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Under general direction of the City Manager, oversees and coordinates all activities and functions for areas of responsibility to include general ledger, financial reporting, fixed assets, capital projects, taxes, and budgeting. Establishes, maintains and drives continuous improvement of internal accounting and administrative controls for safeguarding of the City's assets. The director must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in planning and directing the fiscal control system. Work is performed in accordance with established municipal finance procedures, local ordinances and Texas General Statutes governing the responsibilities of local government accountants. The Director will coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies as necessary and will provide administrative support to the City Manager and Mayor at a high level normally associated with the municipal responsibilities of a Department Head.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and organizes the disbursement and accounting of municipal funds, billing, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Serves as Chief Financial Officer and principal financial advisor to the City Manager and Mayor; provides leadership, direction, and guidance in financial strategies and priorities; evaluates and analyzes financial data and develops solutions to ensure the City's financial health.
• Works with the City Manager in the formulation of City financial policies.
• Manages receipt and investment of City revenues.
• Oversees and participates in risk management functions.
• Coordinates preparation of the general operating and capital improvements budgets along with necessary tax notices and calculation of the tax rate.
• Reviews departmental budget requests for accuracy and justification of resource allocation and expenditures.
• Reviews and monitors ongoing administration of budget, monitors revenues and expenditures.
• Reviews budget system and financial conditions and develops methods of improvement.
• Record, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles governing Public Sector financial management.
• Directs timely month-end and year-end closing processes of financial information.
• Coordinates the completion of accounting projects as directed by the City Manager.
• Prepares council presentations relating to accounting, tax and budgeting.
• Coordinates and develops quarterly and annual financial reports, to include the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit if required, in compliance with the governmental accounting and auditing and financial reporting standards.
• Assists the auditors during the annual audit of City financial records; follows up on findings to improve financial systems.
• Prepares and reviews filings required by other governmental agencies to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Invest and monitor the City's financial assets in accordance with the City's Investment Policy and State Law.
• Performs fiscal analysis, trend analysis, revenue forecasting, debt service planning, capital budgeting and planning, financial reporting, and related financial management tasks.
• Maintains knowledge of information and system relevant to the entire billing process; provides backup to areas of the billing process as needed and directed; prepares and distributes monthly billing statements as required.
• Provides back up and assistance with customers’ various needs around utility and billing; addresses any questions or concerns or directs the request to the appropriate person; handles all general inquiries regarding general City questions.
• Issues work orders for utility service connection, disconnection, or repairs; dispatch utility service crews to implement service; follows all department policy and process; logs and maintains accurate files as required.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Supervises two utility clerks, one finance clerk, and one financial analyst.

Education & Experience

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. Example combinations include:

• A bachelor's degree, or higher is preferred, from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field;
• The minimum education requirement is an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related field;
• At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional municipal finance position including three years of supervisory administrative responsibility;
• Financial management experience in a governmental agency is required.

Salary & Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Flex spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dalhart, TX 79022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Dalhart TX United States

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