City of New Berlin Department of Community Development · 1 day ago
Finance Director
New Berlin, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCity of New Berlin Department of Community Development is seeking a Finance Director to manage the City’s financial health. The role involves overseeing financial operations, developing strategic plans, controlling budgets, and managing cash flow while providing high-level expertise to the Mayor and City Leadership Team.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides high-level professional expertise, assistance, and advice to the Mayor, City Leadership, and Common Council on all Finance Department areas of responsibility
Prepares the annual City budget under guidelines established by the Mayor and the Common Council
Coordinates and supervises the annual audit by independent accountants and the preparation and completion of the Annual Financial Report of the City
Plans, directs and supervises the preparation and completion of City financial reports and analyzes budget reports as well as other financial reports
Performs and assigns statutory duties of City Treasurer related to collection, receipting, depositing and dispersing of all monies paid to the City; performs cash management analyses and invests City funds; ensures compliance of investment activities with policy requirements and state law; monitors and evaluates investment performance
Directs and assists in the preparation of legally required federal and state reports
Works with outside financial advisors, bond counsel and rating agency to secure financing for the City’s capital improvement plan to include water, sewer, and storm water capital needs, refinancing of existing City & TIF related debt. Maintain a system to ensure that all principal and interest payments are made on time. Ensures compliance with all state, federal, IRS rules, and regulation and bond covenants related to post issuance debt compliance and that proper and required debt coverage ratios are maintained
Coordinates the administration of the adopted budget
Directs and approves fund transfers as requested or required
Reviews disbursements of City funds, supervises, and directs the competitive bidding practices of the City
Annually updates TIF District expenditures and revenue records and prepare related reports as required
Member of Finance Committee, and Union Negotiating Committee, Joint Review Board and Community Development Authority
Manages financial software package including adding new users and establishing roles & permissions
Prepares Tax roll, calculate tax rates, import special assessments & charges, create print file
Provides leadership, employee development support and supervision to the Finance Department team
Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures to ensure appropriate financial internal controls are established, compliance with regulating agencies, and effective utilization of physical and financial resources
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related field
Minimum of eight (8) years of municipal or public finance experience
Five years' upper level management or supervisory experience
CPA, MPA, MBA or CPFO, or any combination of experience, education and training which achieves the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures including State Statutes and City Code and policies
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards
Knowledge of cash management and various investment practices and techniques
Knowledge and experience in software application implementation and analysis
Knowledge of professional auditing procedures and practices
Knowledge of various financial analytic techniques, including those related to municipal economic development and debt service management
Knowledge of economic forecasting and economic trends
Ability to perform fiscal planning and to advise on the formulation of fiscal policy
Ability to prepare financial reports
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at various levels both within and outside the organization
Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of subordinates in the various accounting functions while promoting career development and employee growth
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and deal courteously and tactfully with other governmental agencies and the general public
Benefits
HEALTH INSURANCE
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
HERO Program
DENTAL INSURANCE
VISION INSURANCE
LIMITED PURPOSE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
LIFE INSURANCE
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
Voluntary Worksite Benefits
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM (WRS)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (Section 457 Plan)
FREE RECPASS
ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT
Worker's Compensation
JURY DUTY
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
HOLIDAYS
VACATION
SICK TIME
FLEX TIME
COMP TIME
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Company
City of New Berlin Department of Community Development
The Department of Community Development promotes and maintains the careful and sustainable development & use of land in the City of New Berlin.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase