The Director will consult with and review the works of subordinates, set forth desired objectives, develop operational plans for the Department to ensure that established goals and objectives are met, and propose changes in existing methods; The Director will oversee the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, municipal Annual Budget, Mid-year Fiscal Report, preparing forecasts, projections and comparison as needed; Responsible for coordinating the planning and conduct of the Citys annual independent audit; Plan and organize the maintenance of the central accounting systems, budget records, pre-audit, posting of expenditures, accounting controls, revenue administration, investment programs and other related activities; Oversee the investment of City funds, reserves, OPEB Trust, etc.) in coordination with the City's financial advisor(s); Prepares and coordinates the financial aspects of the Capital Improvement Plan and capital improvement budget, preparing reports for the Mayor, Department Directors and City Council, as directed by the Business Administrator; Establish policies and procedures for the collection of Sanitation receivables; Supervises preparation of accounting statements on City financial affairs to administrative officials and the public and directs preparation of revenue, expenditure, debt, cost and other statements; Proposes and reviews proposed ordinances and resolutions related to expenditures, revenues, tax levies and other fiscal problems; Plans, directs and reviews the results of internal audits; Consults and advises administrative officials on the financial conditions of the City; directs receipt, deposit and investment of City monies, together with records there of; plans continuous internal audits of departments and units handling cash and maintaining subsidiary accounting records; Directs the purchasing activities and grants administration of the City; Assists with the administration of the Citys Pension Plans; Represents the Administration and the Department before City Council, boards, and commissions; Serves as representative of the City to various interagency and coordinating committees, commissions, and authorities as assigned by the Mayor or Business Administrator; Reports to work and remains at work in a productive condition which includes not being under the influence or impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and at least six (6) years of progressive experience in professional accounting, auditing, and financial reporting work in government or industry, including two (2) years in a responsible management/supervisory capacity is required; two (2) years of experience with a public accounting firm is preferred or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.