City of Wilton Manors, FL
Finance Director
City of Wilton Manors, FL, Wilton Manors, Florida, United States,
Salary:
$127,995.00 - $193,662.00 Annually
Location :
Wilton Manors, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-033
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
07/15/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
The purpose of the position is to provide the leadership in the Finance Department needed to achieve sound financial management of the City's resources and safeguard all City assets. The employee in this position performs highly professional accounting work and provides executive-level administrative direction involving the planning, coordinating, and implementation of all work in the Finance Department. The employee provides financial guidance in implementing the City's long-term strategic plan. The employee is accountable for directing departmental personnel to ensure all work is performed according to generally accepted accounting principles, applicable laws, rules, regulations, established procedures, and departmental guidelines. The employee works with a high degree of independence and initiative under the executive direction of the City Manager.
Examples of Duties
Essential Job FunctionsBecause it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.Plans, organizes, and implements departmental goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives; develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.Reviews policies and activities for compliance with City Code and Charter, State Statutes, and all other applicable rules and regulations; coordinates with City Attorney.Coordinates preparation of the City's annual budget and capital improvement plan, and presents to City Commission; analyzes collection of revenues for accuracy and timeliness; conducts fiscal forecasts of all revenues; approves and controls disbursements of funds for the entire City; supervises the periodic review and comparison of actual revenues and expenditures to the budget.Administers all cash management, investment, debt issuance, and debt management functions.Administers the City's procurement function through the development of procurement policies aligned with City Code and Charter, State Statutes, and all other applicable rules and regulations; coordinates with City Attorney.Supervises, directs, and evaluates Assistant Finance Director; oversees the supervision of all Finance Department staff.Performs highly-advanced and complex accounting work according to generally accepted standard accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work, including interpretation of the City's financial laws and regulations; researches City fiscal issues.Directs, evaluates, and revises accounting activities, systems, and reporting tasks to meet management needs and local, state, and federal regulations; oversees internal and external audits by the City, State, or independent agencies.Supervises the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements; presents fiscal reports to City Commission; supervises and reviews general ledger entries, account and bank reconciliations, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and utility billing operations.Advises City Manager, department heads, and other officials on accounting policies, and provides information regarding finances and budgeting.Participates in long-term planning and rate setting processes for City utilities and other enterprise funds.Serves as liaison to and coordinates activities of the Financial Advisory Board.Serves as staff liaison to the boards of directors of the General Employees & Police Pension Plan and the Volunteer Firefighters Pension Plan.Administers the contract of the City's parking management firm and provides oversight of the day-to-day activities of the contractor.Performs related work as requested.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in government accounting / government finance.
Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Accounting or related field or CPA certification; ten (10) years progressively responsible supervisory experience in government accounting / government finance; five (5) years' experience within a similar local government agency; CGFO certification.Supplemental Information
Use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmnentjobs.com if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 390-2107 or .
The City of Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wilton Manors will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offeres the following benefits:
CITY OF WILTON MANORS - MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEESSCHEDULE OF BENEFITS
Vacation• 1-5 years employment 80 hours• 5-9 years employment 120 hours• 10-15 years employment 160 hours• 15+ years employment 200 hours• Carry-over at end of year 250 hours
Sick and Bereavement Leave• 12 days per year, unlimited• At resignation/retirement/termination:- after 10 years employment, 50% of total hours up to 480 hours- after 20 years employment, 100% of total hours up to 480 hours• Four days bereavement leave for immediate family• Sick leave bank
Holidays11 holidays in each calendar year
Personal Days• 2 personal days in each calendar year• 4 "executive leave" days in each calendar year
Insurance• Health, dental, and life City pays• Long-term disability City pays 50%• Dependent insurance City pays 50%• Vision insurance Paid by employee• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TuitionReimbursed at 100% of State tuition
COLA or Wage AdjustmentCommission-approved at budget
PensionThe City of Wilton Manors is a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for all new hires.
SalaryPotential merit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget ).
Fitness CenterUse of City's fitness center after completing all required documentation
01
A successful candidate for the position of Finance Director needs to demonstrate effective communication skills and possess a broad understanding of the specific skill sets involved in local government administration. The following questions are designed to assess a candidate's proficiency in the aforementioned areas; therefore, it is required that candidates use their own words, ideas, and examples in their answers.Do you agree to use your own words, ideas, and examples in the responses that you provide to the City of Wilton Manors?
YesNo
02
Specifically, what interests you in working for the City of Wilton Manors and why is now an appropriate time in your career to consider the position of Finance Director?
03
Explain your experience in the following areas: accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash and debt management, accounts payable, grants, pension plans, procurement, utility billing, and utility rate setting. Please be specific about the experience you have in each area.
04
Working in a small municipality such as Wilton Manors means that all staff members must "wear a lot of hats," and be prepared to take on responsibilities that are not part of their normal job descriptions, or perhaps not even within the normal expectations for their position. Please explain any past experiences in situations like this, and your approach to assignments outside normal expectations.
05
What is the professional achievement of which you are the most proud? Please explain.
06
If you had to choose the two most important professional attributes that have contributed to your success in the public sector, what would they be? Why?
Required Question
$127,995.00 - $193,662.00 Annually
Location :
Wilton Manors, FL
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
24-033
Department:
Finance
Opening Date:
07/15/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
The purpose of the position is to provide the leadership in the Finance Department needed to achieve sound financial management of the City's resources and safeguard all City assets. The employee in this position performs highly professional accounting work and provides executive-level administrative direction involving the planning, coordinating, and implementation of all work in the Finance Department. The employee provides financial guidance in implementing the City's long-term strategic plan. The employee is accountable for directing departmental personnel to ensure all work is performed according to generally accepted accounting principles, applicable laws, rules, regulations, established procedures, and departmental guidelines. The employee works with a high degree of independence and initiative under the executive direction of the City Manager.
Examples of Duties
Essential Job FunctionsBecause it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.Plans, organizes, and implements departmental goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward achievement of established goals and objectives; develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.Reviews policies and activities for compliance with City Code and Charter, State Statutes, and all other applicable rules and regulations; coordinates with City Attorney.Coordinates preparation of the City's annual budget and capital improvement plan, and presents to City Commission; analyzes collection of revenues for accuracy and timeliness; conducts fiscal forecasts of all revenues; approves and controls disbursements of funds for the entire City; supervises the periodic review and comparison of actual revenues and expenditures to the budget.Administers all cash management, investment, debt issuance, and debt management functions.Administers the City's procurement function through the development of procurement policies aligned with City Code and Charter, State Statutes, and all other applicable rules and regulations; coordinates with City Attorney.Supervises, directs, and evaluates Assistant Finance Director; oversees the supervision of all Finance Department staff.Performs highly-advanced and complex accounting work according to generally accepted standard accounting principles, established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work, including interpretation of the City's financial laws and regulations; researches City fiscal issues.Directs, evaluates, and revises accounting activities, systems, and reporting tasks to meet management needs and local, state, and federal regulations; oversees internal and external audits by the City, State, or independent agencies.Supervises the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements; presents fiscal reports to City Commission; supervises and reviews general ledger entries, account and bank reconciliations, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and utility billing operations.Advises City Manager, department heads, and other officials on accounting policies, and provides information regarding finances and budgeting.Participates in long-term planning and rate setting processes for City utilities and other enterprise funds.Serves as liaison to and coordinates activities of the Financial Advisory Board.Serves as staff liaison to the boards of directors of the General Employees & Police Pension Plan and the Volunteer Firefighters Pension Plan.Administers the contract of the City's parking management firm and provides oversight of the day-to-day activities of the contractor.Performs related work as requested.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in government accounting / government finance.
Preferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Accounting or related field or CPA certification; ten (10) years progressively responsible supervisory experience in government accounting / government finance; five (5) years' experience within a similar local government agency; CGFO certification.Supplemental Information
Use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmnentjobs.com if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 390-2107 or .
The City of Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Wilton Manors will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Wilton Manors is an active community with a small town feel that offeres the following benefits:
CITY OF WILTON MANORS - MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEESSCHEDULE OF BENEFITS
Vacation• 1-5 years employment 80 hours• 5-9 years employment 120 hours• 10-15 years employment 160 hours• 15+ years employment 200 hours• Carry-over at end of year 250 hours
Sick and Bereavement Leave• 12 days per year, unlimited• At resignation/retirement/termination:- after 10 years employment, 50% of total hours up to 480 hours- after 20 years employment, 100% of total hours up to 480 hours• Four days bereavement leave for immediate family• Sick leave bank
Holidays11 holidays in each calendar year
Personal Days• 2 personal days in each calendar year• 4 "executive leave" days in each calendar year
Insurance• Health, dental, and life City pays• Long-term disability City pays 50%• Dependent insurance City pays 50%• Vision insurance Paid by employee• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
TuitionReimbursed at 100% of State tuition
COLA or Wage AdjustmentCommission-approved at budget
PensionThe City of Wilton Manors is a member of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) for all new hires.
SalaryPotential merit increases of 1% to 3% annually based on performance evaluation (increase is subject to percentages set by Commission during the annual budget ).
Fitness CenterUse of City's fitness center after completing all required documentation
01
A successful candidate for the position of Finance Director needs to demonstrate effective communication skills and possess a broad understanding of the specific skill sets involved in local government administration. The following questions are designed to assess a candidate's proficiency in the aforementioned areas; therefore, it is required that candidates use their own words, ideas, and examples in their answers.Do you agree to use your own words, ideas, and examples in the responses that you provide to the City of Wilton Manors?
YesNo
02
Specifically, what interests you in working for the City of Wilton Manors and why is now an appropriate time in your career to consider the position of Finance Director?
03
Explain your experience in the following areas: accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash and debt management, accounts payable, grants, pension plans, procurement, utility billing, and utility rate setting. Please be specific about the experience you have in each area.
04
Working in a small municipality such as Wilton Manors means that all staff members must "wear a lot of hats," and be prepared to take on responsibilities that are not part of their normal job descriptions, or perhaps not even within the normal expectations for their position. Please explain any past experiences in situations like this, and your approach to assignments outside normal expectations.
05
What is the professional achievement of which you are the most proud? Please explain.
06
If you had to choose the two most important professional attributes that have contributed to your success in the public sector, what would they be? Why?
Required Question