Deputy Finance Director

City of Brewer•Brewer, ME

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Brewer is hiring a Deputy Finance Director to support municipal financial management and strategic planning. Working closely with the Finance Director, the role has broad involvement in budgeting, accounting, treasury management, audit coordination, grant administration, and financial systems. The successful candidate will develop a comprehensive understanding of City operations and take on increasing leadership responsibilities in a collaborative, professional environment. The position is full-time, salaried, in-office, and scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. Work is performed with considerable discretion and independent judgment under the general supervision of the City Finance Director. The Deputy Finance Director directly supervises and evaluates a professional staff accountant and a payroll and benefits technician, and provides general support and oversight to three tax office staff.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a closely related field.
Five years of progressively responsible finance experience; municipal experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
Strong communication, supervisory, and computer skills.
Facility with Excel.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a finance or business discipline.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
Experience with Tyler MUNIS software.
Municipal finance experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of finance processes, including accounts payable, payroll, cash receipting and revenue collection, cash management, investment and reconciliation, grants, fixed assets, purchasing, and risk management.
Oversee and provide backup for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
Assist with monitoring and forecasting revenues and expenditures for all funds.
Perform month-end and year-end reconciliation and closure procedures.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and other functions performed by staff.
Establish and maintain internal controls and fraud-prevention procedures aligned with state and national accounting standards and financial best practices.
Assist the Finance Director with the municipal budget process, including the capital improvement program, tax increment financing districts, impact fee program, and water and sewer enterprise funds.
Be responsible for the year-end audit process and preparation.
Help administer federal, state, and third-party grants awarded to the City.
Assist the Finance Director with administration of the central accounting system and financial software.
Maintain the MUNIS accounting system day to day and at year end, and work with the City Technology Department and MUNIS support to resolve computer problems.
Supervise and evaluate a professional staff accountant and a payroll and benefits technician, and provide general support and oversight to three tax office staff.