Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class
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.

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the general laws and administrative policies governing municipal finance and budgetary practices
  and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and of standard office and accounting equipment.
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing financial operations of the Town.
• Ability to formulate and install standard accounting methods, controls, procedures, forms and records.
• Ability to prepare informative financial reports.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor staff.
• Ability to evaluate work performed by subordinates.
• Ability to communicate complex financial issues orally and in writing.
• Effective time management, leadership, organizational operations.
• Reading and interpreting ordinances, contracts, and legislation
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to speaking to the public and give effective presentations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating a computer and related software.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field required,
  and
• Four (4) + years’ experience directly related to municipal government or similar public sector, and
• Certified Local Government Finance Officer highly desirable, or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.