City of Murfreesboro, TN
Finance Director
City of Murfreesboro, TN, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, us, 37132
DESCRIPTIONCompetitive salary between
ranging from $134,544 - $167,172, based on qualifications and experience.
General Description:
The purpose of this class within the organization is to coordinate the oversight, management, and administration of the Finance department with the City Recorder/City Treasurer.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
Serves as the lead contact with annual audits; supervises staff and assists with developing audit work papers, journal entries, and narrative; solves reporting issues raised by independent auditors; studies new reporting standards and ensures appropriate application. Supervises month-end and year-end closing activities; approves all journal entries; reviews account balances and sends to staff for corrections.
Assists in developing the annual budget; directs staff and collaborates with the City Recorder/City Treasurer and City Manager to provide accurate information and helpful forecasts; reviews and verifies documentation and compliance.
In collaboration with the City Treasurer/City Recorder, manages debt payments, schedules, and budgeting; supervises staff to ensure spending is in accordance with loan documents and properly recorded; coordinates with arbitrage specialists to ensure IRS standards are met; collaborates with financial advisors.
Oversee activities of tax and license staff; define policy and train staff on new laws or procedures; meet with State and County officials regarding tax issues and advise on City needs. Attend City Manager meetings, Council meetings, meetings for special projects, and planning meetings; present financial information as necessary; research information needed as requested.
Oversees beer licensing and advises staff regarding application and payment issues; supervises billing and collection process of beer and liquor taxes and disseminates information to wholesalers; communicates with State inspector for licensee problems.
Manages banking and supervises staff utilization of all bank accounts; handles opening and closing accounts; coordinates opening of retainage accounts with developers; and authorizes employee access and sets usage policy on accounts.
Management:
Oversee the daily operation of the department. Develop processes and procedures needed for efficient departmental operations. Delegate authority to the appropriate level of decision-making. Assure consistent training and development is provided throughout the department. Prepare a departmental plan for emergency operations.
Personnel:
Recommend staff levels of department to City Recorder/City Treasurer. Prepare job descriptions in accordance with City policies. Retain personnel needed to perform department operations consistent with budgeted appropriations. Assess personnel during probationary periods and appropriateness of continued retention. Perform performance evaluations on not less than an annual basis. Assess employee discipline when necessary.
Additional Duties:
Performs other work as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing sometimes and exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field.
Requires seven (7) years of relevant professional-level accounting and supervisory experience.
Audit or municipal finance experience is preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and be licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.
Must be designated as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) by the State of Tennessee or obtain certification within two (2) years of employment or meet exemption requirements.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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ranging from $134,544 - $167,172, based on qualifications and experience.
General Description:
The purpose of this class within the organization is to coordinate the oversight, management, and administration of the Finance department with the City Recorder/City Treasurer.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Must be able to communicate with others in spoken and written English to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the business.
Serves as the lead contact with annual audits; supervises staff and assists with developing audit work papers, journal entries, and narrative; solves reporting issues raised by independent auditors; studies new reporting standards and ensures appropriate application. Supervises month-end and year-end closing activities; approves all journal entries; reviews account balances and sends to staff for corrections.
Assists in developing the annual budget; directs staff and collaborates with the City Recorder/City Treasurer and City Manager to provide accurate information and helpful forecasts; reviews and verifies documentation and compliance.
In collaboration with the City Treasurer/City Recorder, manages debt payments, schedules, and budgeting; supervises staff to ensure spending is in accordance with loan documents and properly recorded; coordinates with arbitrage specialists to ensure IRS standards are met; collaborates with financial advisors.
Oversee activities of tax and license staff; define policy and train staff on new laws or procedures; meet with State and County officials regarding tax issues and advise on City needs. Attend City Manager meetings, Council meetings, meetings for special projects, and planning meetings; present financial information as necessary; research information needed as requested.
Oversees beer licensing and advises staff regarding application and payment issues; supervises billing and collection process of beer and liquor taxes and disseminates information to wholesalers; communicates with State inspector for licensee problems.
Manages banking and supervises staff utilization of all bank accounts; handles opening and closing accounts; coordinates opening of retainage accounts with developers; and authorizes employee access and sets usage policy on accounts.
Management:
Oversee the daily operation of the department. Develop processes and procedures needed for efficient departmental operations. Delegate authority to the appropriate level of decision-making. Assure consistent training and development is provided throughout the department. Prepare a departmental plan for emergency operations.
Personnel:
Recommend staff levels of department to City Recorder/City Treasurer. Prepare job descriptions in accordance with City policies. Retain personnel needed to perform department operations consistent with budgeted appropriations. Assess personnel during probationary periods and appropriateness of continued retention. Perform performance evaluations on not less than an annual basis. Assess employee discipline when necessary.
Additional Duties:
Performs other work as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing sometimes and exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field.
Requires seven (7) years of relevant professional-level accounting and supervisory experience.
Audit or municipal finance experience is preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and be licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.
Must be designated as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) by the State of Tennessee or obtain certification within two (2) years of employment or meet exemption requirements.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
The City of Murfreesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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