Finance Director / Deputy City Manager
The salary range is $111,646 - $145,504 DOE plus an excellent benefit package with Medical (2 Low Deductible plans to choose from), 100% paid for employee; Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account; Healthy Life Program; Sick & Vacation accrual; 11 Paid holidays, including 4 personal days; IPERS Pension Retirement Plan & 457 Deferred comp plan; Cell phone allowance; Relocation allowance.
Responsibilities
The Finance Director / Deputy City Manager position assists the City Manager leading the City in strategic planning, budgeting and policy development and provides leadership and management to the overall organization. He/She plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of assigned departments, boards and commissions. This position also serves as the City’s chief financial officer including financial forecasting, budget development and monitoring, central financial accounting and reporting, administering the City’s financial system, and analyzing all aspects of City finances. Duties Include: Primary responsibility will be project driven, with emphasis on coordinating workflow with the City Manager, City Clerk and City Department Heads; Prepare the City budget in cooperation with City Manager and department heads for the Council's study and approval; Monitor the City budget, overall financial position and financial functions of the City, in coordinations with the City Manager; Attend all meetings of the City Council; work as part of the administrative team to accomplish and oversee all projects, functions and services of the City; Financial planning and financial analysis including review of financial records, monitor and review rate structure for enterprise funds; Direct the maintenance of an accounting system for the City government and its agencies in a manner consistent with established and accepted municipal accounting principles and practices and in sufficient detail to produce adequate cost, financial and statistical data for management purposes and to meet statutory requirements; Responsible for the City’s purchasing program; directs the process & establishes financial protocols; Direct the approval, audit and certification of all claims against the City for payrolls, goods and services. Coordinates & oversees the City’s property & liability insurance programs; Establishes process & protocols for inventory & fixed asset control; Compile statements of current operating and capital outlay expenditures and practices of accounting and auditing; Provide back-up and support to the City Clerk; Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with emphasis in accounting and public administration and four years of responsible administrative & managerial experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Previous municipal or county government experience is required. Knowledge of the principles and methods of public administration; Knowledge of the organization, functions and problems of municipal government; Knowledge of the principles and methods of public finance; Ability to analyze difficult administrative problems and to develop and present sound conclusions and recommendations; Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and auditing required; Knowledge of municipal accounting, taxation and reports required. Ability to make accurate revenue estimates; Ability to select, train and supervise employees; Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other administrators and civic groups, the press and the public; Ability to work with varied interest groups and the general public; Proficient computer/software skills including Microsoft Office & Google Docs; knowledge of current technology is preferred; Ability to read and interpret the municipal code and city ordinances.
Documents
City of Spencer
SPENCER, Clay, IA 51301
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