Director Of Finance

We are currently seeking: A Director of Finance to join our team. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, manage, and direct the operations and activities of the City's Finance Department; provide financial advice to the City Manager and City Council; ensure the City's compliance with financial regulatory requirements; oversee the preparation of financial records and reports; negotiate and administer contracts;

oversee the administration of grant funding; respond to public inquiries and complaints; and supervise assigned personnel. Reports to the Assistant City Manager/CFO.

• Provides financial advice and recommendations to the City Manager and City Council.
• Directs and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department including:
  • Accounting (payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, etc.)
  • Budget administration
  • Treasury
  • Internal audit
  • Financial reporting
  • Purchasing
  • Utility and miscellaneous billing and receipts
  • Financial Systems
• Monitors and ensures the City's compliance with all regulatory requirements governing municipal accounting and finance activities.
• Leads and/or participates in the development, implementation, and administration of the City's finance policies and procedures; establishes departmental goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Directs the development and administration of the City's annual budget; monitors and authorizes expenditure; reviews and authorizes budget amendments.
• Oversees and/or participates in the preparation of numerous financial records, statements, and reports.
• Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts; monitors and ensures compliance with contract requirements; provides oversight for the administration of grant funding.
• Serves as primary liaison with external auditors; oversees annual financial audits and ACFR preparation.
• Establishes, maintains, and continuously evaluates the City's system of internal financial controls to safeguard assets, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, promote operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Develops multi-year financial forecasts and sustainability models.
• Assesses long-term fiscal impacts of policy decisions, growth, and capital investments.
• Oversees the issuance and management of municipal debt, including bonds, notes, and other financing instruments.
• Coordinates capital improvement financing and long-term financial planning.
• Develops and maintains the City's debt management policies.
• Responsible for managing the City's investment portfolios, including policies, and acts as Investment Officer.
• Serves as Corporate Treasurer for City's Development Corporation.
• Serves on City of San Angelo Firemen's Relief and Retirement Board.
• Monitors and evaluates federal and state legislative and regulatory actions affecting municipal finance, taxation, revenue authority, debt issuance, grants, and financial reporting; assesses fiscal impacts and advises executive leadership and elected officials accordingly.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Attends and participates in City Council, departmental, and/or other types of meetings with outside agencies, community organizations, and the general public.
• Addresses complex or escalated public financial inquiries and concerns; facilitates the timely and effective resolution of citizen complaints.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports and documentation related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Directing the City's financial operations.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements governing municipal financial activities.
• Developing and administering municipal budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Negotiating and administering contracts and overseeing the administration of grant funding.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining a variety of financial records, reports, and documentation.
• Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff, City departments and officials, outside agencies, local businesses, community groups, vendors, and the general public.
• Responding to public inquiries and complaints regarding a variety of financial matters.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; and seven years' experience directing municipal financial operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's…