The Town of West Point is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Finance Director/Town Treasurer. West Point, VA is a community of 3400+ in east-central Virginia on the Middle Peninsula and is situated at the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Rivers that forms the York River. The Town offers a top-ranking public school system and is named one of the safest towns in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Finance Director/Treasurer position involves complex professional and difficult administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the Town while maintaining the financial integrity of the department and the Town.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $97629.92 - $124477.15 (Grade 27)
Full Benefits Package included ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Analyzes, interprets, and communicates financial information to provide guidance to Town officials and departments, and provides technical support to Town department heads
Oversees the operation of Treasurer’s finance/data processing system, and analyzes and recommends data processing alternatives
In consultation with the Town Manager, coordinates the preparation of the annual budget and monitors the revenue and expenditure throughout the year to ensure conformance ofthe annual budget
Coordinates the annual audit and preparation of the Town’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Balances and maintains all Town bank accounts
Processes taxes, abatements, supplemental tax bills, and quarterly reports
Prepares cash reports for Town Council and Economic Development Authority
Negotiates bank investments and makes appropriate wire transfers
Recommends and monitors the Town’s investments
Tracks and ensurestimely payment of the Town’s Debt
Supervises the billing of the Town’s Utilities and maintenance of customer accounts
Supervises the processing of the Town’s Accounts Payable invoices and purchases
Manages the daily operations of the Town’s DMV Select
Interviews, selects, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate employees
Ensures business continuity by delegating or transitioning responsibilities during absences
Assists in applying for grants and monitors financial progress and compliance with grants awarded to the Town
Monitors School accounts and takes actions accordingly to ensurecompliance with the Town’s annual budget
Assists the Town’s Human Resources Director as needed with the Town's payroll operations to ensure the efficient handling of employees' pay, deductions, and benefit payments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration or related field is required, with five years’ experience in government accounting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting practices
Ability to analyze and solve moderately complex problems
Ability to make sound decisions
Computer skills
Good oral communication skills

Licenses or Certifications:

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