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City of Cascade Locks

Finance Director

City of Cascade Locks, Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States, 97014


Position Summary

The Finance Director will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of municipal finance, including long-term forecasting and budgeting, debt issuance; cash flow and reconciliation; investment of City funds; expenditure and revenue monitoring; preparation of detailed, accurate and timely monthly financial reports; development of fiscal policies; accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Administers, plans and directs personnel supervision and evaluation; utility and miscellaneous billing; customer service; reception and receivables; support services to all other City departments, and related work as required. The Finance Director will provide strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management principles, drive process improvements supporting the city's growth and financial sustainability.

Supervision

Work is performed under the general supervision of the City Administrator. Exercises full supervision over Finance Department personnel, including routine and non-routine work assignments, and evaluations.

Essential Functions

Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.

Serves as Finance Department Manager and supervises and evaluates departmental staff.

Assists the City Administrator with the preparation of the annual budget process.

Responsible for month end journal entries and creating financial reports.

Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making across the organization.

Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and identify opportunities for growth.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.

Reviews, analyzes, and presents annual financial reports.

Assists in preparation and management of cash reserves, fixed assets and related depreciation schedules.

Develops and maintains internal auditing policies and procedures, including primary responsibility for coordination and assistance to the City’s external auditors.

Remains informed about policies, procedures, tools, and techniques for effective municipal administration and provides advice to the City Administrator and department heads.

Monitors programs and policies of other agencies or entities that might affect the City’s financial operations and provide advice to the City Administrator and department heads including grant opportunities.

Attends board and commission meetings as necessary.

Oversees citywide liability, property, and workers compensation insurance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management or a related field.

Minimum three (3) years’ experience in financial functions, budgeting and financial forecasting.

Significant related experience over the required minimum of three (3) years may substitute year for year for degree.

Must be bondable.

Knowledge of Oregon public budgeting best practices; Oregon laws regarding public meetings, public records and elections; working with elected officials; office practices, procedures and methods; business English, spelling, and punctuation.

Must have a high analytical thinking, ability to read and understand financial documents; ability to effectively communicate in public settings. Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions and adhere to prescribed departmental routines; establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees and the public.

Physical Demands of Position

Manual dexterity and coordination are required for over half of the daily work period (about 80%) which is spent sitting while operating office equipment such as computers, keyboards, telephones, and driving; and while moving equipment and office supplies. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires some mobility including the ability to lift and/or move materials under 5 lbs. frequently, up to 60 lbs. rarely. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in an office environment. Occasionally subject to driving conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and lighting is adequate. Employee may be required to work outside of normal work hours such as evenings, early mornings, and/or weekends. Occasionally requires travel, from two to seven days in duration, for conferences and trainings.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$77,334.00 - $107,057.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

Office

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Cascade Locks, OR 97014

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