Assistant Finance Director

Assistant Finance Director

The Assistant Finance Director will assist the Finance Director in managing the personnel and General Ledger operations of the Finance Department.

An employee in this class serves as the assistant to the Town Finance Director by assisting the department in managing and overseeing the full range of municipal financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing and financial reporting. This position will is responsible for supervising finance staff, coordinating day-to-day departmental activities, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations. The Assistant Finance Director contributes to the preparation of the town's annual budget, assists with the annual audit, and helps develop and implement financial policies and internal controls to promote fiscal accountability and transparency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists the Finance Director with developing and implementing policies and internal control procedures related to Town financial record keeping.
• Monitors, reviews and reconciles the general ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable registers.
• Maintain the fixed asset system, to include proper identification of assets, corresponding depreciation schedule, title files, and fixed asset tags.
• Oversee recording and depositing of funds owed to and collected by the Town.
• Assists the Finance Director with the preparation of the Town's financial reports.
• Assists the Finance Director with the Town's annual audit process with the outside auditors.
• Responds to inquiries pertaining to the Town's financial records.
• Communicates with other departments to report and resolve financial problems.
• Assists departments with RFP / RFQ creation and process, including procurement.
• Consults with department managers to develop system solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
• Responsible for monitoring the progress and payment schedules for all capital projects.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates.
• Assume the duties of Finance Director during absences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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