Finance Director

Summary

The Finance Director oversees the City’s Finance Department and municipal financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash and investments, debt, payroll, utility collections, risk management, and financial planning. The position provides financial guidance to the City Manager, City Council, and boards and commissions as needed.

Job Description

Essential Duties

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs Finance Department operations, including payroll, receivables, accounts payable, reporting, and financial records.
• Oversees the City’s financial position, cash flow, revenues, expenditures, investments, debt, and internal controls.
• Leads annual budget development, monitors the adopted budget, and supports long-range financial and capital planning.
• Prepares financial forecasts, analyzes trends and variances, and recommends utility rates, fees, and financial strategies.
• Oversees financial statements, required reports, annual audits, and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Ensures compliance with governmental accounting standards and applicable financial requirements.
• Manages debt issuance, investment activities, grants, loans, tax increment financing, abatements, special assessments, and development programs.
• Oversees utility billing, collections, and revenue administration.
• Manages financial risk, insurance programs, policies, procedures, and data safeguards.
• Supervises, trains, and develops Finance Department staff.
• Provides financial guidance and communicates information to City leadership, elected officials, employees, and the public.
• Maintains effective relationships with auditors, financial advisors, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Serves as City Treasurer for the EDA and performs other duties as assigned.