A Town of Payson application is required to be submitted directly to the Town of Payson Human Resources Department. Applications submitted on other platforms will not be considered.

Finance Director

$118,539-$177,819 per year

Open until filled.

The Position

The Finance Director plans, directs, and coordinates activities to ensure a fiscally sound governmental organization that meets or exceeds all legal and ethical requirements and generally accepted financial management principles. The Finance Director assists with the day to day operations of the Finance Department by performing a variety of complex supervisory, professional, administrative and technical work. While working in accordance with statutory procedures and broad policies as prescribed by administration, the incumbent maintains effective procurement procedures for commodities and services; provides for effective treasury management; acquires, manages and disposes of property for public facilities; provides an effective debt management program; provides effective fiscal reporting; provides for an efficient and effective budget program; develops and manage policies and an internal control system to help ensure the integrity of financial resources; plans, organizes and directs the annual budget and audit process and provides financial advisory services for all town departments. As a member of the leadership team, the Finance Director works collaboratively with leadership and staff to meet organizational goals and priorities and, under the direction of the Town Manager, works independently exercising considerable initiative and independent judgment.

The Ideal Candidate

The Finance Director will have a Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance, or related field. Six years’ experience in government finance, including budget development. Three years’ supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and abilities for the position. Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Arizona driver license and have an acceptable driving record. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred. Must be bondable.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities and operations of the finance department and serves as the Town Treasurer and Chief Fiscal Officer.
Provides financial leadership and coordination with other departments.
Oversees the Town’s financial software programs.
Responsible for reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts, subsidiary ledgers, and journal entries prepared by subordinates.
Prepares complex financial reports and presentations.
Maintains the integrity of the Town’s financial system general ledger and accounting records.
Maintains financial controls to prevent and detect fraud, and ensure public funds are used in compliance with fiscal policy and standards.
Responsible for the preparation of various County, State and Federal financial reports, fixed assets, and debt services programming.
Responsible for the generation of annual financial reports in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, maintains compliance with special reporting requirements associated with grants and other external funding sources.
Submits timely reports to the State of Arizona, town management and the public, as required.
Responsible for the annual budget process, and annual plans/reports/documents; Strategic Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Popular Annual Financial Report, Financial Trend Monitoring System, and other reports as assigned.
Responsible for all daily financial operations and long-range financial planning.
Provides advice and recommendations to the Town Manager to achieve organizational and elected body goals, objectives and outcomes.
Responsible for the annual outside audit and other outside and internal audits.
Prepares special and periodic analysis of financial information.
Develops and implements financial policies and procedures.
Monitors, interprets, and implements GASB Pronouncements and other accounting standards.
Attends Town Council meetings and other community group meetings and gives presentations.
Responds to requests from other departments, agencies and the public relating to areas of supervision.
Serves as a member of the Town's senior leadership team.
Stays abreast of innovative trends in government finance and implements strategy, innovation, and policy in consolation with the Town manager.
Provides support and acts as a resource to other town departments on securing external funding sources.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

For additional information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.paysonaz.gov/departments/internal-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities

A Town of Payson application is required to be submitted directly to the Town of Payson Human Resources Department. Applications submitted on other platforms will not be considered.

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