Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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 and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. The Finance Director serves as the Town's Chief Fiscal Officer administering the activities and operations of the Finance Department. The Director will provide complex administrative support to the Town Manager and Town Council. Develop, plan, and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Finance Department. Responsible for financial planning, general accounting, internal auditing, purchasing, risk management, budgeting, and data processing for the Town. Coordinate assigned activities with other Town departments and outside agencies. Prepare financial information and reports required by other government agencies, including but not limited to, Expenditure Limitation Reports, Survey of Municipal Government Finance Reports, Bond Indebtedness Reports, Local Transportation Assistance Fund Reports, and Audit Reports. Maintain proper security for Town financial records while staying up to date on State Budgetary Laws applicable to the Town. Provide risk management coordination by purchasing liability, property, and vehicle insurance coverage and administering claims made against the Town. Administration of Town license and tax provisions, including enforcement, collection, auditing, etc. Manage the Town's investment program; invest the Town's cash and any other such funds as directed. Recommend internal control policies and procedures. Ensure policies and procedures are conducted in accordance with related laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Perform general accounting including special periodic financial reports, audit preparation, and budget preparation. Assist with the adoption and execution of the Town's operating and capital budget. Develop a department budget and control expenditures. Coordinate the preparation of the Town's annual financial reports and analyze monthly revenue and expenditure information. Prepare short and long-range forecasts for program planning; manage and supervise the development, installation, and administration of the Town's accounting, auditing, and tax auditing. Oversee Town data processing functions, including establishing policies and procedures. Other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements:

Education and Experience

● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and extensive experience in governmental administration, accounting, and financial planning, preferably in a municipality; OR any combination of experience and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities. C.P.A. or Government Finance Officer Certification preferred.

● Maybesubject to a pre-employment drug screening, must have a valid driver’s license, must pass the employment verification process, and will be required to obtain a fingerprint clearance card through AZDPS.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Plan, direct, and control the administration and operations of the Finance Department.

● Formulate, initiate, and administer policies and procedures for effective fiscal control, administration, reporting, and analysis.

● Considerable knowledge of public administration, fund accounting, and cost accounting.

● Knowledge of the approved principles and standard practices of centralized budgetary accounting, treasury management, revenue and license administration, material management, and budgeting.

● Knowledge of the capabilities of computer equipment as an aid in reaching management decisions.

● Knowledge of municipal finance with emphasis in public budgeting systems and related accounting operations.

● Knowledge of auditing, financial analysis, and research procedures.

● Knowledge of the principles and techniques of management, supervision, and training.

● Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal accounting records to prepare accurate and complete financial reports.

● Ability to analyze future financial needs for the Town.

● Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports to communicate the Town’s financial needs effectively, both orally and in writing.

● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town government officials, Town management, departmental personnel, and the general public.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: TheTown of Parker is an equal opportunity employer. It is the town’s policy to provide employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact the Town of Parker at 928-669-9265 to request an accommodation. Requests should be made forty-eight hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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