ABOUT THE POSITION
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The City of San Luis is seeking a collaborative, self-motivated leader who will take the Finance department to its maximum potential.
As the Director of Finance, you will:- Develop, plan, and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the Finance Department; develop and implement long and short-term strategic plans to satisfy future needs for departmental services and to drive the financial success of the City.
- Coordinate Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide assistance to the City Manager and City Council.
- Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate personnel, the Finance Department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes for the Finance Department.
- Lead the development and administration of the Department budget and five-year capital plan and formulates the long-term financial strategy for the City. Estimate anticipated revenues; assist in reviewing proposed budget allocations and directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; conduct complex fiscal analysis and prepare related reports.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide a high level of leadership; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards as necessary for efficient and professional operations of the Department.
- Represent the Department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance, as necessary.
- Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare, analyze, and interpret financial operating results; submit required reports.
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate all operations relating to accounting, budget, payroll, purchasing, audit, grant administration, and billing and collections; recommend city wide internal control policies to ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with related laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Develop City fiscal policy; prepare city budget and presents to City Council for approval.
- Manage and direct the fiscal management of the City, including revenue forecasting, collection and disbursement of funds, accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and investment of the City funds.
- Utilize performance management tools for advanced financial analysis, forecasting, and the generation of periodic financial statements and administrative reports.
- Coordinate with financial advisors, financial institutions and bond counsel on debt management and bond issuance.
- Prepares the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Budget Annual Report.
- Ensures financial integrity, ensuring accounting processes are carried out in conformance with standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), follow the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Coordinates annual audit review with independent auditing firm, provides pre-audit source documents and explanations to audit fieldwork; corrects material weaknesses and internal control deficiencies as noted in the Management Letter and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Possess the knowledge of:- Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
- Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
- Principles and practices of organization, administration, and human resource management.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Advanced principles and practices of municipal accounting, recordkeeping, debt financing, and budget preparation and control.
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and internal audit procedures.
- Investments of cash reserves, technical analysis, and report preparation.
- Government/Financial Accounting Standards Boards (GASB/FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Standards, practices, rules, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Generally Accepted Auditing Principles for public sector financial management, including payroll, treasury and grants funds.
Possess the ability to:- Plan, direct, and control the administration and operations of the Department.
- Prepare and administer department budgets.
- Develop and implement department policies and procedures.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.
- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, local, and department policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Read, interpret, understand, and apply accounting standards and procedures accurately and making decisions in compliance with applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, and City policies, and procedures.
- Formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures for effective fiscal control, administration and reporting and analysis.
- Represent the City's interests before boards and commissions of local agencies and special water and sewer districts as directed by the City Manager.
- Identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Pass an extensive background check including polygraph examination.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training and Experience:- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related area of study; and
- Five (5) years professional administrative experience in accounting and finance, with three (3) of those years in a leadership capacity.
- Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis
Licenses and Certificate ( must be maintained throughout employment )- A valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment
Desired/Preferred:- Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Financial Manager is highly desirable.
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Prior municipal accounting experience
- San Luis residency
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development - Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements. OPEN UNTIL FILLED - Applications review weekly.
Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process. Note: Starting Salary will be based on Qualifications & Experience.The City of San Luis offers the following benefits to all full-time City employees: MEDICAL/ DENTAL/ VISION INSURANCE - The City of San Luis is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for it's employees which is administered by 90Degree Benefits. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed. Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the Human Resources Department.
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are required to enroll in the Arizona State Retirement System.
- Employee Contribution - 12.03%
- Employer Contribution - 12.03%
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Employee Contribution - .014%
- Employer Contribution - .014%
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE- FICA (Social Security Tax) - Employee Contribution - 6.20%
Medicare - Employee Contribution - 1.4500%.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Vacation Leave Accruals (Based on years of service and accrued on bi-weekly basis)
Less than 6 years - 3.08 hrs. 6 - 11 years - 4.62 hrs. 11 years or more- 6.16 hrs.
Sick Leave - 3.69 hrs.
LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides eligible employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. This plan is administered by Standard.
Basic Life Benefit - $50,000.00
AD&D Benefit - $50,000.00 DISABILITY INSURANCE - Disability insurance is available to all employees who work 30 or more hours per week.
Short-Term Disability - Coverage begins on the 15th day of injury or sickness.
Duration of Benefits - 180 days
Benefits Percentage- 66.67%
Waiting Period - 14 days
Maximum Weekly Benefit: $2,000.00
WORKER'S COMP - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of San Luis for all employees.
