City of Cleveland Heights
Finance Director
City of Cleveland Heights, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States,
JOB TITLE:
Chief Financial OfficerIncumbent will be the chief Financial Officer for the City of Cleveland Heights. Incumbent is responsible for providing oversight and direction for all internal financial operations; oversee accounting, AP/AR, payroll, purchasing, annual financial reporting, audits; internal controls, revenue collections, budgeting, forecasting debt management, fixed assets, investments and grants, and serves as a liaison with outside agencies. The Incumbent is directly involved in policy making; have resource responsibilities; and are responsible for conducting and managing special projects. The Director works closely with the Mayor, City Administrator, and other department directors in developing the City’s budget and capital improvement program (CIP). The Incumbent will also be responsible for oversight of the Human Resources functions of the City of Cleveland Heights.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.Administer and supervise the finance operations of the City of Cleveland Heights.Strengthening and enhancing the Department’s core services through innovation and the implementation of best and next practices.Direct, review, interpret, and analyze a variety of information, data, and reports, work papers, communications, schedules, and/or statements to and from internal departments, external agencies, and/or other applicable organizations in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards and makes recommendations and presentations based on findings.Provide guidance and assistance in the resolution of difficult financial issues; interpret and resolve problems identified by the Mayor, City Administrator, staff, auditors or other departments; and research and analyze information and financial reports, summaries, statistical data, findings and recommendations.Oversee and participate in the analysis of information; identify issues and discrepancies; conduct needs analysis; project consequences of proposed actions; formulate recommendations based on findings; implement priorities, work processes, and procedures; and/or, train individuals on established or modified organizational practices and/or procedures.Manage citywide accounting processes and prepare or direct the preparation of monthly or periodic reports (i.e. bank and payroll accrual account reconciliations).Direct the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and annual audit of financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and audit requirements.Direct the development of division policies and procedures for the Finance Department.Supervise and train staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.Direct the activities of the department to include overseeing the development and administration of policies, procedures, programs, goals and objectives.Review departmental operations to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of services and/or programs.Assist with administering and monitoring departmental budgets, including allocating resources and approving expenditures.Coordinate activities with other agencies, internal departments, and/or other applicable parties.Develop and maintain short and long-term strategic planning processes and coordinate departmental efforts.Develop strong working relationships with Department Heads and help them to budget more efficiently and effectively. Assisting them with alternative funding sources or areas where budget dollars can be stretched for maximum efficiencies.Create a culture within the department that lends itself to team building within the department and collaboration with other departments as well as outside agencies.Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exercises supervision of all personnel in the Finance Department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid driver license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
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Chief Financial OfficerIncumbent will be the chief Financial Officer for the City of Cleveland Heights. Incumbent is responsible for providing oversight and direction for all internal financial operations; oversee accounting, AP/AR, payroll, purchasing, annual financial reporting, audits; internal controls, revenue collections, budgeting, forecasting debt management, fixed assets, investments and grants, and serves as a liaison with outside agencies. The Incumbent is directly involved in policy making; have resource responsibilities; and are responsible for conducting and managing special projects. The Director works closely with the Mayor, City Administrator, and other department directors in developing the City’s budget and capital improvement program (CIP). The Incumbent will also be responsible for oversight of the Human Resources functions of the City of Cleveland Heights.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.Administer and supervise the finance operations of the City of Cleveland Heights.Strengthening and enhancing the Department’s core services through innovation and the implementation of best and next practices.Direct, review, interpret, and analyze a variety of information, data, and reports, work papers, communications, schedules, and/or statements to and from internal departments, external agencies, and/or other applicable organizations in accordance with Generally Accepted Governmental Accounting Standards and makes recommendations and presentations based on findings.Provide guidance and assistance in the resolution of difficult financial issues; interpret and resolve problems identified by the Mayor, City Administrator, staff, auditors or other departments; and research and analyze information and financial reports, summaries, statistical data, findings and recommendations.Oversee and participate in the analysis of information; identify issues and discrepancies; conduct needs analysis; project consequences of proposed actions; formulate recommendations based on findings; implement priorities, work processes, and procedures; and/or, train individuals on established or modified organizational practices and/or procedures.Manage citywide accounting processes and prepare or direct the preparation of monthly or periodic reports (i.e. bank and payroll accrual account reconciliations).Direct the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), and annual audit of financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and audit requirements.Direct the development of division policies and procedures for the Finance Department.Supervise and train staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.Direct the activities of the department to include overseeing the development and administration of policies, procedures, programs, goals and objectives.Review departmental operations to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of services and/or programs.Assist with administering and monitoring departmental budgets, including allocating resources and approving expenditures.Coordinate activities with other agencies, internal departments, and/or other applicable parties.Develop and maintain short and long-term strategic planning processes and coordinate departmental efforts.Develop strong working relationships with Department Heads and help them to budget more efficiently and effectively. Assisting them with alternative funding sources or areas where budget dollars can be stretched for maximum efficiencies.Create a culture within the department that lends itself to team building within the department and collaboration with other departments as well as outside agencies.Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exercises supervision of all personnel in the Finance Department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid driver license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
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