Job Description: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

PAY GROUP: 31

City of Seguin Pay Schedule

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs highly responsible managerial and supervisory work in directing the City's Finance, Purchasing, Utility Billing, and Municipal Court operations. Manages the day-to-day operation of the Finance Departments, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, investments, purchasing, grant research and administration, and management information systems in accordance with city policies and procedures.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Essential Duties*

Manages the facilities, equipment, personnel, budget and operation of the Finance, Purchasing, Utility Billing, and Municipal Court Departments;

Maintains a general accounting system for the City government and exercises financial control over all departments;

Oversees the biweekly payroll processing and all required federal reporting;

Plans debt financing for the City's Capital Improvement Program; coordinates with City's financial advisor, underwriters and bond counsel on all bond issues;

Oversees, manages, and presents the City's financial reporting including the following:

• Quarterly financial and investment reports to City Council.
• Quarterly financial and investment reports to the SSLGC board.
• Monthly financial reports and quarterly investment reports to the SEDC board.
• Other financial reports as requested by City Manager, City Council or other boards.
• Prepares the City of Seguin's Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Financial Forecast.

Directs and coordinates the City's municipal budget including the following:

• Distribution of budget workpapers to City departments.
• Individual meetings with City departments.
• Prepares all other funds not associated with individual departments.
• Works with Human Resources Director and Assistant Director of Finance on position budgeting.
• Ensures all appropriate advertisements and publications are posted in a timely manner as required by local and state statutes.
• Coordinates with the appraisal district and County Tax Assessor/Collector on receiving of tax roll and all tax rates. After receiving this information, works to prepare a recommended tax rate.
• Balances and finalizes budgets for all funds to be presented to City Council, including preparation of the proposed budget book and power point presentation.
• Prepares all budget amendments throughout the year to be presented to City Council.
• Reviews and approves internal budget amendments requested by City departments.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates the job performance of subordinate employees;

Interviews, makes decisions on hiring, promoting, and discipline of employees;

Oversees policy and procedure making within departments;

Oversees the training program of all departmental employees;

Oversees, directs and reviews compliance of appropriate financial requirements, reporting, and research for grant programs administered by city;

Makes decisions regarding utility billing customers' accounts;

Oversees the City of Seguin, SEDC and SSLGC outside audit;

Oversees the City of Seguin, SEDC and SSLGC depository;

Makes recommendations for the award of depository;

Disposes of surplus City property;

Serves as City's financial representative to SEDC and SSLGC;

Authorizes and signs city checks;

Serves as investment officer for City of Seguin, SEDC, and SSLGC.

• Annually reviews and recommends changes to each entity's investment policy.
• Responsible for investment activities for each entity according to written investment policies.

Regularly Attends City Council and board meetings and presents items to City Council and other boards;

Oversees the city's fixed asset system; and

Other Important Duties*

Performs other such duties as may be assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of and ability to: apply generally accepted accounting procedures and financial management principles and practices with special knowledge of local government accounting/reporting.

Thorough knowledge of: modern office procedures and equipment, including extensive knowledge of computerized accounting systems.

Good working knowledge of: fiscal management and budget preparation and controls.

Knowledge of: state and federal laws applicable to administrative, investments, and regulatory functions.

Ability to: hire, supervise, train, and motivate employees; communicate effectively orally and in writing and to present complex financial data in a format and manner which is easily understood by a non-financial audience; work independently and creatively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, other governmental officials and the general public; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications.

Physical ability to: Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, climb, twist, reach, push, pull, and lift, carry, and/or move objects or supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A master's degree in Public Administration or Business and four years' experience in financial management; or

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and six years' experience in financial management;

Two years' experience in local government finance and at least five years' experience in a position with managerial and supervisory responsibilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Texas Driver's License. Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), or in the process of obtaining CGFO certification, desirable.

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-Starting Salary: $132,059.20/annually
- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
-The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)

* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.