yes

Starting Salary:   $101,103 annually

Date Updated:   11/20/2020

JOB TITLE:     Finance Director

Job Summary: Under the general administrative direction of the City Manager, is responsible for overseeing all functional areas of fiscal management and accounting; directing the City’s financial, accounting, budget and management functions; grants management and procurement operations; creating effective internal financial controls; conducting financial forecasting for the City’s budget; overseeing City investments and annual audits; overseeing the filing of all financial reporting information; managing special projects; supervising assigned personnel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the employee in this position, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties or other duties as assigned by the City Manager.

• Provide high-level management and oversight to the Finance department to include Accounting, Purchasing, Information Technology, Customer Service, Municipal Court, and Building Maintenance
• Direct staff by implementing organizational and departmental policies and procedures, interpreting and communicating work procedures and policies to staff
• Direct staff and operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, audit coordination, debt issuance and management, investments, and purchasing/procurement; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance
• Exercise strategic financial leadership for the entire organization, including the development of business strategies and fiscal policy
• Drive innovation to seize opportunities and prepare for upcoming challenges
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure all departments are in compliance with purchasing regulations and procedures; manages recommended fiscal improvements and implementation of changes to fiscal policies and procedures related to purchasing
• Provide management oversight to the IT department to ensure the security, safety, and integrity of the City technology infrastructure, oversees the City’s contracts for software and hardware maintenance and outside consultant work
• Maintain internal financial controls by conducting periodic review of the current internal controls; recommends fiscal improvements; conducts related training with City departments
• Collaborate with the City Manager’s Office and Executive team to develop the City’s annual budget to ensure it accurately and objectively reflects the operational and capital needs of the organization. 
• Strategically pursue adequate bonding capacity to meet long term capital financing needs
• Develop and monitor City budgets, review and approve special and recurring reports, budgets, grants and contracts; work with team to assure the accuracy and integrity of the City budget, accounting and reporting documents, and financial computer information system
• Provide financial management; oversee and direct the City budget and audit processes; create and oversee investment policies and act as the Investment Officer for the City; manage, oversee, and review all general ledger functions
• Collaborate with and oversee purchasing/procurement staff to ensure compliance with statutory, City charter and ordinance requirements and to acquire the best available goods and services at the best value to the City
• Ensure sound management of the City’s grant program including the Community Development Block Grant funds to maximize alternative funding opportunities and comply with any and all associated requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field. A minimum of five (5) years of management-level experience in municipal finance in a similarly sized public agency OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of or ability to obtain GFOAT certification.

Required Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures
• Record keeping, report preparations, filing methods, and records
• Duties, powers, authorities and limitations of a municipal Finance Director
• Budget development and administration
• Supervisory principles and practices
• Grant administration
• Accounting and purchasing systems
• Principles and practices of cost accounting, budgeting, debt issuance and management of strategic planning
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and safety regulations
• Federal and state special fund accounting regulations, procedures, and accountability standards
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices and policies, rules and regulatory reporting requirements
• Generally accepted Accounting principles and generally accepted auditing principles related to Public Sector financial management

Required Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Operating a computer and related software
• Using initiative and independent judgement within established procedural guidelines
• Assessing and organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines
• Effectively leading, mentoring, and coaching assigned employees; committing to the creation of a departmental culture built on mutual respect, trust, accountability, teamwork and transparency
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies
• Interpreting technical instructions and analyzing complex variables
• Preparing and presenting accurate reports and statements
• Analyzing financial issues, evaluating alternatives, developing recommendations and strategies, and making decisions based on findings
• Ability to make firm recommendations and decisions based on professional judgement, employee input and experience

Employee Benefits: The City of Mineral Wells offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to health insurance, short and long-term disability, vision and dental insurance, TMRS retirement, incentive pay, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted on the City's Application for Employment form, which is available from and returnable to: City of Mineral Wells, City Clerk/Personnel Office, P.O. Box 460, 115 S.W. 1^st Street, Mineral Wells, TX 76068. Applications are also available on the City’s website at www.mineralwellstx.gov  and can be submitted online.  For further information, please call Jennifer Mitchell, HR Specialist at 940-328-7701.

The Deadline for submitting this application is: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

THE CITY OF MINERAL WELLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER