Deputy Director, Finance
Apply NowCompany: City of St. Augustine, FL
Location: Saint Augustine, FL 32084
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Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : 50 Bridge Street, St. Augustine
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400058
Department: Finance
Division: Finance Administration
Opening Date: 08/08/2024
Description
Pay Grade: G34
Pay Range: DOQ (estimated minimum $80,000, final salary will depending on qualifications)
Management level position reporting to the Director involving personnel management, independent judgment and decision-making over financial, municipal and administrative operations with the ability to interface with all levels of City employees as well as the general public. The Deputy Director is responsible for the efficient and effective management, operation, coordination, direction and evaluation of the Finance Department which includes the Accounting and Customer Service Divisions. Assists the Director and acts as the Director in his/her absence.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college with a four-year degree in accounting, or related field with course work in accounting. Masters' degree preferred. CGFO designation or ability to obtain within one years of hire. CPA designation preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Accounting experience preferably in a municipal environment or an equivalent combination of related graduate-level education and experience. Thorough knowledge of professional accounting practices, modern office procedures and practices and proficiency with all major computerized business applications. Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public. Strong written and oral communications skills.
Driver's License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver's License Classification E .
Supplemental Information
The physical demands representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position is mostly sedentary, but the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and occasionally stoop and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information courteously, effectively, and promptly with the public and City staff.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including paid health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, long-term disability, and up to 13 paid holidays. The City offers 2 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, which accrues bi-weekly from your first day of work. In addition, the City provides 24 hours of time off for wellness and family, plus $300 per quarter in wellness or childcare reimbursements for non-probationary, full-time employees.
Furthermore, the City pays out accrued leave at 100% for non-probationary employees who leave in good standing and provide a minimum of 2 weeks notice. While there are limits on the vacation leave paid, it is at a minimum of 480 hours and there is no limit on the sick leave paid out. The City also offers an option for employees to cash out up to 2 weeks of sick leave, twice per year (per policy).
Supplemental insurance such as accident, cancer, hospital, etc. is also available.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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1. Did you graduate from an accredited college with a four-year degree in accounting, or related field with course work in accounting? 2. Do you have a Masters' degree?3. Do you have or can you obtain your CGFO designation within one years of hire?4. Do you have your CPA designation?5. If you do not have your CPA, are you working towards this?
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Location : 50 Bridge Street, St. Augustine
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400058
Department: Finance
Division: Finance Administration
Opening Date: 08/08/2024
Description
Pay Grade: G34
Pay Range: DOQ (estimated minimum $80,000, final salary will depending on qualifications)
Management level position reporting to the Director involving personnel management, independent judgment and decision-making over financial, municipal and administrative operations with the ability to interface with all levels of City employees as well as the general public. The Deputy Director is responsible for the efficient and effective management, operation, coordination, direction and evaluation of the Finance Department which includes the Accounting and Customer Service Divisions. Assists the Director and acts as the Director in his/her absence.
Examples of Duties
- Directs all Finance personnel and operations including annual evaluations. Supervises staff and takes corrective action as necessary. Prioritizes, organizes and delegates appropriate tasks to accounting personnel and the Customer Service Supervisor.
- Consults with the independent auditor and prepares for the fiscal year-end audit. When completed, prepares the fiscal year-end Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with the Director.
- Develops the annual budget for the Department and reviews its status on a monthly basis. Assists the Director with the annual budget process for the City.
- Oversees the Customer Service Division including reconciling all utility accounts to the general ledger monthly including assessments and applications and the receipt of money for occupational licenses. May confer with customers regarding delinquent bills and other complaint situations, which are unable to be resolved at the division level.
- Maintains reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts of the general ledger.
- Administers and maintains ERP system permissions, upgrades and new modules.
- Administers the payroll system including, reports, checks and tax returns.
- Prepares financial presentations for the City Commission, supervisors, boards and the general public as requested.
- Performs internal audit functions to ensure the assets of the City are safeguarded through effective internal controls.
- Responsible for investigating complaints involving the divisions.
- Acts as the Director in his/her absence and performs other duties as required.
Typical Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college with a four-year degree in accounting, or related field with course work in accounting. Masters' degree preferred. CGFO designation or ability to obtain within one years of hire. CPA designation preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Accounting experience preferably in a municipal environment or an equivalent combination of related graduate-level education and experience. Thorough knowledge of professional accounting practices, modern office procedures and practices and proficiency with all major computerized business applications. Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public. Strong written and oral communications skills.
Driver's License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver's License Classification E .
Supplemental Information
The physical demands representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position is mostly sedentary, but the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and occasionally stoop and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information courteously, effectively, and promptly with the public and City staff.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including paid health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, long-term disability, and up to 13 paid holidays. The City offers 2 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, which accrues bi-weekly from your first day of work. In addition, the City provides 24 hours of time off for wellness and family, plus $300 per quarter in wellness or childcare reimbursements for non-probationary, full-time employees.
Furthermore, the City pays out accrued leave at 100% for non-probationary employees who leave in good standing and provide a minimum of 2 weeks notice. While there are limits on the vacation leave paid, it is at a minimum of 480 hours and there is no limit on the sick leave paid out. The City also offers an option for employees to cash out up to 2 weeks of sick leave, twice per year (per policy).
Supplemental insurance such as accident, cancer, hospital, etc. is also available.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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1. Did you graduate from an accredited college with a four-year degree in accounting, or related field with course work in accounting? 2. Do you have a Masters' degree?3. Do you have or can you obtain your CGFO designation within one years of hire?4. Do you have your CPA designation?5. If you do not have your CPA, are you working towards this?
- Yes, to first question only.
- Yes to Master's degree.
- Yes to questions 1 or 2, plus question 3.
- Yes to questions 1 - 4.
- Yes to questions 1 - 3 and 5.
- No to all of the above but have municipal accounting experience.
- No to all of the above but willing to learn.
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