Finance Director
Hammond, LA
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Description
The essential function of the position within the organization is to oversee and direct the financial administration and processes for the City to include the overall accounting systems, procedures, and practices for payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and grant projects; develops and maintains budgets; and facilitates internal and external audits.The Finance Director is to be considered a department head, and as such shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor." In addition, all department heads during their term of office shall live within the city limits or within a five-miles radius of the nearest point of the corporate limits.
Examples of Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES: This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. Employees may be assigned additional duties by City Administration as required.- Oversees the general accounting functions to include fund accounting, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet management.
- Forecasts revenues and expenditures, prepares the proposed budget, monitors budget trends, conducts financial analyses, and reviews the financial performance of operating departments.
- Coordinates annual audit preparation and facilitates record collection and transfer to assist external auditors; prepares the annual Comprehensive Audit Financial Report (CAFR); implements agreed upon recommendations resulting from the audit findings.
- Coordinates all payroll activities; verifies timekeeping records and enters data into system; produces direct deposit and payroll checks; verifies and ensures wages and deductions are accurate; completes transfers and payments for garnishments, retirement systems, and other payroll-related obligations.
- Supervises the completion of Federal and State reporting requirements for bonds, taxes, grants, retirement, and other reports required by government regulation; produces timely, accurate, and understandable reports for City Administration and City Council.
- Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the City's assets and revenues are protected.
- Provides technical accounting guidance and support to all department heads.
- Ensures the City's financial records are maintained in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations; responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.
- Ensures that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel, responsible for continued training and development of the department staff.
- Research accounting policies and procedures and recommends changes to implement best practices according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
- Performs such other duties as may be directed by the Mayor or Director of Administration.
SAFETY OF OTHERS: Safety of others refers to the responsibility for other people's safety, either inherent in the job or to assure the safety of the general public.
Requires responsibility for the safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.
Typical Qualifications:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and at least six (6) years of experience managing public sector financial operations. Master's degree in finance or business administration is desirable.Knowledge of:
- City Organization, operations, policies, and procedures
- Government Accounting Standards (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards (FASB).
- Federal and state laws and statutes governing municipal operations, public records, and open meetings.
- Legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct for municipal finance officers.
- Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, procurement, contract management, risk management, and employee supervision.
- Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
- General ledger and account reconciliation standards.
Requires none.
Supplemental Information
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands refers to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS: Unavoidable hazards refers to unusual conditions in the work environment that may cause illness or injury.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to bright/dim light; dusts and pollen.
ADA COMPLIANCE. The City of Hammond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
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