Finance Jobs in Pompano Beach, FL

Job Description

Job Description

This is a highly responsible managerial and professional work in directing the activities of the Finance Department, which includes financial planning, budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, payroll, revenue administration, billing & collecting of special assessments and service charges for the City. The employee in this class oversees the City’s Utility Billing and is responsible for directing and coordinating budgeting, central accounting, treasury management, and the assessing, billing, and collecting of City revenues. Work extends to providing technical supervision to subordinates, as well as to participating in the formation of and execution of broad City financial policies. Subject to policy and legal requirements, the employee plans and develops all accounting and other fiscal operations. Work is carried on with considerable independence, but is subject to executive direction and review. An employee in this class must work effectively with and maintain communications with the City Manager, other department directors, representatives of other governmental jurisdictions, private consultants and contractors, and subordinate personnel. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, observations, and success in achieving established goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews general procedures, methods, and results of budget preparation and control, treasury management, accounting, payroll and revenue billing and collection.
• Confers with and advises subordinates concerning difficult work problems in the development and implementation of work procedures and policies.
• Participates in the analysis of City fiscal policies, interprets data and formulates recommendations for action by the City Manager and the City Commission.
• Supervises preparation of statements and reports on City financial affairs to the City Manager, the City Commission, department heads, and the general public; directs the preparation of revenue, expenditure, debt, cost, and other statements.
• Serves as financial advisor to the City Manager in the management of City’s investments to assure maximum return consistent with sound investment policies, management of revenues and expenditures, including financial forecasting and budget control.
• Advises the City Manager and City Commission of the necessity to issue bonds for various capital needs; plans, administers, directs, and coordinates the issuance of these bonds.
• Coordinates the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Reviews results of audits and is responsible for any required corrective actions.
• Prescribes accounting forms and procedures, supervises continuous audit of units handling cash, and maintaining accounting records.
• Performs such other duties as shown in pertinent sections of employment agreement.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of :

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be physically able to operate office and communication equipment, possess visual, auditory, and oral acuity and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. The position requires periods of sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors. Disclaimer The above information on this description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification.

Oral Interviews – Date and time to be determined (by invitation only) Submit application : Online : City of North Lauderdale Employment Opportunities https : / / selfservice.nlauderdale.org / MSS / employmentopportunities / or City of North Lauderdale - Human Resources Department 701 S.W. 71P stP Ave., North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Fax : (954) 724-6975 Website : City of North Lauderdale http : / / www.nlauderdale.org /