MAJOR DUTIES: Supervises or coordinates supervision of Finance Department staff. Coordinates and reviews all accounting functions of the city; facilitates the preparation of the ACFR; coordinates the annual audit; prepares forecasts; implements new financial standards; prepares and updates financial policies; facilitates daily accounting issues. Preparation, calculation, and communication property tax levy, water rates, and sewer rates. Prepares the annual budget, reapportionments, and mid-year budgets; prepares trend analysis of all revenues and expenditures; monitors budget for compliance. Researches and analyzes finance department work processes for efficiency and effectiveness; assesses performance and implements improvements. Coordinates, manages and monitors cash and debt management. Coordinates city debt issuance for capital improvement projects; coordinates, monitors, and reviews economic development documents and debt. Serves as the communication liaison between the Finance Department and other departments; schedules interdepartmental meetings; coordinates shared goals and objectives with other departments. Communicates new or changing issues to citizens, customers, and the council. Performs other related duties as assigned. Builds and maintains tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public. Fosters and contributes to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: o Knowledge of governmental accounting standards. o Knowledge of finance and budget principles, practices, and standards. o Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, economics, revenue trending, and forecasts. o Knowledge of debt and cash management. o Knowledge of state and local laws, regulations, and codes. o Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques. o Skill in project management. o Skill in the operation of computers, various software programs, and other standard office equipment. o Skill in contract administration. o Skill in the interpretation of state and local laws, regulations, and codes. o Skill in oral and written communication. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Bachelor's degree work in Business, Finance and Accounting required. 2) Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or Certified Public Accountant preferred. 3) Minimum of ten years' experience in Finance or Accounting field required and five years of supervisory experience required. 4) Previous government accounting experience preferred. 5) Ability to be bonded.