Assistant Director of Finance

The Assistant Director of Finance manages the fiscal operations for the City of Conroe, including the Accounting, Budget/Investment and Utility Billing divisions. This position also performs several fiscal operations of the City of Conroe including long-term forecasting, investment management, cash and debt management, debt compliance, special analyses and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, or finance required. Four years’ experience in a similar position in a municipal or other governmental finance department.

Special Requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant preferred. Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration preferred. Certified Government Finance Officer preferred. Possession of a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of fund accounting, including the principles and practices of financial reporting, budgeting, cash and debt management, revenue reporting and fiscal record keeping.
• Skill in mathematics, analyzing, projecting and organizing.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, including the proper use grammar, punctuation and sentence structure, as well as good public speaking skills.
• Ability to analyze past revenues and expenditures, as well as economic and other conditions that might affect revenues and expenditures in future years.
• Ability to develop and monitor operating and capital (CIP) budgets.
• Ability to recommend investment strategies according to the PFIA.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, handle multiple projects, prioritize and organize work assignments for self and subordinate employees, meet deadlines and work well under pressure and stress.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, handling, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, talking, visual acuity and walking.

BENEFITS:

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $50.97 hourly / $106,017 annually.

Please apply online: https://cityofconroe.applicantpro.com/jobs/3479712