Finance Director

About the position

The Finance Director serves as a strategic partner for the goals and operations of the Town of Little Elm. They are directly responsible for the Town's financial affairs, including functions of accounting and reporting, financial administration, purchasing, treasury, debt management, and budget. The position is also responsible for overseeing Utility Customer Service and the administration of other functions as assigned. Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, elected officials and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative and executive support to the Town. The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm's Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Directs Finance department staff and all activities of the Finance Department, inclusive of Budgeting, Accounting, Utility Billing and Collection, and Procurement.
• Acts as Town Treasurer as provided for in the Town Charter; maintains or supervises the custody of all public monies, funds, notes, bonds, and other securities belonging to the town.
• Makes or supervises the making of payments out of town funds upon order of the Town Council or other authorized Town Officer.
• Renders full and accurate statements to the Town Manager and Town Council regarding town receipts and payments as requested.
• Directs the daily activities of Finance, Customer Service, and other functions as assigned.
• Responsible for bond compliance, including compliance with bond ordinances and resolutions and preparation of State and federal reports, Secondary Market Disclosure, and arbitrage calculations.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with banks and other financial institutions, investment firms, and bond counsel.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of reports which summarize and forecast short and long-term revenues and expenditures based upon past, present and future operations.
• Provides guidance and assists in the preparation of annual operating and long-term planning budgets; reviews and advises the various departments on respective budget proposals.
• Advises regarding debt structuring, cash flow management, capital funding, and optional bonding and related debt mechanisms.
• Supervises the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports; reports on the progress of various programs and/or activities related to the finance department as may be requested.
• Develops, reviews and modifies internal fiscal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Responsible for management and coordination of staff duties with respect to the annual audit and preparation of the comprehensive annual financial report.
• Responsible for federal, State, and local grants including reporting, review of reimbursement requests, and compliance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• A Certified Public Accountant is a plus.
• Local government experience is required.
• Five-seven years of supervisory experience in finance or accounting including experience in Texas Municipal government is preferred.
• Credentials as a Certified Government Finance Officer are highly desired.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Must be bondable.
• Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, Public Improvement Districts, and other special districts is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), Certified Public Finance Officer (C.P.F.O.), Certified Government Finance Officer (C.G.F.O.), or similarly related professional designation is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

• E.O.E. The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.