Assistant Finance Director

Salary : $95,180.80 - $147,513.60 Annually

Location : City of Midlothian, TX

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2324-00493

Department: Finance (14)

Opening Date: 07/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary

Starting Hiring Salary: $95,180.80 - 121,347.20, annually

Under general direction, this position supervises the Accounting staff. Oversees debt analysis, structuring of bond issues, investments and cash management, and month-end and year-end closing processes. Serves as the financial grant administrator for the City.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for managing month-end and year-end closings, and prepares reports for management.
  
• Responsible for daily operations of the Accounting staff.
  
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned employees.
  
• Supervises the accurate preparation and timely distribution of the monthly financial reports and general ledger.
  
• Coordinates weekly accounts payable cycle, accounts receivable, and maintenance of the City's fixed assets system.
  
• Assumes responsibilities of the Finance Director in their absence, including the preparation of agenda items and supporting documents for City Council meetings.
  
• Provides support to other departments and may lead projects utilizing certain non-subordinate Finance Department staff.
  
• Prepares and plans audit field work and work papers for the City and component units.
  
• Prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City and component units.
  
• Monitors transaction postings for all funds and accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP.
  
• Reviews and reconciles revenues on quarterly basis.
  
• Records and reconciles tax payments.
  
• Responsible for city investments and cash management.
  
• Assists the Director in debt analysis and structuring.
  
• Assists with evaluations of bond issues and tracking of bond funds.
  
• Monitors, tracks, and reports grant funds.
  
• Tracks for single audit compliance.
  
• Creates and submits various state and federal reports.
  
• Administrator of online banking, FEMA, and Federal Forfeiture fund reporting portals.
  
• Serves on the Emergency Management team for the City.
  
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting is required.

Minimum of four years of municipal finance experience, including two years of supervisory experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis, methods of budget analysis and control, fiscal impact, performance indicators, and accounting theory, practices, and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of mainframe accounting systems used to gather, compile, and extract information.
  
• Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems, regulations governing fiscal record keeping, and capital improvement systems.
  
• Skill in the use of INCODE financial system is preferred.
  
• Must possess ability to examine and verify financial documents and reports.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to present financial information to citizens and City Council.
  
• Ability to prepare a variety of financial reports and analyses.
  
• Knowledge and skill in the use of automated management information systems.
  
• Knowledge of grant reporting and federal filing of emergency funds.
  
• Understanding of operation and management of online banking.
  
• Ability to effectively supervise staff in a proactive, appropriate, and productive manner.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, city officials, and the general public.
  
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.

Special Requirements
May be required to work nights and weekends.

Licenses & Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.

Work Environment
Work primarily performed in climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Position requires some lifting up to 10 pounds. Physical demands are sedentary in nature but include walking, standing, reaching, and bending. Work may cause light fatigue of eyes and fingers because of routine use of motor senses.

The City of Midlothian is proud to offer a competitive benefit package to all our full-time employees. Insurance coverage begins on your first day.

Insurance:
Medical
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

Dental
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

Vision
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

Life
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x employee salary plus $10,000 up to $150,000. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.

Retirement:
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Full time employees are required participate in the statewide retirement pension program. Employees contribute 7% of their gross earns and the City matches their contributions at a 2:1 ratio. For more information, contact TMRS at

Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Mission Square Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.

Other Benefits:
Vacation
All full-time employees accrue vacation hours each pay period, based on longevity. Vacation hours begin accruing on your first day, but cannot be used until the pay period following six-month probationary period.

Sick Leave
All full-time employees accrue sick hours each pay period, with unlimited accrual bank limit. Sick hours begin accruing on your first day, but cannot be used until the pay period following six-month probationary period.

Holidays
Employees receive 11 paid holidays and 1 personal days per year.

01

Are you a current employee with the City of Midlothian?

• Yes
• No

02

What best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than a bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03

Is your degree in accounting, finance, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your current accounting experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7 years or more

05

What best describes your municipal finance experience?

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5-7 years
• 7 years or more

06

What best describes your experience as a supervisor?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5 years or more

07

Do you have experience preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience with Incode software?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to work flexible hours, including attending various meetings outside of regular business hours?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you currently possess the following certifications (valid and current)?

• Governmental Finance Officer (GFOA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Governmental Finance Officer (GFOA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications
• I do not currently possess any of these certifications.

11

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No, but I understand that I am required to possess a valid driver's license as a term of employment for this position.
• No

12

The city's standard for driving positions requires employees to not have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in two (2) years. Do you currently have more than two (2) traffic citation convictions in the past two (2) years?

• Yes
• No

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