Assists the City Manager with the development and implementation of financial matters, including budget preparations and controls, financial reports and statement preparations, and strategic planning; serves as an advisor to the City Manager and Department Directors. This position, which reports to the City Manager, directs, manages, and oversees the staff and the functions of the Finance Department, to include Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing, Risk Management, Utility Billing, Real Estate Assessment, and Billing and Collections.