Finance Director Job Description

FINANCE DIRECTOR

The Finance Director has primary responsibilities in budget, finance, and financial policies. Such activities within the department include fiscal planning and budgeting, control of expenditures, management of grants, cash management/reconciliation, revenues, and collections that include enterprise accounts, and accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.   

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration from an accredited educational institution.
• A minimum of five years of professional finance experience.
• Must have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in finance or business administration.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Nationally recognized certification as a public accountant (CPA) or financial analyst (CFA) are not required, but preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Municipal finance administration and governmental accounting/financial reporting standards and principles.
• Debt management including bond sales, utility accounting and budgeting.
• Pertinent federal, Arizona State and municipal laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, and policies.

Ability to:

• Develop, plan, and manage all aspects of the Finance Department
• Present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise, logical manner, verbally and in writing to the Town Council, Town Manager, Town Staff and the public.
• Act as contract administrator for such contracts as designated.
• Evaluate and analyze complex financial data and prepare statistical reports.
• Analyze and monitor the City’s financial condition; make recommendations for improvement to the Town Manager.
• Listen, communicate, and deal effectively with management, staff, representatives of other government agencies and the general public, researching as necessary to provide requested information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Establishes methods of ensuring compliance with internal controls and governmental accounting processes.  

Manages financial and budget program using Casselle, Springbrook or equivalent financial system.

Provides leadership, direction, and guidance in financial and technical strategies and priorities; evaluates needs and determines financial resource requirements and goals.

Assures the integrity of the financial work products, processes, and procedures to safeguard the Town’s assets, monitors accounting documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and Town policies and practices.

Plans, coordinates, and directs the department’s operations; establishes priorities, coordinates operations within the Town, and assures program objectives and standards are defined, attained, and congruent with the overall goals of the Town.

Directs the Town’s financial reporting and budgeting functions; monitors analysis of budget and financial variables, revenue cycle and financial planning activities; coordinates financial reporting and development of financial statements.

Oversees the Town’s investment and financial agreements.

Reviews and monitors various debt requirements for the Town and analyzes cost/benefits applicability.  Provides regular updates to the Town Manager.

Develops, analyzes, and negotiates comprehensive banking services and collateral requirements.

Analyzes financial and resource information on Town operations; reviews and monitors status reports and recommends appropriate actions and plan modifications.

Directs the daily activities of the Finance Department staff; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance.

Assures effective communications with Town Manager; interprets and explains Federal and state fiscal rules and regulations; evaluates and analyzes policies and procedures and recommends solutions.

Knowledge of 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.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles related to Public Sector financial management.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal finance and records management.

Knowledge of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the conditional job offer, candidates must successfully pass a credit check prior to start date.
 

Reporting Relationship

This position reports directly to the Town Manager

Salary Range

$71,000 - $108,000

Benefits: 

• Eligibility begins the first of the month following one month of employment.
• The Town of Guadalupe’s employee medical plans are administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and include medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 17 paid holidays
• PTO (personal time off)  hours available after six months of employment

TO APPLY: Submit resume to: employment@guadalupeaz.org. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Town to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact the ADA Coordinator to request an accommodation.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the receptionist at (480)730-3080. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.