City of Killeen, Texas Looking for Assistant Director of Finance at Killeen, TX Full Time

Salary

$104,612.35 Annually

Location

Other – Killeen, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Finance

Division

Finance Administration

Opening Date

09/06/2024

Closing Date

9/20/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

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Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists the Executive Director of Finance in planning and directing Finance Department operations including preparation of the Citywide annual budget and annual financial report. Prepares technical financial analyses, complex financial reports, budgets, and contracts; manages compliance with City and department policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises personnel and provides leadership within the department. Supervises the Finance Department in the absence of the Executive Director.

Essential Duties

Core Competencies

Assists the Executive Director of Finance with managing Finance Department operations and staff and the timely and accurate analysis and reporting of financial and technical information.

Assists with organizing and directing Finance Department activities and provides professional-level support to the Executive Director of Finance in a variety of areas, including cash management, investments, bond issuances, fiscal studies, City Council agenda items, and other financial reports.

Directs Finance Department operations; assures the quality of the financial activities, services, and work products; directs Finance staff; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops work plans and assures required deadlines are met; reviews work and verifies the accuracy of financial records.

Assists with accounting operations, including preparation and development of the City’s annual financial report and annual audit. Manages technical accounting functions of the City; develops, implements, and maintains financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Evaluates and analyzes financial issues and recommends solutions, coordinates work with other City departments and public agencies.

Assists with budget operations; including preparation and development of the City’s annual operating and capital improvement projects budgets, short and long-term financial forecasts, and provides support to other City departments in development and execution of budgets. Reviews and processes technical accounting documents, develops financial reports and forecasts, analyzes technical accounting information, and develops recommendations and summary reports.

Prepares and presents financial reports and analyses to City Council and assures effective communication of financial issues.

Assists with contract management and technical reporting for a variety of grant-funded programs.

Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations. Prepares and updates a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision making purposes.

Represents the City at various conferences and meetings.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license, if required, and comply with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a closely related field required, master’s degree preferred; and
• Seven (7) years of progressive governmental accounting and/or finance experience, including supervisory experience;
• Accounting designation, such as CPA, CGFM, or CGFO preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications.
• Knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning.
• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial software, and automated transaction processing.
• Knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, recommended practices and policies, rules, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles governing public sector financial management.
• Understanding of municipal bond issuances, debt service, capital financing, and allowable investment vehicles for public funds.
• Familiarity with internal and external audit practices, as well as internal control frameworks to ensure financial integrity.
• Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to prepare and analyze complex financial reports.
• Ability to maintain efficient and effective financial systems, internal controls, and procedures.
• Experience in supervising finance teams, coaching staff, and delegating tasks to ensure efficient operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and city officials. Ability to adapt to changing financial regulations, ERP systems, and departmental priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with other departments, external agencies, and auditors to achieve organizational financial goals.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information, both in writing and verbally, to senior management, elected officials, and stakeholders.
• Strong ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive financial data with integrity and confidentiality.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license by date of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
• Must be bondable.

Supplemental Information

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software; mainframe computer system, 10-key calculator; telephone, copy machine, and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.

We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.

The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits
• Medical, Vision Dental
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• TMRS
• 457 Deferred Retirement Account
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits

For more benefit information, visit www.killeentexas.gov

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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 7 years experience in governmental accounting and/or finance?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently posses a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No
• No, but can obtain by Date of HIre

04

Describe your experience related to finance and governmental accounting.

05

Describe your experience presenting to a City Council or other governmental body.

06

Do you currently have a Certified Public Accountant License (CPA) or a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency City of Killeen

Address 718 N. 2nd Street

Suite B

Killeen, Texas, 76541

Phone 254-501-7687

Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/