Town Treasurer/Finance Director
Exempt Employee
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversees, leads, and manages the Town's finance and accounting department/responsibilities as well as the "front office". As a member of the Town's management team, participates in the development of long range plans, and oversees, manages, and performs duties associated with town-wide administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The Town retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.
Directs, plans, manages and schedules finance and accounting responsibilities for the Town, including accounts payable and receivable, organization wide purchasing processes and procedures and utility billing.
Serves as Town Treasurer/Finance Officer. Authorizes and prepares or delegates preparation of all accounting and financial reporting required by internal and external sources.
Coordinates the budget preparation process with all departments, monitors the annual budget. Participates in the development of annual budget and long-range business plans, presents plans and budgets for approval to the Town Administrator, and manages revisions as required. Monitors operating expenses within approved budget guidelines and conducts analyses of actual costs/expenses relative to the budget.
Invests Town funds in approved financial instruments, and manages its portfolio in accordance with Town Board approved guidelines.
Manages cash investments, cash management processes and revenue tracking, including sales tax receipts, reporting, and audits.
Oversees the Town's management and utilization of grant funding, reviews and monitors expenditures, conducts ongoing fund reconciliation, monitors requests for funds distribution, and maintains fund reporting.
Implements and maintains electronic financial accounting and reporting systems
Researches and prepares monthly financial reports for presentation to the Town Administrator, and presents those reports to Town Board with the approval of the Town Administrator. Provides Town Administrator and Town Board with monthly, quarterly YTD vs Budget Expense Reports.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
May represent the Town in various capacities on panels, committees, task forces and other relevant forums as assigned by the Town Administrator.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Town Administrator.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This Position Reports to: Is appointed by Town Board and reports to Town Administrator on day to day basis. It is the responsibility of the Town Treasurer/Finance director to report the Town's financial conditions and needs to the Town Board.
This Position Supervises: All Finance and Accounting personnel.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Minimum Education: Bachelors' degree in Accounting or Business Administration, with emphasis in accounting, finance and/or a directly related field or equivalent education and experience in the Finance and Accounting field.
Job Requirements: Valid Colorado Driver License.
Special Training or Experience: Governmental Finance and Accounting.
Work Experience in Positions Similar or Related to This Job: Requires a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government finance and accounting or a directly related field, and a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and operating requirements of municipal government; accounting and financial management, including strong skills regarding regulatory compliance and reporting; and budgeting, finance, and project management.
Comprehensive knowledge of municipalgovernment accounting theory, principles, practices, and internal control procedures and requirements.
Solid knowledge of management standards, principles and practices for the supervision of employees and the ability to apply those principles and practices for assessment, development and direction of subordinates.
Solid knowledge in the management standards, principles and practices relative to application of Town, state and federal statutes and policies; and the ability to perform administrative functions inherent in this level of management.
Ability to set priorities, plan and execute processes and procedures for results.
Ability to effectively interact with the public and manage stressful situations; and the ability to deescalate anger when necessary.
Solid knowledge of problem solving approaches and techniques and the skills to apply and utilize various strategies.
Ability to develop, prepare and present comprehensive reports.
Knowledge of current technological capabilities and applications.
Develop knowledge of Town of Del Norte, Town Municipal Code and administrative policies and procedures. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, outside organizations and the general public.
All duties and descriptions listed in this job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various @types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the organization and requirements of the position change. It is the policy of the Town of Del Norte not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, or disability related to a bona fide occupational qualification.
