Assistant Finance Director

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Assistant Finance Director is responsible for supporting the management and oversight of the municipality’s financial operations. Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Assistant Finance Director ensures the effective implementation and maintenance of financial systems, budgets, financial reports, tax audits, and compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations. This position plays a crucial role in assisting with strategic financial planning, managing day-to-day finance functions, and ensuring the municipality's fiscal health.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direction of the Finance Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct supervision over Budget & Tax Manager and Senior Procurement Agent. Indirectly exercises supervision to staff within these divisions through division managers.

THE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL

• Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the city’s budget, including working with various departments to ensure budget compliance.
• Support the Finance Director in developing long-term financial planning strategies and multi-year budget forecasts.
• Help manage the municipality’s cash flow, including investment planning and debt management.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to Leadership Team and City Council on various financial matters and capital projects.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION

• Supervise, train, and mentor finance department staff, ensuring professional development and high-quality performance.
• Assist in developing departmental goals and objectives, and track progress against targets.
• Coordinate the workflow of the department to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.

SALES & USE TAX

• Oversee the collection and reporting of city sales tax, ensuring timely and accurate remittance from businesses.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Oversee sales tax audit and building use tax reconciliation processes.
• Procurement & Contracting
• Oversee the Procurement & Contracting processes for the city.
• Ensure policies and procedures are kept current and adhere with municipal best practices as well as local, state, and federal laws.

OTHER

• Acts as Director in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Assists the Finance Director with special projects and other financial tasks as assigned.
• Participates in a variety of professional and public meetings and activities; represents the city as community meetings and organizations; represents the city in partnerships with other public sector agencies; attends staff meetings; participates in required training and strategic planning activities.

We are seeking the following qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or CPA certification preferred; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal finance or accounting, including experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and supervision.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, etc.) and government accounting standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with elected officials, staff, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
• Other

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing, and finance department software; central financial computer system; telephone; 10-key calculator; and copy machine.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environment: Office setting with occasional meetings or public presentations.
• Hours: Standard business hours, with occasional evening hours for public presentations or high-volume work periods.
• Travel: Minimal travel may be required for professional development or conferences.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.