The Town of Gila Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Description
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned, and expected commensurate with the administration needs of the town. General Purpose. The Finance Director has primary responsibilities in budget, finance, and policy. 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. It is also the responsibility of the Finance Director to serve as a resident resource for staff and management to depend on establishing methods of ensuring compliance with internal controls and governmental accounting processes.
- 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 senior management.
- 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.
- Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops goals and priorities; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems.
- Assures effective communications with Town executive management; 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).
- Skill in the use of business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, and seven year's experience in governmental finance and information technology; master's degree preferred. Special Requirements: None Supplemental Information Necessary Knowledge and Skills: • 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 legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for finance officers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, and seven year’s experience in governmental finance and information technology; master’s degree preferred.