FINANCE DIRECTOR - CITY OF FLORENCE
Florence, Kentucky
The City of Florence is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director. Interested individuals shall apply online or submit a letter of intent/resume to Linda Chapman - Linda.Chapman@Florence-KY.gov - in the City of Florence Finance Department no later than 5:00 PM Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Salary is $138,690.00 Exempt /EOE
OVERVIEW
The City of Florence is the eighth largest city in Kentucky with about 33,000 residents and is in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, just 10 minutes south of downtown Cincinnati. Florence is a full-service community offering police, fire, paramedic, water, sewer, public services, recreation, and administrative support services. We’re currently seeking a Finance Director to join our growing team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the Director of Finance for the City of Florence, you will, under the legislative direction and administrative direction of the City Coordinator, serve as Chief Financial Officer of the City. You will plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities of the Finance Department.
Responsibilities Include:
· Acts as the principal financial advisor to the Mayor, City Coordinator, Council and other officials.
· Assures adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.
· Develops annual revenue estimates for the annual budget; assists the City Coordinator in compiling the annual budget.
· Develops a three-year progressive budget for the general and water and sewer funds.
· When capital improvement projects are being planned, makes estimates of capital needs and arranges financing, including, when necessary, negotiating bond sales.
· Arranges for investment of idle funds.
· Oversees preparation and review of City payroll.
· Prepares and distributes employee W-2 forms, annual employee benefit statements and 1099’s.
· Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
· Processes administrative invoices and review all disbursements.
· Oversees the custody of City funds and other assets.
· Cooperates with the external auditors on the annual audit of City financial records, practices, and procedures.
· Prepares and reviews audit reports.
· When assigned, coordinate purchasing among the various City departments.
· Takes a hands-on approach to operating the Finance Department in payroll, billing and collections, accounts receivable and payable, managing cash flow, developing and implementing all accounting procedures including making recommendations for computerized accounting systems where appropriate, developing and overseeing procedures for internal controls in the departments where cash is accepted from the public, handling the City's financial reporting to the State, developing methods for determining operating costs in the various City departments as a means of controlling or reducing costs.
· When grants are received from the Federal or State governments, establish financial accounts and records in ways that meet the grantor's requirements.
· May be called in for unscheduled or emergency work activities.
· Prepares monthly financial statements.
· Schedules, supervises, and evaluates department employees.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Public Administration.
· Five years of appropriate professional-level experience, or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effectively perform the duties of the position.
· Education and experience should cover at least several facets of financial management, such as accounting, investments, supervision of a staff, computerization, and general financial management.
· Must have extensive knowledge of local government operations, legal requirements, and financial records management.
· Must have a broad knowledge of contemporary office practices, procedures, and equipment.
· Must possess management, supervisory, and administrative skills.
· Must possess the ability to develop accounting systems, including computerized systems where appropriate, the ability to prepare accurate and clear financial reports including reports intended for lay audiences, the ability to interpret economic forecasts and make revenue projections, the ability to install and oversee billing procedures, accounts payable procedures, accounts receivable procedures, and other programs needed in municipal finance.
WHAT WE OFFER
At the City of Florence, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the success of our community. We are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members’ goals and well-being including:
· Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance
· On-Site wellness center
· Annual Paid Leave and Sick Leave
· Pension
· Deferred Compensation Plans
· Tuition Reimbursement
To learn more about the City of Florence please visit our website:
https://florence-ky.gov
Are you looking to serve in a role that will positively impact members of your community? If you are ready for a new challenge and meet the qualifications outlined above, apply online today!
https://cityofflorence.bamboohr.com/careers/
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
The City of Florence is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
