Director of Finance

City of La Porte, Texas•La Porte, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

To plan, organize and direct the activities of the Finance Department, which include Accounting, Utility Billing, Tax and Purchasing Divisions. To supervise departmental staff; to coordinate activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly technical financial analysis and assistance to the City Manager and City Council.

Requirements

Seven years of progressive municipal finance experience
Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required
Knowledge of: Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of financial activities and programs such as accounting, purchasing, budgeting and revenue collections
Knowledge of: Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to municipal financial administration.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices or organization, administration and personnel management.
Knowledge of: Standard financial evaluation methods and practices and report writing procedures.
Knowledge of: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and how it applies to municipal governments
Ability to: Interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations dealing with the effective management and accounting for municipal finances.
Ability to: Prepare and administer a departmental as well as city wide budget.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to: Prepare comprehensive reports and memorandum for internal and external presentation.
Ability to: Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Possession of, or ability to obtain within two years, a certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Government Finance Officer.
Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to the Finance Department and the City of La Porte
Plan, direct, and review all financial activities including purchasing, accounting, utility billing, tax collections, budget and investments, and grant administration
Plan, direct and review all financial functions with standard municipal fiscal management methods and practices with an emphasis on budget preparation and administration and cash management.
Serve as fiscal advisor to the City Manager and City Council on all fiscal management issues; develop annual city budget, budget projections, revenue forecasts, debt service schedules, financial memos and reports for City Council.
Apply professional judgment in the application of accounting principles and analyze procedures and processes to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Apply GAAP to accounts and financial statements including implementing new pronouncements.
Review, evaluate and administer program goals and objectives developed by divisional managers.
Coordinate Finance Department's activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.