Deputy Director of Finance

Position Description

Position:
Deputy Director of Finance

Department:
Finance

Division:
Finance

FLSA:
Exempt

Retirement: KPERS

Effective Date:
February 23, 2026

Assists the Finance Director in the administration and management of the Finance Department. Performs a variety of technical financial tasks and supervises and coordinates staff and activities, as assigned, within the Finance Department.

Works under the general supervision of the Finance Director.

Exercises direct supervision over Accountant, Accountant II and Senior Accountant, with general supervision or oversight by the Finance Director. May assume duties and responsibilities of the Finance Director during his or her absence.

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)

Assists with or assumes management responsibility for the administration and operation of the Finance Department programs and activities assigned. Specific areas of responsibility include Accounts Payable and Receivable;
Payroll;
Capital Assets;
Purchasing; and General Ledger.

• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; completes formal and informal performance reviews; provides management, supervision and direction, including delegating and assigning projects and tasks to subordinates; identifies, provides and/or coordinates staff training and development; works with employees to correct deficiencies; administers appropriate performance counseling and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for oversight and maintenance of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Oversees the preparation of the monthly journal entries. Responsible for performing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Oversees and reviews/approves bi-weekly payroll; approves weekly accounts payable and purchase requisitions.
• Assists with the Capital Improvement Plan and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
• Coordinates activities of the independent annual audit; responds to auditor inquiries and requests for information; assists in the preparation of the financial statements and ensures conformity with GFOA certificate program.
• Assists with the annual budget and ensures conformity with State Statutes and GFOA certificate program, as applicable.
• Assists with the long-term financial plan.
• Assists with updating and implementing financial policies and procedures.
• Performs technical financial and accounting functions and complex account reconciliations.
• Compose, prepare and review a variety of documents including technical reports and letters, memoranda, specifications, proposals and other related correspondence.
• Performs financial research, studies and analysis.
• Performs in a back-up capacity for payroll, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, cash receipts and accounts receivable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Attend City Commission meetings as necessary.
• May serve as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
• Attends all staff meetings and departmental meetings as required.

• (A) Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business or public administration or a closely related field.
• (B) Minimum of five (5) years of professional finance/accounting experience OR successful completion of the CPA exam and a minimum of two (2) years of public accounting experience.
• (C) Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.
• (D) Must possess a valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.

• Budgetary, accounting and reporting procedures and systems.
• Public finance and fiscal planning; internal control procedures.
• Purchasing methods and procedures;
  Payroll and accounts payable functions;
  Procurement laws and ordinances governing the purchase of goods and services.
• Personal computers and associated word processing, spreadsheets and database software; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills; effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.

Research financial data and prepare reports and statements with that data; perform detailed financial analysis.