Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Supervise, manage, and coordinate all accounting and financial reporting division programs, operations. and workflows; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; oversee financial software systems across the City; and provide solutions to technical accounting issues and complex administrative support to the Deputy Finance Director.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Deputy Finance Director.
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory and professional staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Perform a variety of analytical duties in support of professional accounting functions; oversee and participate in the posting, balancing and reconciliation of the general ledger and subsidiary accounts; prepare year-end reconciliations and closing entries; audit assigned accounts; and prepare timely and accurate financial statements and documents.
2. Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the Division’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
3. Participate in the development and implementation of the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
4. Manage and lead the preparation and submittal of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; review assigned annual tax returns to established standards.
5. Coordinate the City’s external audit; ensure City compliance with audit policies and procedures; assist independent auditors; prepare audit worksheets and schedules in format required; provide requested documentation and explanation.
6. Develop, administer, and monitor the components of the financial software system including account structure, internal controls, security, reporting, and integration with other software systems and compliance with accounting standards.
7. Assist other departments in analysis of financial transactions and reconciliations of subsystems to the general ledger; ensure third party systems have proper integration with the financial management system.
8. Assess internal control environment, structure, and policies; review, develop, recommend, and implement internal financial policies, procedures, and controls.
9. Assist in the development and preparation of the City-wide budget; assist and provide support in the preparation, entry, and analysis of departmental budgets; provide analysis and review of the total organization budget; monitor and balance the budget for all funds; assist in the development of long-range financial plans.
10. Plan and research new accounting pronouncements issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and legal requirements; develop a process for implementing new standards into the workflow and financial statements.
11. Assist with investments, debt management, and cash flow management.
12. Perform other duties and complete special projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles of supervision and training.
Advanced Governmental accounting experience
Generally accepted accounting theory, principles, practices, and their application to a variety of individual, partnerships, corporations, non-profit entities and municipal government entities.
Auditing principles and practices.
Codes of professional conduct.
Principles and practices of financial analysis, record keeping, auditing and reporting.
Advanced mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis and comparison.
Automated financial information systems and integrated business office software.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Ability to:
Research, prepare and analyze financial and accounting records, statements and reports.
Maintain financial software and the integration with other departmental software solutions.
Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of staff
Provide technical accounting expertise
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Analyze complex accounting issues and recommend solutions to existing problems.
Comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards for handling and securing payment card information.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience including two (2) years of management and administrative responsibility.
Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, or related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPA certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.