Definition

This is advanced professional and supervisory work in municipal finance. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising professional staff involved in Citywide financial and operational matters, for preparing the City's annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) and the City's annual operating budget, and for planning and coordinating the City's annual independent audit and related requests. Works under the technical and administrative supervision of the Manager and under the policy direction of the Finance Director with considerable independence in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Characteristic Work

Supervises and participates in reviews of internal controls within the City.  Reviews physical and digital internal financial records and performs advanced accrual accounting adjustments for the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).   Prepares and maintains necessary documents for the ACFR, operating budget, and financial audits.  Prepares the ACFR in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for independent audit.  Plans and coordinates the City's annual financial audit activities with independent auditors and City administration.  Computes cost estimates and payroll projections for budget planning.   Plans, monitors, and assists in the preparation of the City's annual operating budget and supervises the budget request process.  Assists in maintaining the City's budgeting and financial reporting software.   Creates and formats reports for use in the City's annual budget and financial reporting processes.   Assists in budget presentations to City Council during annual budget hearings.  Works independently on advanced accounting projects.  Assists with project planning and oversight of assigned staff. Conducts training related to budget and financial reporting with staff and other City personnel.  Extracts and analyzes data using the City's various financial and budgeting software.  Reviews and approves budget requests and accounting journal adjustments in the City's financial software systems.  Creates and maintains training, process, and policy documents.    Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and major coursework in accounting or finance and a minimum of three years post-baccalaureate paid experience in accounting, budgeting, or finance, with at least one year at the advanced level. General knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, regulations, ordinances, and regulatory decisions impacting public funds administration.  Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  Knowledge of governmental accounting regulations including budgeting procedures.  Considerable knowledge of current developments in accounting principles and current techniques of budgeting and internal auditing.  Knowledge of the principles and practices of economics, commercial law, taxation, finance, quantitative methods and computerized information systems. Skill in the use of computerized financial software.   Ability to plan and execute projects independently.  Ability to collect, create, and organize a variety of information and documentation.   Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with others.  Ability to train others in all aspects of the work.  Ability to complete work accurately in a timely manner.  Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.   Ability to supervise professional staff.  List of essential job functions available upon request.

Competitive