22-0031 Director of Finance

POSITION TITLE:  DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

DEPARTMENT:      FINANCE

POSITION NO.:       22-0031

SALARY RANGE:  $54,852.72- $89,782.85

 

The City of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Director of Finance.  This exempt position performs professional accounting work directing and coordinating financial activities of the City, which includes the responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, payroll and revenue administration. This position must exercise considerable independent professional judgment and initiative in solving accounting problems, modifying and/or designing systems and procedures and coordinating staff to ensure management’s financial information needs are met.  Work is performed under the direction of the City Manager.

 

Ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

 

• Supervise and coordinate the City’s fiscal and accounting activities including; financial accounting and reporting; internal controls; internal auditing; financial and accounting data processing; payroll processing.

 

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of a staff engaged in maintaining the general ledger, payroll, fixed asset records, receipt and disbursement of funds of the City government.

 

• Oversee the development of the City’s operating and capital budgets, including forecasts.

 

• Direct preparation of all reports and statements on the City’s financial affairs in compliance with legal requirements and regulation mandates.

 

• Coordinate work of the City’s external auditors.

 

• Serve on various committees as specified in the City policy.

 

• Assist in formulating operating policies, review present accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes or modifications

 

• Act to ensure that City funds are correctly and effectively managed and that accounting and internal controls are maintained.

 

• Recommend selection, promotion, discharge, and other appropriate personnel actions for Finance Administration.

 

Critical Skills/ Expertise:

 

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of municipal account, budgeting, and fiscal management;

 

• Extensive knowledge of the City’s laws, ordinances, policies and federal and state requirements of City fiscal management;

 

• Ability to effectively administer the fiscal affairs of the City;

 

• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain fiscal integrity for the City;

 

• Considerable knowledge of the organization, functions, and financial problems of city governments;

 

• Considerable knowledge of municipal rules, regulations, procedures, and functions and their relationship to the department;

 

• Considerable knowledge of the required federal, state and local laws concerning the program area of assignment;

 

• Analytical ability and skill in preparing administrative and statistical reports and financial statements;

 

• Ability to assess municipal programs and proposed policies in terms of their financial and administrative implications; to appraise market trends and terms in relation to municipal debt; and to present findings effectively in oral or written form;

 

• Ability to analyze financial record keeping and accounting problems and to recommend and establish adequate systems and procedures of reporting to provide information required for effective administration;

 

• Ability to analyze the financial status of the city and to recommend proper courses of action relative to the financing and support of municipal activities;

 

• Ability to plan, advise, supervise and train subordinate personnel in administrative, accounting and fiscal assignments; and

 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, employees and the general public.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, and a minimum of five (5) years paid full time highly responsible work experience in accounting, revenue administration, and other phases of fiscal management, (three (3) years of which must be in governmental account).  At least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity relating to public finance functions. Applicant must successfully complete physical, drug screen and background check.

 

Interested parties can apply online through the link for "Application for General Employment" above or an application may be obtained from, and returned to Human Resources, City Hall, 205 N. Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. 

 

The City of Lake City is an EEO/AA/ADA/VP employer.

Women and Minorities Are Encouraged to Apply.

 

THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 @ 4:30 PM