Assistant Finance Director

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

Highly responsible executive level position assisting in directing the Finance Department, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the financial, budgetary and management systems of the Town. Duties include designing, planning, directing, overseeing and coordinating the Town’s financial operations, including activities relating to the Town’s accounting functions, procurement functions, audit, financial investments and planning, fiscal reporting, debt management, treasury functions including cash management, billing, budget development and administration, financial/tax reporting, policy/procedure implementation, payroll administration, fixed assets, customer service and other financial activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field
• Eight (8) years previous experience that includes progressively responsible governmental accounting, financial management, budget preparation/administration, long range financial planning, municipal investments, general accounting, fund accounting, financial reporting, fiscal record maintenance, accounting controls, management and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to the State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field
• Licensure as a CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO)
• Financial management experience