Finance Director

Overview

Under general direction, oversees and administers the finance functions for the Village of Ruidoso, including accounting, accounts payable, budgeting, data processing, investing, purchasing, grants, contracts, and utility billing. Regular work hours are 8 am to 5 pm, however hours will be determined by whatever is necessary to do a quality job. This may include some nights and weekends. This position entails considerable initiative and independent judgment and the ability to work with others to accomplish program goals and objectives and integration of program.

This is an exempt position.

• Manages accounting and financial reporting for all funds, departments, divisions, and programs; accounts payable; purchasing; and utility billing. Establishes, maintains, and recommends financial controls, policies and procedures in accordance with state and municipal statutes and ordinances. Performs higher level accounting functions and handles the issuance, payment, and arbitrage requirements for bonds.
• Manages the investment of Village assets in accordance with state statutes and cash flow projections and allocates Village investment dollars among local financial institutions.
• Sets up collateral requirements and investment agreements with each bank.
• Selects investment instruments for municipal funds, including U.S. Treasury obligations, repurchase agreements, certificates of deposit, and shares of the New Mexico local government investment pool.
• Prepares and develops all financial reports including special financial and budgetary reports and presentations upon request from Village Manager/Deputy Village Manager.
• Reviews revenue and expenditure reports, makes journal entries, and verifies accounts.
• Manages, prepares, monitors, and compiles the annual budget in accordance with stat statutes for the Village. Projects revenues for all funds.
• Assists Village Manager and Deputy Village Manager in reviewing and evaluating annual budget requests.
• Manages the Utility Billing functions. Develops and implements policies and procedures to advance the department's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Participates and provides support to the Internal Audit/Finance Committee.
• Manages the department’s safety issues, personnel, ordinances, and procedures. Hires, evaluates, promotes, and disciplines employees following established procedures and policy.
• Determines and recommends levels of staff and equipment needed to effectively provide services to the Village.
• Handles/oversees the resolution of departmental concerns in a timely manner.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to advance the department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Responds to inquiries, questions, and requests for information.
• Demonstrates leadership, independent thinking, and responsiveness.
• Ensures excellent customer service is provided to the public.
• Responsible for accurate completion and review of all performance evaluations of staff supervised by this position.
• Responsible for ensuring a productive and positive work environment.
• Ensures confidentiality of customers and coworkers.
• Notify the Deputy Village Manager and/or Village Manager of any real or perceived problems.

• Assists external auditors in annual audits and preparation of general-purpose financial statements.
• Maintains and reviews bond debt information including payment schedules and ensures necessary funds are available.
• Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth.
• Ensure that employees keep timesheets based on actual hours worked.
• Ensures that employee timesheets are submitted accurately and timely.
• Possess excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate personal computer within a Microsoft environment, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Communicates effectively with others and processes information effectively.
• Ensure that any on-the-job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
• Reports on any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Deputy Village Manager or Village…