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
Provide leadership and strategic direction for the City’s financial operations, ensuring fiscal sustainability and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, treasury management, and internal controls; act as the primary financial advisor to the City Manager and City Council; provide strategic financial guidance and analysis to support decision-making; direct and manage assigned departments and functions; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the City Manager.
Exercises direct supervision of the Finance, IT, and General Services Departments and assigned 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. Direct and oversee all financial activities of the City, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, debt service, investments, internal audits, and financial planning. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and financial best practices.
2. Lead the development and execution of the City's long-range financial plans, annual budget, and revenue projections; oversee financial forecasting and recommend strategies to maintain fiscal sustainability and operational efficiency.
3. Coordinate with the City Manager and executive leadership to align financial strategies with organizational priorities; provide financial recommendations to support decision-making and resource allocation.
4. Oversee assigned departments and functions, ensuring effective service delivery and operational efficiency; assess workload, internal structures, and reporting relationships, and implement process improvements where needed.
5. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel within assigned departments; foster a high-performing culture by providing professional development, establishing performance expectations, and implementing accountability measures.
6. Establish and maintain strong internal controls in alignment with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards; ensure audit compliance and financial integrity across all operations.
7. Evaluate, develop, and implement financial systems and software applications to improve financial management, reporting, and data accuracy; oversee modernization initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency.
8. Serve as the primary financial advisor to the City Manager and City Council; present financial reports, policy recommendations, and budget updates; represent the City in intergovernmental affairs, negotiations, and public meetings
9. Develop and implement projection methods for the City's primary revenue sources. Monitor economic trends, assess financial risks, and propose strategies to enhance revenue stability.
10. Develop the financial reporting system; prepare various financial reports and statements as requested; direct the preparations of the financial reports as required by law; provide financial support and assistance to City Departments.
11. Represent the Finance Department to other City departments and divisions, elected officials, and outside agencies and organizations; attend City Council Workshops and Meetings.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal financial operations program.
Principles and practices of finance administration, particularly in governmental accounting, budgeting, auditing, and information services.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of financial management, budget preparation and administration, accounting, reporting and record keeping.
Principles and practices of customer service, municipal and utility billing, municipal court administration and parking.
Principles and practices of procurement and fleet management.
Principles and practice of municipal sales tax administration and collection.
Modern principles and practices of governmental risk management.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Research methods and sources of information related to a broad range of municipal programs, services, and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Automated financial information systems and integrated business office software.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Methods and techniques of effective administration and financial report preparation and presentation.
Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to a broad range of municipal programs.
Ability to:
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Routinely exercise discretionary authority.
Manage and direct financial operations, programs and special projects.
Present technical data, in verbal, written, graphic and map form, to a variety of boards and commissions.
Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive financial operations program.
Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives and procedures.
Prepare and administer program budgets.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
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:
Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible governmental finance, accounting, budgeting, or related field, including five (5) years of management responsibility.
Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business or public administration 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 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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and demonstrate manual dexterity. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, stoop, and perform light lifting.