Finance Director

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Position Overview:  The City of Altoona has an opportunity for a Finance Director, as a full-time exempt position.  The typical work schedule is 8am-4:30pm (Monday through Friday) with some evening availability.  This is an on-site position and has a wage range from $130,104.00- $186,492.80.

Day to Day Job Functions:

• Participate, plan, implement and direct various financial statutory imposed and related administrative functions of the city including: budget preparation, budget reporting, revenue estimation, investment of funds, payment of bills and payroll and utility billing.
• Maintains the safe custody of all City funds: maintains an accurate record of funds, receipts, disbursements, payroll, special assessments, and debt service obligations: deposit funds; and reconciles and certifies cash, investments, receipts, and disbursements by fund.
• Attends City Council and other designated meetings to present financial, operational, and related reports pertaining to governmental operations.
• Develops and implements financial policy, procedures, rules, regulations, program, systems, operations, goals, and objectives.
• Develops and executes a strategy for the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), including management of TIF debt, financial incentives, rebate programs, state certifications and annual reporting requirements.
• Provide administrative support for the Mayor, Council and Administrator.
• Provide input regarding future financial planning for the City including capital improvements and planning, financing, equipment, staffing recommendations and development and operational planning.
• Oversees the preparation of a variety of financial reports summarizing revenues and expenditures as well as budget and fund balances.
• Assure that all work performed in the finance department meets the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, and efficiency.
• Assist with the selection, orientation, training, performance management, and discipline of employees in the Finance Department in accordance with City policy.
• Review, mediate and resolve Finance department personnel problems.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Public Administration; MBA a plus.
• 2-4 years of leadership experience.
• 2-4 years of accounting and finance experience.
• Governmental agency or municipality accounting experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience including financial statements, GAAP, budgeting, financial analysis, tax, financial and regulatory reporting.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s license
• Must be insurable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to take initiative and work efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with intermittent direct supervision.
• Strong management skills: ability to lead, mentor, counsel and develop others.
• Strong software skills - Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Tyler Technology platforms.
• Knowledge of payroll and employee benefit administration.
• Ability to deal professionally, confidentially, and tactfully with employees, management, citizens, bankers, and other business associates of the Company.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication and listening.
• Problem-solving, sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Accurate mathematical skills.
• Ability to concentrate in a diverse work setting.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using various software programs for word processing, permits, and zoning enforcement operations.
• Perform job functions adhering to safety guidelines and policies set for by the administration and/or supervisor.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws, pension requirements.
• Knowledge of office equipment, including telephone, photocopier, laser printers, personal computers, etc.

 Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Long periods of sitting.
• Ongoing contact with the public in this setting always has the potential for dealing with irate customers and the public when they have a complaint regarding city services.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a medical exam including a drug and alcohol screen and complete background check including a credit check prior to beginning work.

The City of Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about five miles from Des Moines. Altoona houses approximately 20,000 residents and is one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area.  We offer many large city amenities but with small town quality and convenience. Altoona hosts beautiful recreational trails, parks, an abundance of shopping and restaurant opportunities, and our entertainment is renown.

They City of Altoona is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.