Finance Director

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Finance Director

Salary

$123,053.01 - $180,419.82 Annually

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

B001 10-24 LD

Department

Finance

Opening Date

10/09/2024

Closing Date

11/11/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

• Description

• Benefits

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Nature of Work

Plans, directs, and coordinates municipal financial activities to ensure a fiscally sound governmental organization that meets, or exceeds, all legal and ethical requirements and generally accepted financial management principles.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Light physical demands; frequent use of a personal computer and standard office equipment; travel to various work and meeting locations.

WORK SITUATION FACTORS

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-Time, Exempt

This position is a grade DR36.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees, directs, and manages all financial matters for the City; develops and implements financial strategies to accomplish strategic goals; evaluates and analyzes issues to recommend and implement solutions; determines scope and priorities of projects and implements measures to support present and future needs.

• Directs, oversees, and manages operations and sections consisting of treasury, disbursements, accounting, and procurement through effective staff management, resource allocation, and development and implementation of sound fiscal policies and practices to meet established objectives.

• Oversees preparation and management of financial and advisory contracts, bond counsel contracts, bond ratings, presentations, debt costs, external auditor contracts and other financial agreements, contracts, services, and investments to ensure consistency and compliance with established rules, policies, and procedures; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines.

• Manages, facilitates, and coordinates assigned staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; develops goals, objectives, and priorities to appropriately assign resources, tasks, and projects.

• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and issues; reviews work in progress in order to anticipate technical and management problems; provides for proper training and development of staff; implements corrective actions, provides counseling, coaching, and conducts performance evaluations; provides leadership, direction, and guidance to ensure staff compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Collects and analyzes data to prepare and present various special and recurring reports for state and federal agencies, management, elected officials, and the public to provide accurate and timely information related to financial issues and areas of political interest, or concern; maintains regulatory compliance by keeping current on industry trends, regulations, and legislative issues; identifies areas of concern for management and City Council for review and potential action.

• Develops, implements, and monitors department budget, approves budget expenditures; prepares and reviews operational analyses of program costs, revenue streams, fees, and revenue enhancement opportunities; coordinates with state and federal agencies to obtain funding assistance and to ensure compliance with the monitoring and handling of federal funds.

• Serves as a member of the City's Management Team; coordinates with other units to integrate projects, develop policy, and update procedures; provides input to the management team to improve the level and quality of City services; participates in formulating fiscal policy on behalf of the City Manager and City Council.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field AND seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management and review, accounting or budget, including work in a governmental setting. Four (4) years of qualifying experience must be in an administrative role supervising staff. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid driver’s license may be preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant professional designations or certifications may be preferred. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the services provided; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules related to municipal accounting, finance, fiscal controls, and governmental financial reporting; investment theory, principles and practices of fund management; bonding issues, regulations, and sales, record keeping and records management; generally accepted accounting and auditing principles related to public sector financial administration; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) standards, policies and procedures; Federal and state grant and special fund accounting regulations, procedures, and standards; principles and practices of administrative management, cost accounting, utility accounting, debt management, procurement, budgeting, strategic planning and effective employee supervision; business and personal computers, and software applications; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet deadlines and to ensure achievement of goals and objectives; research and compile applicable information and maintain accurate records; analyze trends and statistical information to prepare, and present accurate, timely, and reliable reports on financial, governmental, and economic data containing findings and/or recommendations; analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and recommend and implement appropriate strategy; read, understand, interpret, and ensure compliance with a variety of standards, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing related activities, programs, and functions; assess and prioritize multiple projects and demands; communicate appropriately and effectively orally and in writing; firmly and impartially supervise, coach, counsel, mentor, lead and direct the activities of staff; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; respond timely and effectively to issues of concern; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, elected officials, other agencies, and the public to appropriately address, resolve, prevent, or minimize issues and items of concern.

Skills in: reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; effectively managing and leading staff and delegating tasks; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.

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01

Are you a current City of Las Cruces employee? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process).

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have, at a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field? (If you fail to include this information under the education section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

• Yes

• No

  03

  I understand and accept that if my response is "YES" to the question above, I agree to provide proof of the required degree and/or transcript (official or unofficial) if recommended for the position.

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have, at a minimum, seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in financial management and review, accounting or budget, including work in a governmental setting? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered "YES" to the question above, does that experience include at least four (4) years in an administrative role supervising staff? (If you fail to include this information under the work experience section of your application, you may be disqualified from the process.)

• Yes

• No

  06

  A valid driver's license is preferred. Do you meet the preference?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered "yes" to the previous question above, please indicate the type of license, license number, expiration date, any restrictions or endorsements, and the state that issued the license. If none, type N/A.

  08

  This position has a preference for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant professional designations or certifications. Do you meet this preference?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you answered "yes" to Question #8, please list the type of designation(s) or certification(s) you hold. If none, type N/A.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Las Cruces

Address

P.O. Box 20000Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88004

Phone

575-528-3100575-528-3100

Website

http://www.lascruces.gov

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