Description

A City application must be completed to be considered a candidate. Online applications are accepted at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/princetontx.

Essential Functions:

• Reviews financial data to monitor operating activity to recommend and help put in place efficiency and effectiveness.
•  Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and budget variance analyses. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting processes.
• Collaborate with the CFO in developing annual budgets, forecasting financial performance, and monitoring budgetary compliance. Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage all external audits, including but not limited to the preparation of necessary documents, year-end work documents and schedules.
• Report (A.C.F.R.). Books year-end adjusting journal entries and reconciles the general ledger to the ACFR.
• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate the organization's financial performance, identify trends, and assess financial risks and opportunities. Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Monitors professional standards, develops policies, coordinates activities.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining internal control procedures to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy of financial records, and mitigate financial risks.
• Research and trouble shoot system related problems dealing with daily, monthly, and annual processes and reports.
• Monitor compliance with internal control policies and procedures and recommend enhancements as needed.
• Manage internal and external audit activities, including the preparation of audit schedules, responses to audit inquiries, and implementation of audit recommendations. Ensure compliance with audit requirements and deadlines.
• Oversee grants management activities, including grant budgeting, reporting, compliance monitoring, and reimbursement requests. Ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulations and maintain accurate grant records.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve financial transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to finance department staff. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff as needed.
• Coordinates meetings with City department and division managers to coordinate handling accounting procedures.
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives and provide financial expertise and analysis to support organizational goals and objectives. Assist in the development of long-term financial strategies and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Texas purchasing laws
• Knowledge of theories and principles of governmental accounting as promulgated by Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures
• Effective organization skills and problem solving
• Skills in solving complicated mathematics such as Business Math, simple Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics
• Skill in tracking, monitoring and reviewing various reports.
• Ability to gather and analyze data and draw conclusions and present data and other information in a clear and precise manner.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with vendors, managers, employees, and other agencies.
• Able to handle tasks with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to balance a variety of duties, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Possess demonstrated ability of personal computer operations within a Windows Microsoft environment, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to understand and carry out instruction and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.

Requirements

A City application must be completed to be considered a candidate. Online applications are accepted at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/princetontx.

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation preferred. Four years’ experience in a professional level accounting position, preferably in a municipality. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License, Have and maintain professional, inviting, and friendly demeanor. Ability to pass a background check, and pre-employment drug screening.