Note that salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications of selected candidate.

This position is a senior-level job that requires considerable work experience and highly developed skills. It requires experience and knowledge of the job, and the ability to handle difficult situations and to identify and solve problems. The Deputy Chief Financial Officer has considerable decision-making authority, and provides strategic financial guidance and recommendations to the CFO and other executive team leaders to help achieve the city’s goals and objectives. Responsibilities include assisting the Chief Financial Officer by providing management oversight, including developing, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures of the following divisions of the Finance Department – Accounting and Auditing activities, Grants Administration, and Utility Billing.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible for management oversight of the Accounting and Auditing, Grants Administration, and Utility Billing divisions of the Finance Department.
Responsible for developing and/or review, implementing, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Responsible for evaluating and implementing workflow process improvements to achieve efficiency and cost-savings.
Foster a high-performance culture within the Finance Department and other city departments.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development of the Finance team.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the annual external financial audit. Ability to work effectively with external auditors.
Responsible for management oversight of the preparation of financial statements and related notes for the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (CAFR).
Responsible for management oversight of the annual year-end financial system close out process ensuring all general ledger reconcilements, accruals, and various year-end adjustments and entries are accurate and complete.
Serve as an Investment Officer and ensures accurate recording and reporting of the City’s Investments.
Assist the CFO with the City’s annual budget preparation and execution, including the Capital Improvement Program.
Attend City Council Meeting, external committee or board meetings as needed and make formal presentations as required and as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
Assist the CFO with Finance Department responsibilities associated with development agreements.
Oversee treasury and cash management, including cash flow forecasting and banking relationships.
Monitor financial transactions of the City to ensure proper accounting of public funds; make recommendations to improve procedures and accountability.
Lead the development and execution of the city’s financial strategy, policies, and procedures.
Establish and maintain a robust internal controls framework to safeguard the city’s assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Assure that state and national standard accounting procedures, such as GAAP are maintained.
Oversee and review the internal audit function for the Finance Department.
Assist with the city’s bi-weekly payroll process as needed.
Responsible for supervising direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assigning, and directing work, writing and delivering performance reviews, addressing complaints or problems.
Act as a key liaison for financial matters with other departments, external auditors, financial advisors, and financial institutions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
Minimum of eight years of full-time accounting, finance, and other related experience.
Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of twelve years of full-time accounting, finance and other related experience.
Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.

Required Certificate and Licenses

Valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent from any other US state.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using advanced budgeting and forecasting software and financial accountings systems in government organizations.
Master’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
Experience in accounting and finance working for a city, state, or county.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO).
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable; methods and practices of governmental accounting.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Proficient in using Microsoft applications (including Word and Excel).
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate with the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with public officials, superiors, subordinates.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in directing the activities of a complex and diverse organization.
Ability to plan and schedule operations.
Analyze situations and adopt quick, effect, and reasonable courses of action. Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and arms, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

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