Finance Director jobs in West Fargo, ND

• Ability to actively listen to others for understanding their needs and situations; ability to speak and write clearly.  Must be able to assertively control conversations and situations and quickly gather pertinent information.  Ability to read and understand correspondence, memoranda and directives.  Must be able to effectively represent the City Manager, the City and the department to the public and have the ability to give effective presentations to the City Council, City staff and the public.

• Must act in a decisive manner, using good judgement.  Ability to assess problems and situations; ability to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.  Ability to make sound, informed decisions as they relate to position, projects, supervision, etc.  Must effectively use analytical skills in decision making process on all financial matters, including both long and short-term decisions.

• Must be consistent in dealing with people; must be sensitive to other’s problems and concerns without direct involvement, must exclude personal biases from work performance; must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline; must have tact; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; and must have a positive attitude.  Must be able to effectively supervise the department.  Skill in successful negotiation of agreements, contracts and leases.

• Must have commitment to the organization; willingness to take initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence.  Must represent the City to others in a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in telephone and personal contact.  Ability to establish and maintain an effective and respected working relationship with the city manager, department heads, elected officials and other agencies.   Ability to work as a team member.   Must be a proactive advocate for departmental structure and the continual review and revision of the City’s organizational structure to advance the best interest of meeting the City’s service needs.

• Ability to produce quality, accurate and timely work.  Ability to detect and correct errors.  Ability to utilize work time properly and productively.

• Knowledge of general municipal operations and management practices.   Knowledge of principles and practices of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to municipal operations.  Knowledge and skill in computer systems.  Ability to formulate, initiate and administer policies and procedures.  Knowledge of municipal accounting, fund management and investment techniques.  Knowledge of enterprise accounting procedures, state laws/regulations and tax increment financing.

• Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media.   Ability to hear conversation over telephone or in a public meeting setting.
  

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.