Chief Financial Officer

City of Delray Beach • Fl 33444, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Highly responsible administrative position directing the Finance Department. Position exists to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities relating to accounting, investments, fiscal reporting, debt management, treasury functions including cash management and utility billing. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the City Manager.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or Financial Management.
• Five (5) years' experience as a government Finance Director or Assistant Finance Director.
• Must be able to be bonded.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles.
• Knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computer systems pertaining to accounting and financial management.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of pension plans (defined benefit, defined contribution) to include investments, benefits, funding, reporting, etc.
• Ability to lead and motivate a department.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze financial data and discern underlying management problems.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in financial management.
• Skill in making public presentations.
• Skill in developing employees and holding them accountable.
• Skill in use of PC's for analysis and report development.
• Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer CGFO, CPFO or certification as a Public Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements goals, objectives and policies for the department in compliance with the law using applicable standards.
• Plans, organizes, evaluates and directs departmental policies, programs, financial operations and management controls.
• Analyzes City fiscal policies; interprets data; formulates the recommendations for action by the City Manager and the City Commission.
• Serves as financial advisor to City Commission and City Manager.
• Supervises, directs and manages the operations of the Finance Department including accounting, purchasing, treasury management and pension.
• Advises city officials and staff in fiscal policies affecting tax rates, fee schedules and other sources of revenue to the operating budget.
• Manages the investment of city funds in accordance with applicable laws, standards and practices.
• Directs the preparation of the City's Long-Range Financial Plan.
• Review and approve financial materials, such as: checks, pay requests, memorandums, payroll time sheets, etc.
• Review financial data, such as: bond documents, monthly financial reports, risk management reports, actuarial reports and funding requests.
• Attend and participate in administrative meetings, such as: agenda preparation, staff, Senior Management, Commission, pension board, etc.
• Direct the Capital Improvement Program including analysis, review, preparation of reports, meetings, etc.
• Prepare special reports, analysis and management studies.
• Prepare and review general correspondence.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director