Deputy Finance Director (MP 11)

City of Snoqualmie•Wa, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Finance Director performs the full range of professional management responsibilities in the City and helps the Finance Director carry out the Department’s workplan. This position oversees the day-to-day functions of all accounting and financial reporting for the City and provides technical guidance and support to all City employees on financial matters. The Deputy supervises staff who perform collection-type functions (accounts receivable, general billing, utility billing, business licensing and taxes, and cashiering) and payment-type functions (purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll). The Deputy is expected to have a thorough working knowledge of accounting systems and procedures and the ability to exercise independent judgment and analytical skills within established systems and procedures. Along with the Finance Director, this position is responsible for implementing City financial policies and maintaining sound internal controls. The Deputy may attend Council, committee, and community meetings as directed by the Finance Director and serves as backup in the Director’s absence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration
Five years of progressively responsible governmental finance experience
Two years of supervisory experience
Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the job
Must be bondable.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Standards (BARS).
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, fund accounting, cash investment activity and modern municipal finance principles.
Knowledge of municipal administration, ordinances, statutes, and other legal processes.
Knowledge of office practices and equipment, money, and banking operations.
Knowledge of contracting processes and requirements.
Knowledge of tax administration; including the collection from and payment of taxes to appropriate agencies.
Knowledge of computers to implement programs and changes necessary for efficient operation.
Use of independent judgment and effective decision making in the application of a wide variety of applicable laws, policies, ordinance, court decisions, procedures and practices in effective problem solving.
Ability to assist in preparing clear, concise financial documents and reports.
Ability to maintain confidentiality as appropriate.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, Department Heads, fellow employees, and the public.
Ability to lead employees, fellow colleagues, and elected officials through change.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Ability to operate a personal computer and is familiar with the Windows operating system, Microsoft Word and Excel and accounting software programs.
Ability to be coachable.
Ability to collaborate on a regular basis.
Ability to demonstrate accountability.
Ability to work in a team and work independently with little oversight and without frequent reminders.
Ability to adhere to job site safety plan.

Nice To Haves

Current CPA license or CPFO designation is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage and provide technical advice and assistance for general accounting functions such as preparing and posting journal entries to the general ledger and performing bank reconciliations.
Supervise and provide technical advice and assistance for payment-type functions such as purchasing, accounts payable, and payroll.
Supervise and provide technical advice and assistance for collection-type functions such as accounts receivable, general billing, utility billing, business licensing and taxes, and cashiering.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for accuracy and completeness. Oversee the preparation of the annual financial report and lead the annual state audit process.
Lead staff in the implementation and ongoing use of the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as well as oversee its security roles, internal controls, and configuration.
Provide support and technical advice on the grants management process.
Review accounting-related transactions and other materials such as records, reports, invoices, journal entries, and ledgers for timeliness, completeness, and reasonableness; validate the accuracy of information or documentation and compliance with the City’s policies, coding conventions, and procedures; identify questionable and/or potentially non-compliant information or documentation and take prompt corrective action when necessary.
Oversee and facilitate the development, update, and implementation of financial management and internal control policies, procedures, and/or systems.
Direct the activities of assigned staff. Assign and evaluate work products, monitor progress, and revise procedures and approaches to improve effectiveness.
Provide leadership, oversight, and performance feedback to staff to ensure established service and productivity levels are achieved.
Attend Council, committee, community, and internal meetings at the request of the Finance Director and serve as backup in the Director’s absence.
Conduct analyses and complete special projects as requested.