Assistant Chief Financial Officer

HIRING RANGE: $4,614.11 - $5,652.47 BI-WEEKLY

FULL SALARY RANGE: $4,614.11 - $6,690.83 BI-WEEKLY

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

• People First- Giving priority to others
• Respect- Treating others with courtesy and dignity
• Integrity- Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
• Deliver- Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
• Excel- Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed andmay be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in the management of department services and activities by providing support for the preparation and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, coordinating various accounting and financial activities with department employees, and communicating with the City Manager, City Council, Chief Financial Officer, department heads, and other City employees on financial issues.
• Coordinates work plans and personnel needs by reviewing and evaluating methods and procedures, identifying and resolving problems, handling personnel issues and conducting employee performance evaluations.
• Prepares financial statements by providing assistance for audits with external auditors and City personnel and preparing and reviewing final documents.
• Assists with budget preparation and implementation by assisting in performing budget analysis and review, working with departments on forecasting cost needs, merging operating and payroll budgets, assisting in the preparation of final documents and the general ledger, and assisting the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, department heads, and other employees with financial analysis.
• Assists in the management of cash and investments by monitoring cash flows, assisting with investment decisions, preparing reports and statements for the City, and working with financial advisors on debt issuance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field and five (5) years progressively responsible experience in Governmental Finance, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of:

• City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Municipal financial, budgeting, accounting, and purchasing policies, requirements, and procedures.
• Supervisory methods and techniques.
• State laws, regulations, and guidelines governing all aspects of municipal operations.
• Planning, administration, and operation of multiple divisions.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including financial application software.

• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, vendors, the public, and City employees.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
• Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Understanding and interpreting complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Reviewing and analyzing a variety of financial records and reports necessary to document the receipt, allocation, and distribution of funds in a government setting.
• Creating, preparing, writing, and proofing reports, documents, and correspondence.
• Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
• Effectively communicating in both oral and written format.

• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license.

Limited Supervision: Work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with departmental goals, plans and policies; autonomy is granted at the functional area level; work is subject to departmental policies and accepted professional standards. Major work activities are covered by organization guidelines and directives permitting flexibility in selecting methods, procedures, work priorities, and the planning and coordination of programs or projects to achieve desired outcomes.

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