Essential Duties

Assist the Director of Finance in the overall management, direction, and supervision of the Finance Department. Lead and mentor finance staff, plan and assign workloads, monitor performance, and identify training and professional development opportunities. Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Assume the Director’s responsibilities as needed to ensure continuity of operations and leadership.

Supervise and participate in the preparation of complex financial and administrative reports in accordance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards. Coordinate year-end audit activities, including preparation of audit work papers, footnotes, and responses to auditors. Review and contribute to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including the Introductory Section, Management’s Discussion and Analysis, statistical reporting, and Single Audit requirements. Oversee preparation and filing of required state reports, including the Annual Statement of Taxes and Form C, and manage all reporting related to Tax Incremental Districts.

Assist in the development, monitoring, and analysis of citywide operating and capital budgets. Provide leadership in short- and long-range financial planning, capital project budgeting, and special financial initiatives. Analyze financial trends, identify irregularities, and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making. Maintain oversight of City debt records and coordinate timely and accurate debt service payments.

Develop, maintain, and update departmental policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance, strong internal controls, and efficient use of financial and physical resources. Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve service delivery through best practices and innovative solutions. Communicate policy updates clearly to staff, departments, and external stakeholders, and ensure proper training and implementation.

Serve as a key financial liaison to City departments, external agencies, and auditors, providing guidance on accounting practices, reporting requirements, grants, payroll-related regulations, and financial systems. Build and maintain effective working relationships with City leadership, department heads, and outside partners to support accurate, timely, and transparent financial operations.