NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Assistant Finance Director (Controller)
Ohio 44118, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Finance Director (Controller) to lead the City’s Finance Department and manage its financial operations. The role involves providing leadership, developing departmental policies, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations while collaborating with city officials and other departments.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the City’s Finance Department and the City organization on all financial matters including but not limited to collective bargaining negotiations, risk management activities, Fiscal Agent for a separate council of governments organization, and managing a $1.7 million-dollar budget
Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies, procedures, strategies and goals; maintains, updates, and ensures procedural compliance with programs
Provides advice in area of expertise to City officials, City Council, and management teams; and gives related presentations
Responsible for Strengthening and enhancing the Department’s core services through innovation and the implementation of best and next practices
The ability to implement the recommendations of a recent assessment of the Department’s existing policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the department
The ability to work with newer employees or non-tenured employees that may need some additional training or have a desire to advance within the system and want to have more professional development
The ability to cross-train employees within the department to create greater efficiencies
The ability to introduce new technology or make improvements to existing technology that allows personnel to better perform their functions
Ensure that the City is compliant with annual audits and strong internal controls are in place within the Department as well as with other departments where appropriate and ensure that the City is current on bank reconciliations and addressing any discrepancies
Create a culture within the department that yields itself to team building within the department and collaborate with other departments as well as outside agencies
Develop a strong working relationship with Department Heads and aid them to budget more efficiently and effectively
Assist with alternative funding sources or areas where budget dollars can be stretched for maximum efficiency
Facilitates, leads, and/or participates in meetings, proceedings, and committees; represents the department and City at meetings and conferences; and serves as a liaison between departments, external organizations, the general public, and other agencies
Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for cost-effective improvements in departmental operations; and designs, administers, and evaluates departmental programs and services
Directs and participates in the preparation of departmental budgets, financial reports, and operational and/or capital improvement budgets; and monitors revenues and expenditures
Directs the collection and activities of cash receipting
Directs investments and banking activities
Directs borrowing and debt issuance activities
Directs revenue, rate setting and related operations
Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
Serves as the liaison to the Clerk of Courts
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
Eight years professional experience in accounting, auditing, or a closely related activity
Five years of progressively responsible management experience directly related to the area assigned
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Ohio driver license
Knowledge of management principles
Knowledge of public administration and governmental operations
Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial management principles
Knowledge of applicable theories and principles related to area of assignment
Knowledge of strategy development principles and procedures
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of program development and administration principles and practices
Knowledge of project management principles
Knowledge of conflict mediation principles
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of governmental accounting (GFOA, GASB)
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of municipal finance and debt management
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of governmental budgeting (GFOA)
Knowledge of research methods
Knowledge of program/project management principles and techniques
Knowledge of performance measurement
Skill in budget development and administration
Skill in using computers and related software applications
Ability to monitor and evaluate employees
Ability to prioritize and assign work
Ability to provide leadership
Ability to manage projects
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Ability to speak in public
Ability to analyze and develop policies and procedures
Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to resolve conflict
Ability to manage change and sensitive topics
Ability to plan, analyze, and evaluate programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints
Ability to communicate, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Ability to supervise, train, and develop employees effectively
Ability to reconcile bank and payroll accrual accounts
Ability to analyze complex financial information
Ability to conduct complex research projects and present findings
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical & Dental Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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