Finance Director
City of Dumas (population 14,691) is seeking applicants for Finance Director/Assistant to the City Manager.
The City is a Home-Rule City (Commission/Manager Form of Government) with a budget of $15 million.
Job Summary:
Under general direction, provides administrative direction and supervision regarding the city’s financial activities, including budget preparation, cash management, bank relations, purchasing, utility customer services, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Manages and directs the day-today activities of the City of Dumas based on the ordinances and policies established by the City Council. Work shall include serving as a representative of the City of Dumas on City, County, Regional, and State Boards and professional organizations that directly benefit the City of Dumas. Ongoing professional development in the areas of public administration and management are expected.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure monthly balancing of general ledger and preparation of related financial reports.
- Plan, organize and direct operations in areas of accounting, budget support and reporting, purchasing and utility services.
- Perform overall supervision, evaluation and scheduling of assigned personnel.
- Advise City Manager and City Commission regarding financial matters, preparing effective oral and written presentations as required.
- Establish and monitor policies and procedures regarding fiscal responsibility and investments, ensuring proper revisions as necessary.
- Communicate courteously and effectively with city departments ? Compile data and prepare related reports for budget and audit purposes.
Other Job Functions:
- Perform other tasks as needed or directed.
Working Conditions: Job is generally performed in a climate-controlled, smoke-free office environment with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions while outdoors conducting errands. Position may require the following abilities: Sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stand and walk; lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds; seeing, speaking, and hearing necessary to issue and follow oral and written instructions; ability to work under pressure in meeting deadlines; using hand(s) for simple or firm grasping, typing, fine finger manipulation, reading a computer screen.
(Mental and physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these demands.)
Required Education, Certificates, and/or Licenses:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or related field (Master’s Preferred)
- CPA, CPM or Certified Government Finance Officer preferred.
- A combination of education and experience applicable to the position may be considered.
Experience, Training, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to all city program areas; principles and practices of public administration, local government management, community development, and other community services.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and government reports, correspondence, and technical procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of citizens, individual citizens, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare written communication documents including letters, agendas, and other routine documents.
- Knowledge of accounting standards and rules that adhere to generally accepted accounting principles in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as financial accounting software.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
The Panhandle Regional Planning Commission has been contracted to assist the City with this search.