Assistant Finance Director

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

Position will typically hire at minimum pay and follow a step progression to maximum

This position is responsible for leading and managing the operations of an assigned area. Responsibilities may include supervising staff; managing daily operations; and managing budgets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures.

• Manages operations of an assigned area, including: approving budget disbursements; approving payroll; reviewing internal controls and making recommendations for improvement; analyzing and resolving financial matters; and performing related tasks.

• Prepares and manages the annual budget for an assigned area.

• Prepares and audits the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in compliance with regulations.

• Manages related projects, including: coordinating work across staff and consultants; resolving project issues; managing vendor relationships; and performing related tasks.

• Assists in pension system administration and assists Pension Board as needed.

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE:

• Supervisory principles;

• GASB and GAAP Accounting principles;

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;

• Budgetary principles;

• Financial reporting principles;

• Project management principles.

SKILLS:

• Supervising staff;

• Managing projects;

• Preparing financial reports and data analysis;

• Developing budgets;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, the general public, and others to exchange or convey information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's degree in Business with 5-7 years of related experience, including3-5 years of governmental accounting and budgeting experience, and 3 years of supervisory experience; or, all required certifications and 5-7 years of related experience; experience with ACFR preferred; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSINGREQUIREMENTS:

• CPA preferred

NOTE: Please submit copy of college transcripts at the time of application (unofficial is acceptable).

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of background check and drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law required if chosen candidate is not already a full-time employee.