City of Midlothian, TX
Assistant Director of Budget and Treasury
City of Midlothian, TX, Midlothian, TX
Salary : $86,361.60 - $133,848.00 Annually
Location : City of Midlothian, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2324-00498
Department: Finance (14)
Opening Date: 07/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
Starting Hiring Range: $86,361.60 - $110,094.40, annually
The purpose of this position is to provide support in the Finance Department by supervising budget and treasury operations, providing expertise as a subject matter expert for budgetary and treasury functions, and coordinating and administering the City's cash and debt management program under the guidance of the Director of Finance.
Essential Job Functions
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, from an accredited college or university is required.
Seven (7) years' experience working in budget and/or treasury management is required.
Two (2) years' of supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Special Requirements:Ability to work flexible hours including attending various meetings and events outside of business hours.
Licenses and Certifications:Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) Certification and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications are preferred.
Work Environment
Works primarily in climate controlled office environment. Position requires some lifting up to 35 pounds. Physical demands are sedentary in nature but include walking, standing, reaching, and bending. Work may cause light fatigue of eyes and fingers because of routine use of motor senses.
The City of Midlothian is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Insurance coverage begins on your first day.
Insurance:
Medical
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
Dental
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
Vision
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
Life
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x employee salary plus $10,000 up to $150,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.
Retirement:
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Full time employees are required participate in the statewide retirement pension program. Employees contribute 7% of their gross earns and the City matches their contributions at a 2:1 ratio. For more information, contact TMRS at
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Mission Square Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.
Other Benefits:
Vacation
All full-time employees accrue vacation hours each pay period, based on longevity. Vacation hours begin accruing on your first day, but cannot be used until the pay period following six-month probationary period.
Sick Leave
All full-time employees accrue sick hours each pay period, with unlimited accrual bank limit. Sick hours begin accruing on your first day, but cannot be used until the pay period following six-month probationary period.
Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays and 1 personal days per year.
01
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
02
The city's standard for driving positions requires employees to not have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in two (2) years. Do you currently have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in the past two (2) years?
03
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university?
04
What best describes your experience working in budget and/or treasury management?
05
What best describes your current experience as a supervisor?
06
Do you possess any of the following certifications?
Required Question
Location : City of Midlothian, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2324-00498
Department: Finance (14)
Opening Date: 07/23/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
Starting Hiring Range: $86,361.60 - $110,094.40, annually
The purpose of this position is to provide support in the Finance Department by supervising budget and treasury operations, providing expertise as a subject matter expert for budgetary and treasury functions, and coordinating and administering the City's cash and debt management program under the guidance of the Director of Finance.
Essential Job Functions
- Manages City-wide budget preparation, including the development of multi-year revenue and expenditure projections, coordination of the annual operating, and capital project budget development process. Including the calculation of ad valorem tax rates, monitors all tax revenues and reports (ad valorem, sales tax, hotel/motel tax, franchise tax).
- Performs financial analysis and long-range forecasting by reviewing, completing, updating and maintaining forecasts for all operating funds, conducting monthly variance analyses reports, completing quarterly budget (financial) reports for all funds, analysis of sales taxes, required reports, tax increment financing agreements, and economic development incentives, conducting research on pending legislation and current law, property valuation projections and analysis, and budget review of projected personnel costs and other expenditures relating to the budget process.
- Manages operating budget activities, including: identifying and solving potential or existing problems; processing departmental requests; and reviewing and approving expenditures, agenda items, special projects, expenditure variances, inter-fund transfers, fund summaries, and level of service reporting.
- Monitors budget and financial reports and completes detailed account analysis for irregularities, account limits; researches problem areas for resolution; and ensures fiscal goals are being met.
- Review legislation that has a potential impact upon the financial status of the City, including: property and sales taxes, franchise fees, truth in taxation, court fees, other major revenue sources of the City, and any major expenditure impacts that may affect the City.
- Assumes management responsibility for treasury, cash & debt management, bank reconciliations, and investment reconciliations, including: cash collection subsidiary ledgers; cash flow and liquidity program; monitoring and implementing internal controls; completing required reports; and maintaining the City's compliance relative to assigned functions.
- Manages and participates in the development, implementation, and recommendation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned functions.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff by directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Prepares work for processing by gathering and sorting documents and related information, verifying correct funding.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, from an accredited college or university is required.
Seven (7) years' experience working in budget and/or treasury management is required.
Two (2) years' of supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of city and departmental practices, procedures, systems, and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and best practices.
- Advanced ability to execute budgeting and treasury functions, following principals and best practices related to GAAP, finance, and accounting practices.
- Ability to effectively supervise staff in a proactive, appropriate, and productive manner.
- Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive of information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion.
- A comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
- Ability to correctly interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, operations, practices, procedures, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to allocate and utilize limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
- Advanced ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a professional and congenial manner.
- Advanced ability to learn and perform basic operational, technical, and office processes.
- Advanced ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines.
- Ability to independently and correctly perform, prepare, and maintain detailed, accurate, and complex accounting functions, reports, and records.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize applicable software on a daily basis including Microsoft Office and Tyler Incode.
- Advanced skill level in data entry and preparing accurate reports.
- Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
- Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Special Requirements:Ability to work flexible hours including attending various meetings and events outside of business hours.
Licenses and Certifications:Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) Certification and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications are preferred.
Work Environment
Works primarily in climate controlled office environment. Position requires some lifting up to 35 pounds. Physical demands are sedentary in nature but include walking, standing, reaching, and bending. Work may cause light fatigue of eyes and fingers because of routine use of motor senses.
The City of Midlothian is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Insurance coverage begins on your first day.
Insurance:
Medical
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
Dental
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
Vision
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
Life
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x employee salary plus $10,000 up to $150,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.
Retirement:
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Full time employees are required participate in the statewide retirement pension program. Employees contribute 7% of their gross earns and the City matches their contributions at a 2:1 ratio. For more information, contact TMRS at
Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Mission Square Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.
Other Benefits:
Vacation
All full-time employees accrue vacation hours each pay period, based on longevity. Vacation hours begin accruing on your first day, but cannot be used until the pay period following six-month probationary period.
Sick Leave
All full-time employees accrue sick hours each pay period, with unlimited accrual bank limit. Sick hours begin accruing on your first day, but cannot be used until the pay period following six-month probationary period.
Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays and 1 personal days per year.
01
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No, but I understand that I am required to possess a valid driver's license as a term of employment for this position.
- No
02
The city's standard for driving positions requires employees to not have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in two (2) years. Do you currently have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in the past two (2) years?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
04
What best describes your experience working in budget and/or treasury management?
- None
- Less than 1 year to 2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- Over 7 years
05
What best describes your current experience as a supervisor?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-7 years
- 7 years or more
06
Do you possess any of the following certifications?
- Certified Public Accountant Certification
- Certified Government Finance Officer Certification
- None of the above
Required Question