Finance Director

JOBThe Town of Lochbuie has an excellent opportunity to be a part of our team as the Town’s Finance Director.The qualified individual for this role will perform a variety of accounting, budgetary, finance, and administrative work in conducting the treasury and administrative function for the Town. This person applies principles of accounting in a variety of duties including accounts payable, budget preparation, audit, accounts receivable, payroll, and maintaining fiscal records and systems of the Town.To be considered, please visit our website for full benefit details and to complete an application. In addition, please send your application, cover letter, and resume to Wendy Ecklund, HR Manager: wecklund@lochbuie.org.Compensation is $109,974 - $148,465 annually. Placement within that range is dependent on experience and qualifications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, organizes, and reviews general procedures of fiscal management including accounting, budgetary control, revenue collection, special assessments, investment programs, purchasing, budget preparation, utility billing, and audit preparation.Prepares annual financial report; reviews and analyzes monthly and annual financial reports.Works with Town Administrator to prepare annual budgets and supplemental appropriations. Reviews expenditures and budget appropriations; makes adjustments resulting from budget revisions; prepares reports that serve as a basis for budget requests; analyzes cost of operations; develops annual and long-range budgets; confers with the Town Administrator and Department Heads in the solution of budgetary and fiscal problems, preparation of cost estimates and resolution of related issues.Attends Town Board and other meetings as required.Responsible for accounts payables/receivables and payroll.Manages utility billing activities including monthly billing, new accounts, service terminations, and policies, related work orders, and payment issues.Reviews State Sales Tax Reports.Manages policies regarding Town-wide purchasing.Invests Town funds using the Town’s investment policy; maintains an up-to-date and accurate portfolio of all Town investments.Works with the Town’s independent auditing firm and ensures the annual audit is thoroughly conducted and results are presented to stakeholders.Responsible for various financial compliance reporting including IRS, federal regulations, state requirements, bond covenants, arbitrage, etc.; implements accounting methods to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB); manages the annual financial audit of the Town’s records and transactions.Develops and implements sound financial policies to ensure fiscally responsible decisions and guidelines are institutionalized; administers the debt and related legal requirements of the Town.Maintains a variety of department records and files; issues and preserves official documents and records.Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of the current trends of the field.Provides excellent customer service; communicates courteously and responsibly; provides effective and efficient service both internally and externally. Creates and retains effective working relationships throughout the organization and in the community.Performs related work as required and assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.A comprehensive understanding and successful track record in municipal finance including responsibility for fiscal planning; budget preparation, management and reporting; internal controls; debt service management; revenue forecasting; investments; accounts payable/receivable; business incentives; business negotiations; audit coordination; sales tax; payroll and purchasing is required.Knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory, principles, and practices; knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications; knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning; knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions; working knowledge of GAAFR, GAAP and GASB.Working knowledge of electronic data processing principles, practices, and equipment.Demonstrated skill in preparing written and verbal reports and projects.Ability to analyze a variety of fiscal problems and make recommendations.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Town officials, other departments, banking and investment officials, and the public.Must have excellent leadership, time management, planning, organizational, administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills.Managing grant filings and requesting payments.Must be bondable.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or related field.Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in professional, municipal accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.Certification as a Public Financial Officer preferred.EOE.

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