Deputy Finance Director

The Deputy Finance Director is responsible for supporting the Finance Director with monitoring, supporting, and ensuring effective budget management, grant administration, and financial analysis. The Deputy Finance Director provides oversight of all core accounting functions and remains current on all reporting standards, investment and banking compliance requirements, and best municipal financial practices including accounting functions, payroll processing, and preparation of financial statements and reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of all processes of the finance functions including but not limited to Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cash Receipting and Revenue Collection, Grants, Fixed Assets, Purchasing, Risk Management, and other core finance functions.

• Performs month-end closure procedures. Assist with monitoring and forecasting revenues and expenditures for all funds.

• Reviews and approves journal entries and other functions performed by staff.

• Establishes and maintains internal control procedures that align with state and national standard accounting procedures.

• Conducts quarterly audits of benefit billing and payroll and provides recommendations to the appropriate department head.

• Responsible for the year-end audit process and preparation for the same, including assisting the Finance Director with the preparation of the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in compliance with GFOA guidelines.

• Assists the Finance Director and City Administrator with the municipal budget process including the Capital Program and Tax Increment Financing Districts.

• Prepares all necessary reporting for State and Federal grants awarded to the city.

• Performs other duties as assigned.