City Treasurer (Finance Director)

City of Greenbelt•Greenbelt, MD

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safekeeping of the City’s financial assets. In addition, this position evaluates the financial performance, projects revenue and expenditure trends, and is a key member of the budget preparation team that establishes a financial plan, which is presented to the City Council for approval. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the City Manager. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel. The position of City Treasurer was established by the City of Greenbelt Charter Section 46 and reports to the City Manager. The City Treasurer is the head of the Department of Finance and is responsible for the administration of the financial affairs of the City. The Department of Finance is responsible for business and financial planning which includes budget development, debt management, accounting, revenue collection, vendor payments and payroll.

Requirements

Master’s Degree and additional credit hours for a total of 150 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Extensive progressively responsible related experience
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
Knowledge of Budget development policies and procedures including the ability to forecast future costs (and explain rationale), e.g. personnel, utilities, motor vehicle fuel and other commodities necessary to provide services to the Greenbelt community
Knowledge of Computerized municipal accounting and auditing systems
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), policies and processes as related to governmental accounting standards and operations
Knowledge of Principles, theories and practices of municipal accounting (including cost and fund accounting), auditing and financial management
Knowledge of Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision
Knowledge of All applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job
Knowledge of Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations
Ability to apply local, state and federal laws and city ordinances to accounting and personnel issues that may arise
Skill in Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff
Skill in Preparing complex, concise, accurate financial reports and the ability to explain results and offer strategies for offsetting revenue shortfalls and unfavorable expenditures variances
Skill in Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols
Skill in Operating and maintaining all assigned equipment required to perform the essential functions of the job
Skill in Communicating orally and in writing with internal staff, citizens, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner
Ability to read and interpret documents such as financial and economic reports, procurement materials, proposed policy, procedure and personnel manuals, contracts and similar
Ability to analyze data and provide accurate forecasts
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public
Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant is desirable
Experience in local government finance preferred

Responsibilities

Plans and implements short and medium range goals, objectives, and strategies for the department, projects, and programs to ensure efficient organization and completion of work.
Plans long-range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for the department.
Carries out supervisory/managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coordinating, developing and approving staff training; approving leave requests; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Coordinate preparation of the City’s annual budget for submittal to the City Manager.
Responsible for the security of City Funds.
Provide revenue and expenditure estimates for the current and subsequent fiscal year.
Coordinate preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Manage the City’s investment accounts within the legal restrictions governing such investments.
Coordinate review and implementation of insurance.
Works with departmental and Finance staff to prepare the Proposed Budget for City Manager review.
Prepares interim financial reports to provide ongoing analysis to the City Council and City Manager throughout the fiscal year.
Monitor financial health and long-term sustainability of the City and report to the City Manager, propose change if necessary.
Reviews and edits as necessary audit and ad hoc financial schedules prepared by the Finance Department staff.
Prepares the management discussion and analysis and transmittal letter for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that is submitted to the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA).
Provide assistance to other department heads by furnishing fiscal information, reviewing budget submittals, and by verifying the completeness and accuracy of the information.
Review proposed expenditures to determine if they are consistent with and within budget appropriations and recommend transfers of appropriations when necessary.
Exercise signatory authority for payroll, purchases and other authorized disbursement of funds.
Interpret the City’s personnel regulations.
Provide special budget studies and analysis as needed.
Provide assistant in emergency preparedness planning and response.
Performs other related duties as assigned.