City Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or public administration required
• ten (10) years of progressively responsible and broad experience in governmental finance and reporting
• five (5) years in a supervisory and/or senior management role
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License
• Ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required (and sponsored) according to job duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business or public administration
• six (6) years of experience in governmental financial management and reporting
• designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Association of Government Accountants (AGA)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
• Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO), Florida Government Financial Officers Association (FGFOA)

Responsibilities

• Directs, provides guidance to, and reviews the work of supervisory and non-supervisory personnel to accomplish operational plans and results.
• Plans and oversees business area workflows and time utilization of staff; assigns and communicates daily activities and deadlines to staff.
• Assesses, plans, and implements best practice standards and assures compliance with all regulatory and funding agencies; compiles and submits a variety of complex data, analyses, and reports.
• Controls, reviews, and updates all financial policies and procedures of the city government; enacts and/or approves fiscal policy decisions pertaining but not limited to, treasury, investments, personnel actions, travel, debt, and billing, controls for contracts and financial obligations, and approves either directly or indirectly, all payments and accepts all revenues.
• Directs the annual budget preparation and the comprehensive/overall implementation and monitoring of the approved budget; plans, organizes, and supervise activities including but not limited to, operational analyses, general accounting, capital assets, treasury management and investments, utilities and customer service accounting, revenue billing and collection, debt management, and purchasing and materials management.
• Directs the forecasting and programming of revenues, expenditures, capital requirements, debt service, and other financial programs.
• Authorizes the preparation and approves the submission of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and plans and oversees the annual city audit; assures complete and accurate records, schedules, and analyses; administers the laws and regulations of all agencies.
• Administers the investment of city funds; collects, receives, and maintains custody of funds; manages and/or establishes and maintains relationships with bank representatives and investment brokers.
• Plans and executes programs of debt financing or refinancing; manages the selection of financial advisors and underwriters and oversees the administration of related contracts.
• Specifies purchasing and inventory policies and procedures and supervises routine and frequent audits of departments that handle cash and maintain accounting transactions.
• Directs the selection, implementation, and evaluation of the city's financial information systems.
• Provides advice regarding the operation and financial performance of the city's pension system; serves as a member of the Pension Board.
• Provides direct assistance to the City Manager as required on all matters related to the effective operation of municipal government and reports all matters of concern and/or problems that may require the attention of the City Manager or City Commission.
• Prepares, receives, interprets, and presents on a variety of complex documents and reports, including but not limited to, policies, drafts of ordinances and resolutions, budgets, proposals, bond issues, and financial statements, and federal, state, and local codes, laws, and statutes.
• Adheres to all city and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures.
• Maintains quality communication and interaction with all city personnel, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive city image.
• Demonstrates behaviors that support the City’s Vision and Values.
• Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with staff to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures per established policies, procedures, and executive guidance.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Benefits

• salary, issued bi-weekly