Assistant Finance Director

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This position performs highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in the directing, coordinating, and performance of the day-to-day activities, personnel, and resources of the Finance Department. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Finance Director.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Supervises accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, payroll, and related activities.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the City’s annual budget, appropriations, and ordinances, including preparing forecasts of revenue, fund balance requirements (in compliance with the City’s policy), personnel costs, commodities, and contractual and capital requirements.
• Manages all accounting systems to conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the principles and practices of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), and federal, state, and county accounting requirements.
• Evaluates, collaborates on, and/or oversees implementation of financial or other software programs and processes designed to establish, enhance, or improve overall operations.
• Assists with development and implementation of citywide and departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, performance measures, and priorities for assigned programs (e.g., Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, County Annual Tax Budget, quarterly financial status updates, etc.).
• Works with the Auditor of State’s office (OAS), or an independent accounting firm, in conducting the annual audit of the City’s financial statements, related notes, internal controls, and compliance with federal, state and local mandates.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field; supplemented by progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Budgeting, Finance or a related field.
• At least 5 – 10 years of municipal government experience, or any combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Complete Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) training and annual recertification as required by the Ohio Revised Code.

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