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Finance Director/Treasurer Designee
Location:
Birmingham, MI
Description:
Position: Finance Director/Treasurer (Designee) Classification: A-5, Exempt. Salary Range from $103,838 to $132,827 Department: Finance Department Schedule: Full-Time, In-Office Benefits: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401A, Retirement Health Savings, 457, Life Ins, FSA, Short/Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement. Applications will be accepted online at www.bhamgov.org/jobs Position Description The City of Birmingham (EOE) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Finance Director/Treasurer Designee. Under general direction of the City Manager and the Finance Director/Treasurer, the Finance Director/Treasurer Designee will serve a one-year probationary coaching period to prepare for the role of Finance Director/Treasurer. Successful performance will lead to advancement to the Finance Director/Treasurer position after the probationary period. The Finance Director/ Treasurer serves as the chief financial officer of the City in accordance with City Charter, Federal, State and Local Law. Under direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director/Treasurer plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the Finance Department including accounting, budgeting, and treasury operations. The Finance Director/Treasurer manages a team consisting of an Assistant Finance Director, Deputy Treasurer, and a staff of 11 financial and clerical employees. The City of Birmingham has a budget of approximately $117 million, over 30 funds, over 200 full-time employees and a population of over 21,000. Responsibilities: Ensures accurate accounting of all city funds in compliance with State and Federal requirements, monitors expenditures and revenues, and administers accounts payable. Oversees the operations of the Treasury Department, including billing and receipts of taxes, utilities, parking tickets, and other reimbursements and payments. Coordinates with an external contracted assessor to provide assessing services for the City. Oversees the operations of the Finance Department, including accounts payable, payroll, grants management, budgeting, and accounting. Serves as the Co-Secretary/Treasurer of the City's defined benefit retirement and retiree health care boards. Administers the retirement system in accordance with City ordinances, union contracts and board policies. Invests the City's surplus general operating and perpetual care cash to ensure safety of principal, provide sufficient liquidity, and earn interest.. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the City's budget process. Assists City departments in developing budget requests, and revenue and expense projections. Oversees budget amendments and transfers as needed. Prepares City Commission financial reports and attends City Commission meetings as needed. Effectively communicates financial reports and details to inform future policy and to educate stakeholders. Manages the year-end closing of financial records and general audit. Prepares year-end adjustments and schedules. Works with auditors to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and provides documentation and analysis if required. Responds to taxpayer inquires in person or by phone, and processes and resolves complaints. Monitors the status of revenues sources including state and federal funding. Evaluates financial trends and fiscal status, performs cost analysis and prepares and presents recommendations. Develops and/or updates financial policies to ensure proper controls. Requirements: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or closely related field. A master's degree or credentials as a certified public accountant (CPA) or certified public finance officer (CPFO) preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Understanding of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and legal regulations of municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, investing, bookkeeping, internal controls and financial reporting. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance and a minimum of 3 years of team management experience. SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.Experience with BS&A accounting applications preferred.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with other departments as a team.Excellent management skills and the ability to coordinate work from a team. OTHER: Requires ability to balance time between competing priorities. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
City Of Birmingham, Michigan
Posted:
May 18 on ApplicantPRO
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