The City of Highland Village, a vibrant and growing community focused on customer service and fiscal responsibility, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our team as the Assistant Director of Finance. This leadership position offers the chance to make a significant impact by overseeing key financial operations and contributing to the city's long-term success.

The Assistant Director of Finance will assist in managing the city’s financial processes, including budgeting, cash management, financial reporting, utility billing, payroll, and investments. We’re looking for a proactive leader with a proven ability to handle complex financial tasks and lead teams in a collaborative environment. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications by (deadline).

Key Responsibilities:

Directs, supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.
Maintains accounting procedures and ensures adherence to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and City accounting and financial policies.
Provides technical accounting and professional support to personnel.
Maintains general ledger and subsidiary ledgers, including preparing monthly and annual closing journal entries.
Review monthly budget reports and quarterly investment reports submitted to City officials.
Facilitates the City’s investment strategy, manages operating cash flow projections, facilitates transfers as needed, and monitors collateral levels.
Assists in coordinating the audit process, including preparing audit work papers, addressing audit-related inquiries, and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget, including revenue and salary projections, processing departmental requests, and monitoring expenditures related to budgetary items.
Coordinates the preparation of the Five-Year Forecast and Capital Improvement Plan with input from various City employees, officials, and citizens.
Coordinates the preparation of the Annual Budget and Program of Services.
Assess, implement, and maintain budget and accounting administration technologies.
Performs account reconciliations as assigned.
Maintains accounting for City infrastructure, capital assets, leases, and subscription-based information technology arrangements.
Monitors accounts receivable process, including the use of collection agencies and law firms, and provides recommendations for write-offs of uncollectible accounts.
Coordinates debt service payments and arbitrage calculations.
Manages the purchasing card program by maintaining approval limits, providing override capabilities as needed, serving as a bank liaison, and monitoring ongoing compliance with procedures.
Performs data analysis for special projects as assigned.
Prepares and presents financial and budgetary information to City officials as required.
Serves as acting Finance Director in the absence of the Finance Director.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public finance or a similar field, including supervisory roles.
Strong proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and policy implementation.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.

Benefits

Certification pay up to $1,200 year.
Up to $1000 per year in tuition reimbursement
Health, Dental, vision, life, long term disability starting at $0.00 per month.
Free telemedicine benefits including general medical, mental health, dermatology, neck & back care, & expert medical.
2 to 1 City Matching Retirement plan (employee contributes 7% & the City contributions 14% after 5 years vesting). Full-time employees do not pay into Social Security.
2% City Matching 457 retirement account after 6 months of employment
2 weeks’ Vacation & 2 weeks’ Sick leave accruals following the introductory period
13 total paid holidays consisting of ten city holidays, one birthday holiday and two personal holidays.

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