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Finance Director/Treasurer

City of Benton Harbor
      30+ days ago

      Job Description

      Supervised By:      City Commission
      Supervises:            Employees assigned to the Finance and Treasury Department
       
      General Summary:
      Under the direction of the City Commission, also works with the City Manager and the Management Team, this position plans and directs the financial accounting and treasury functions of the City.  Oversees and supervises the work of employees assigned to financial services.  Ensures accurate accounting of all City funds; invests idle cash; monitors ongoing expenditures; collects taxes and other receivables; administers payroll and accounts payable; assists with debt issuance and management; and assists in preparation of the annual budget.
       
      Essential Job Functions:
      An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.  These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
       
      1. Maintains all financial records of the City.  Plans, organizes and administers the financial activities of the City in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, best fiscal practices and all state and local regulations.
      2. Responsible for overseeing all functions of the City’s Utility Billing, Cash Receipting, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
      3. Supervises the preparation and issuance of the tax bills, and the collection of taxes.  Oversees the disbursement of taxes to other local units of government.
      4. Completes and submits all financial reporting required by the City and state and federal agencies.  Prepares annual financial statements and oversees annual City audit.
      5. Supervises the year-end closing of financial records.  Provides needed documentation, schedules and information to the City’s auditors.
      6. Assist the City Manager is preparing the annual City budget.  Monitor and analyze expenditures throughout the fiscal year to maintain compliance with the approved budget.
      7. Evaluates financial trends and prepares periodic reports and recommendations to the City Manager and City Commission.
      8. Performs cash management functions including investment of municipal funds.  Balances all funds and reconciles internal and bank accounts.  Investigates and examines various investment options in order to achieve the best possible rate of return.
      9. Prepares or supervises the preparation of numerous county, state and federal forms and reports.  Ensures maintenance and accuracy of department records.
      10. Oversees the ongoing maintenance and development of computerized systems in the City.
      11. Presents financial metrics to City Commission on a monthly basis at the Personnel & Finance Committee and as otherwise directed by the City Manager.
      12. Performs related works as required.
       
      Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
      The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
      • Requirements include a Masters degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration or related field OR a minimum of a BS or BA in Account AND the equivalent of a minimum of five (5) years of financial management in a municipal setting.
      • Comprehensive knowledge of the principals and practices of municipal finance, accounting, and investing.
      • Thorough knowledge of municipal operations and the underlying laws, ordinances and regulations governing such operations.
      • Good knowledge of and ability to operate computers and financial-based software and integrated software systems, proficiency in BS&A accounting software preferred. 
      • Ability to evaluate and control a variety of municipal financial services, analyze operating problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
      • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City Administrators and officials, professional contacts, and the public.
      • Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing.
      • Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.
      • Ability to supervise and oversee the work of others.
      Physical Demands and Work Environment:
      The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the 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 listen.  The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move items of light to medium weight.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
       
      While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a business office setting.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
       
      Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Persons will follow any other instructions and perform any related duties, as may be required by their manager, supervisor or department head.

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      Skills

      • Accountingunmatched
      • Accounting Closeunmatched
      • Accounting Softwareunmatched
      • Accounts Payableunmatched
      • Accounts Receivableunmatched
      • Best Practicesunmatched
      • Billingunmatched
      • Budget Managementunmatched
      • Budgetingunmatched
      • Cash Managementunmatched
      • City Administrationunmatched
      • Communication Skillsunmatched
      • Debt Managementunmatched
      • Documentationunmatched
      • Expense Analysisunmatched
      • Expense Trackingunmatched
      • Financeunmatched
      • Finance Softwareunmatched
      • Financial Accountingunmatched
      • Financial Administrationunmatched
      • Financial Analysisunmatched
      • Financial Managementunmatched
      • Financial Metricsunmatched
      • Financial Planningunmatched
      • Financial Servicesunmatched
      • Financial Statementsunmatched
      • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
      • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
      • Investment Fundsunmatched
      • Local Governmentunmatched
      • Local Taxunmatched
      • Maintain Complianceunmatched
      • Payroll Administrationunmatched
      • People Managementunmatched
      • Physical Demandsunmatched
      • Policy Developmentunmatched
      • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
      • Procedure Developmentunmatched
      • Public Administrationunmatched
      • Reconciliationunmatched
      • Record Keepingunmatched
      • Regulationsunmatched
      • Reporting Skillsunmatched
      • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
      • System Integration (SI)unmatched
      • Tax Disbursementsunmatched
      • Treasuryunmatched

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