City of Prescott · 2 weeks ago
Deputy Finance Director
Prescott, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expCity of Prescott is seeking a Deputy Finance Director to oversee major functional areas of the Finance Department. This role involves performing complex accounting and financial analysis, assisting in the development and implementation of financial policies, and representing the City on financial matters.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership to the Finance Department and attends meetings in the absence of the Finance Director
Assists Finance Director with long-range strategic planning and management of the Finance Department
Oversees and provides support for the efficient and effective operation of financial functions including accounting, payroll, revenue collections, grant compliance, accounts payable, purchasing and financial systems, while maintaining adequate internal controls
Provides leadership in the planning, implementation, optimization, and ongoing coordination of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Motivates, supervises, and evaluates staff; coordinates annual goal setting; addresses employee concerns; provides coaching and corrective action solutions; completes 'Career Conversations'; and facilitates recruitment activities
Leads the implementation and use of technology to improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and customer service
Coordinate the year-end financial close, the annual external financial audit, and related compliance and reporting requirements
Takes a leadership role in coordinating and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related annual reports in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements
Assists with long-term financial planning, forecasting, and cost-of-service analysis
Prepares and presents reports to executive management and elected officials
Assist with treasury management activities including debt issuance, investment of City funds, and management of banking relationships
Coordinates with Finance divisions for preparation of the department budget. Monitors department budget performance and makes recommendations or decisions, as delegated, in conjunction with Finance Director
Leads special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public sector finance and accounting
Demonstrated experience in governmental accounting and financial reporting, including ACFR preparation, budgeting, purchasing, and overseeing billing operations
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience including leadership, mentoring, and performance management
Ability to apply municipal accounting principles to financial management and budget preparation
Ability to analyze complex financial data and programs, develop projections and estimates, and prepare comprehensive technical reports
Ability to conduct budgetary and financial research and analysis
Ability to evaluate service delivery and recommend cost-effective and efficient improvements
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, management, staff, and the public
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including presentation of technical information to non-technical audiences
Ability to plan, organize, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional and support staff
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or higher) preferred
Arizona Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) designation is preferred
Benefits
A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System
Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Company
City of Prescott
Big opportunity, high quality of life. Prescott is where people choose to work, invest, and stay.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth Boawn
HR Business Partner
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