JOB TITLE
Director of Finance
COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION
City of Kenai
SALARY RANGE
$110,736 - $146,169
RELOCATION REQUIRED
Yes
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION
Exempt; salary
CLOSING DATE
02/10/2023
WEBSITE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction and supervision of the City Manager, the Finance Director manages the City’s Finance Department, including overseeing financial reporting, accounting, grant reporting, utility, special district billing, budget development, payroll, investments, information technology, per
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Manage all Finance Department services and activities, including accounting, budget, financial reporting, payroll, utility billing, investments, grants, and information technology.
2. Develop and direct the implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
3. Advise the City Manager and the City Council in all matters relating to the financial affairs of the City, including taxation policy, adequacy of fund balances and reserves, employee benefit programs, utility rates, and investment policies.
4. Prepare and administer budgets; compile and analyze data; work with other department heads to achieve City objectives. Prepare ordinances and resolutions for fund appropriations and budget transfers.
5. Select, train, supervise, evaluate and schedule the work of employees in accordance with City personnel policies.
6. Oversee annual and other financial audits; work with outside auditors; identify issues and solve problems; ensure compliance with established accounting standards. Prepare the comprehensive annual financial report.
7. Oversee the investment of City funds in accordance with codes and other requirements; direct and manage the services of outside financial advisors.
8. Review contracts and agreements for leases, land sales, consultants, and other services. Serve as the City’s procurement officer as directed.
9. Oversee the preparation of accounting records for special assessment districts, including project costing, participant billing and collection, and lien management on affected properties.
10. Oversee payroll, benefits, and other wage and salary related records and systems. Review payroll requests and timesheet submissions. Oversee health insurance and other benefit programs. Coordinate activities with the City’s Human Resources staff.
11. Attend City Council meetings and other work sessions as required.
12. Attend and participate in professional training and attend conferences and meetings to keep current with respect to new trends and developments in accounting field.
13. Perform job duties with minimal or no supervision.
14. Have the physical ability to perform essential job functions.
15. Have regular, reliable, and predictable attendance at work.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the City Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field.
2. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting.
3. The applicant (or employee after hire) must pass a background check, including a criminal background check and credit report in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
4. The employee must be available to work varying schedules including weekend days and evenings, and the employee may be asked to respond to emergency call outs when available.
CONTACT AND OTHER INFORMATION
Applicants must complete an online application. All applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter as attachments to their application.