The purpose of this position is to direct the activities of the Finance Department and the City’s financial operations.
This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
· Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
· Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
· Develops internal control systems, including drafting financial policies, procedures and ordinances; ensures that fixed asset and other inventory systems are maintained; conducts internal audits and oversees external audits.
· Coordinates the development of capital and operating budgets for the city; develops budget calendar and instructions; prepares projects and maintains five-year financial models; presents budget proposals to the City Council; monitors and amends the approved budget.
· Directs all accounting, auditing and financial reporting functions.
· Directs citywide Purchasing activities and approve purchase orders.
· Coordinates the issuance of debt; meets with bond rating agencies; ensures compliance with all rules and standards; maintains debt service.
· Coordinates investment, treasury management and banking relations functions.
· Works with benefits consultants and City Manager in making renewal and budgeting decisions on benefit plans.
· Perform special projects assigned by the City Manager/Council.
· Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
· Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Tax, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
· Requires six (6) years of progressive experience in public finance, auditing, financial services or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
· Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
· None
Special Certifications and Licenses:
· Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Senoia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses
May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.