Finance Director

POSITIONS DETAILS:

The City of Gladstone is seeking a candidate with proven leadership, planning and organizational skills - a track record in innovation and results. Under the general direction of the City Manager, this position will:

• Supervises or coordinates supervision of Finance Department staff (utility billing, accounting, municipal court, information technology, and payroll).
• Coordinates and reviews all accounting functions of the city; facilitates the preparation of the ACFR; coordinates the annual audit; prepares forecasts; implements new financial standards; prepares and updates financial policies; facilitates daily accounting issues.
• Preparation, calculation, and communication property tax levy, water rates, and sewer rates.
• Prepares the annual budget, reapportionments, and mid-year budgets; prepares trend analysis of all revenues and expenditures; monitors budget for compliance.
• Researches and analyzes finance department work processes for efficiency and effectiveness; assesses performance and implements improvements.
• Coordinates, manages and monitors cash and debt management. Coordinates city debt issuance for capital improvement projects; coordinates, monitors, and reviews economic development documents and debt.
• Serves as the communication liaison between the Finance Department and other departments; schedules interdepartmental meetings; coordinates shared goals and objectives with other departments.
• Communicates new or changing issues to citizens, customers, and the council.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Builds and maintains tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public.
• Fosters and contributes to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree work in Business, Finance and Accounting required.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or Certified Public Accountant preferred.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in Finance or Accounting field required and five years of supervisory experience required.
• Previous government accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to be bonded.