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Director of Finance Interim Treasurer Job opening - Monument state Colorado ( Job openings )
Monument , state Colorado
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2022-01-26T00:00 - 2022-02-25T00:00 | 28 | 2
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Town of Monument
Our mission is to provide leadership that will deliver municipal services responsibly, while working to inspire public confidence to achieve our vision of the future. The Town of Monument is focused on meeting the community’s needs with the utmost integrity, obligation of service and responsibility. In doing so, the Town will be held accountable and respect the diversity and values of our constituents.
Position Summary:
As an appointee of the Monument Board of Trustees, this position performs and/or supervises all financial matters including the Comprehensive Annual financial Report (CAFR), the Audit, internal & external financial reporting, fund accounting, budget, treasury, revenue collection and auditing, licensing, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales/use tax, debt management, investing and cash management, grant financial administration, and utility accounting and billing.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Directs the Town’s finance department activities and staff, including revenue collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, grant financial administration, sales/use tax compliance/auditing, purchasing, utility accounting and billing, licensing and other functions of the Town’s financial operations.
Provides technical assistance and guidance regarding the Town’s financial activities to the Town Manager, Town management staff, and elected/appointed officials as necessary.
Performs and/or supervises all Town financial accounting and reporting, including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the Annual Audit, internal financial reports for management, status reports for budget maintenance, and fund accounting.
Monitors approved budgets for all funds/departments. Reviews and makes recommendations for supplemental appropriations/transfers as needed.
Monitors and assists in making recommendations for capital acquisitions and personnel actions to the Town Manager for consideration/approval. Supervises the conduction of the Town’s annual salary survey and its implementation.
With the Human Resources Manager, coordinates the annual review and renewal of Town’s benefit plans (i.e. medical, dental, vision, etc.).
Performs and coordinates special projects/presentations as directed by the Town Manager/Town Board/Other Boards and Commissions or in conjunction with other departments in the Town.
Prepares preliminary budgets for all funds by researching, forecasting, compiling, and submitting reports to the Town Manager. Works with all Department Heads in the preparation of their budgets and incorporates their input into approved format for the Town Manager’s review, approval, and submission to the Town Board.
Monitors/manages cash and investment assets to assure maximum efficiency/return.
Supervises/performs the accounting for fixed assets of the Town, and related depreciation, to include land, buildings, construction-in-progress, improvements, machinery and equipment, and infrastructure.
Assures compliance with debt serve schedules/obligations and other debt financing arrangements. Coordinates all new debt issues or refunding issues for the Town Board’s consideration.
Assures compliance with all municipal revenue ordinances (i.e. sales, use, franchise taxes, etc.).
Develops required policies and procedures to ensure the Town’s accounting and financial reporting follows established accounting standards, and assures proper internal controls are in place and functioning in an acceptable manner.
Coordinates and assists with the Town’s annual independent audit and prepares and compiles the Town’s annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Serves as System Administrator for financial, sales tax, and utility billing computer software systems. Develops internal controls and procedures for the use of such software.
Attends Board of Trustee meetings and other meetings as required.
Addresses issues regarding finance, programs and projects with the public as needed.
Provide support to all areas of the organization regarding financial and / or budgeting issues.
Initiates, develops, and presents finance related ordinances and resolutions as needed.
Attends workshops, seminars and training as needed.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Graduate Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting or closely related field from an accredited university; preferred but not required.
Current license as a Certified Public Accountant; preferred but not required.
Experience Required:
At least 7 years of successful experience in government accounting.
Minimum of one year as a senior municipal accountant (or equivalent) in a similar-sized municipality or larger; leading groups and / or significant projects.
Valid Colorado Driver License.
Skills / Abilities:
Extensive working knowledge of principles and techniques of governmental accounting standards and budgeting; federal, state, and local laws and guidelines for fund administration.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with municipal staff, elected and appointed officials, and the public.
Ability to establish effective working relationships.
Supervisory and management skills to oversee, lead, coach, mentor and direct the Finance Department.
Working knowledge of personal computers and financial accounting software; including knowledge of a Windows-based general ledger environment
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Acute attention to detail
High comprehensive problem solving and reasoning abilities.
Professional maturity and high emotional intelligence displaying modesty, conscientiousness, goal focus, professional curiosity, and determination to WIN!
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