Finance Director

Finance Director

28 Sep 2024
Washington, Mukilteo 00000 Mukilteo USA

Finance Director

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Finance DirectorPrintApplyFinance DirectorSalary$119,145.84 - $144,822.60 AnnuallyLocationMukilteo, WAJob TypeFull-timeDepartmentFinance DepartmentJob Number2020-00017Closing10/14/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

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DescriptionThe City of Mukilteo is currently looking for a Finance Director!IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEThe City is seeking a highly ethical, principled, and talented manager and leader with a strong financial background. The future Finance Director should have extensive experience in municipal or other local government finance management, accounting, fiscal reporting and control, budget development and the implementation of sound financial practices. The ideal candidate will be a confident member of the City’s leadership team, working with the finance staff to provide accurate and timely financial information to the Mayor, City Council and department staff. The candidate must be able to assess trending financial information and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council to manage any challenging issues. The ideal candidate will develop long range financial plans and assist the Mayor and City Council in updating the administrative and council financial policies of the City. The director will review the City’s long term financial health to determine and recommend appropriate fund balances and contingency funds for the City’s operation and capital needs and will research with departments and IT staff for ways to streamline operating systems to improve service to staff, City Council and the community.The selected candidate will demonstrate an unquestionable sense of integrity, honesty and commitment to the City and place a high value on teamwork with other department heads. The director should have strong communication skills and the ability to be a team builder rather than a micromanager. The ideal candidate will be personable and have the ability to lead and guide a knowledgeable and cohesive Finance and IT staff. Sound budgetary experience is a must, with skills in making the most of limited resources.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Job Application Period: September 28, 2020-October 14, 2020

Online Interviews, two panels, via Zoom: Thursday, November 7, 2020

Final Interview, Top Two Candidates: November 8, 2020, in person if feasible

November/early December: Confirmation of Appointment by City Council

Potential Hire Date: January 1, 2021

A completed application on the NEOGOV site should include a resume (three pages maximum), responses to supplemental questions and a cover letter (two-page maximum) that describes your experience, leadership style, and why you are interested in the position.POSITION SUMMARY:Manages departmental operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel; plans and organizes work loads and staff assignments, reviews progress, modifies priorities, and schedules to assure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.Essential Duties

Assists with preparation of the City’s annual budget for the Mayor who presents it to the City Council.

Conducts performance evaluations and initiates disciplinary actions as warranted. Resolves grievances and other sensitive personnel matters.

Acts as the City’s appointed City Treasurer.

Manages the Accounting and Information Technology Divisions of the Finance Department

Monitors budgeted expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with legal requirements and prepares budget amendments as necessary.

Manages preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and coordinates state audits.

Prepares revenue forecasts and financial projections.

Responsible for City cash flow.

Prepares and issues monthly and quarterly financial reports.

Responsible for prudent investment of City funds in accordance with adopted policies.

Responsible for debt management.

Reviews invoices and signs vouchers and warrants for payment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs others duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

BARS GAAP Accounting requirements

Fiscal management including budget preparation, expenditure control and record keeping.

Management and supervisory principles, practices and methods.

Laws, ordinances, codes and regulations governing area of assignment.

Computer applications, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and oversee assigned work programs, monitoring work schedules and evaluating work performance.

Develops departmental goals and objectives.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to individuals and groups.

Analyze and evaluate operations and determine corrective action.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Exercise initiative and sound judgment.

Utilize computer processing application programs including Word and Excel, and knowledge of general office equipment.

Sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time.

Pass the background check for this position.

Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.QualificationsMinimum Educational and Experience Qualifications:Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Experience: Five years progressively responsible fiscal and general management experience including supervisory responsibility.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.License or Certificate:State Treasurer’s CertificationBondableWashington State Drivers License.Supplemental InformationThe City of Mukilteo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.We encourage workforce diversity.

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