Chief Financial Officer

Job Description:

Chief Financial Officer

Description

Job Summary
With broad guidance from the City Manager, oversees the Fiscal Services Department to achieve maximum levels of City services consistent with fiscal guidelines and the City’s mission. Directs the development of and approves policies and procedures within the department that facilitate attainment of operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Essential Job Functions

• Provides administrative direction and supervision to the municipal’s financial activities including budget preparation, cash management, city investment program, bank relations, accounting functions, purchasing, debt management and planning, financial reporting and audit management.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g., interviewing, selecting, evaluating, supervising, training, disciplining, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within budget.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships.
• Assists City Manager’s office and other departments in preparation of city’s annual budget.
• Oversees the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report ( CAFR ) and coordinates the annual audit of the City.
• Oversees and manages city’s investment program and depository contract.
• Directs the disbursement of all moneys and controls all expenditures to ensure that internal financial controls are in place and functioning.
• Oversees a general accounting system and payroll in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Submits to City Manager and Council regular statements of financial condition of the City.
• Negotiates contracts for financial services such as banking agreements, investment services, etc.
• Manages all public funds belonging to or under the control of the City; invests all funds.
• Develops, implements, ensures compliance City and Fiscal services policies, procedures, and laws for efficient and effective operation and maintenance of Department operations.
• Represents the City at various meetings including City Council meetings, staff meetings, professional association meetings, and other meetings as necessary and responds to inquiries regarding the Department’s functions as well as makes presentations when requested.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field of study.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience, including prior senior management responsibility.

Preferred:

• Municipal experience.
• CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) preparation experience.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) is required.

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications