Director of Finance
Job Description:
Summary Objective
This position performs complex professional and difficult administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the City’s fiscal activities and operations of the department. This position has direct supervision over Accounting Supervisor and Utility Billing Supervisor.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
• Plans, directs, and organizes the activities of the Finance Department, preparing financial reports; preparing City budget; maintaining records and files.
• Supervises the maintenance, control, and analysis of the fiscal operations of the City government; maintains adequate accounting records to document compliance with local, state, and federal laws and ordinances; safeguards assets of the City through implementation or acquisition of adequate internal control mechanisms, investments, and insurance coverage.
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of applicable financial policies; provides general advice, assistance, and recommendations to the City Manager.
• Supervises and participates in the posting and balancing of City ledgers; supervises the preparation of payroll and related records and billing; supervises revenue administration; develops purchase orders, financial statements, and other related reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years as a senior level government executive responsible for budgeting, contracts, accounting or financial management in municipal government; or possession of any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to be bonded.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and licenses to practice in Virginia preferred.
• Completion of the requirements for the Virginia Government Finance Officers Association (VGFOA) and Radford University Government and Nonprofit Assistance Center (GNAC) Certificate Program or the ability to obtain certification within two years of employment is required.
