Assistant Director of Finance

City of Maypearl; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Employer-paid health, dental, life &;s

TMRS retirement benefits

City matching 2:1

Job summary

The City of Ingleside is seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to ensure GAAP and GASB compliance, maintain financial records, and support budgeting, reporting, and internal controls. The role reports to the Finance Director and drives financial operations under state regulations.

Starting salary range is $83,553 to $106,641, with generous benefits including TMRS retirement and employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Considerable experience in fund or governmental accounting.
• Valid driver’s license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with annual audit and preparation of reports (ACFR).
• Assist in budget preparation and capital planning.
• Maintain grant financial records and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and applicable laws.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

ERP PRO 10-Tyler Technology

Job description

Job Opportunity: Assistant Director of Finance – City of Ingleside

The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, applicable federal and state regulations, and City ordinances, policies, and procedures. This role requires the exercise of sound professional judgment in interpreting and applying accounting standards, regulations, and organizational policies. The Assistant Director develops, implements, and maintains departmental policies, procedures, and internal controls to support efficient and compliant financial operations.

Responsibilities include performing complex technical accounting functions; maintaining accurate financial records and documentation; preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries; and completing related accounting and financial reporting tasks as assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Director with a high degree of independence and accountability.

Starting Salary Range:
$83,553.00– $106,641.00
(Based on experience, certifications, and education.)

The City of Ingleside offers generous benefits package:

• Health Insurance
• Full-time Employees:
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Dependents of Full-time Employees:
• 75% employer-paid for dependent health benefits.
• Retirement – TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)
• Mandatory Participation:
• Applies to employees working 1,000+ hours per year.
• Employee Contribution:
• 8% of gross earnings (pre‑tax).
• City Matching:
• 2:1 match by the City.
• Vesting:
• After 5 years of service.
• Retirement Eligibility:At age 60 with 5+ years of service, or
• Any age with 20+ years of service.
• Supplemental Death Benefits:
• Additional coverage provided through TMRS.

Note: All conditional offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screening, physical exam, and background check.

Join us and make a lasting impact in the City of Ingleside!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and approves all journal entries and reclassification entries and reviews the City’s general ledger throughout the year and at year end; prepares timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial, operational, and statistical reports.
• Works with the City’s outside audit firm and assists with the annual audit including the preparation of schedules and coordination with other City departments; assists audit firm with the preparation of the year end Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Assists Finance Director in the preparation of the City’s annual operating and capital budget, including reviewing requests, data input, verifying reports and producing budget reports; and 5 to 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Financial Forecast.
• Maintains grant financial and administrative records.
• Evaluates financial software and accounting procedures; recommends methods or procedures to maximize software utility. (ERP PRO 10-Tyler Technology)
• Aids in the development of accounting policies and procedures for the department and/or the organization.
• Assists with the investment of City funds and preparation of investment reports.
• Assists Finance Director in analyzing, reviewing, and documenting the City’s financial internal controls.
• Assists, cross-trains, and backs-up the City’s payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable functions.
• Assists, cross-trains, and backs-up the City’s utility customer service, billing, and reporting functions.
• In cooperation with director, conducts a variety of personnel and staffing functions including the hiring, training, supervising, and performance evaluation of assigned personnel; guides staff on goal setting initiatives, work plans, and professional development opportunities.
• Works with director to coordinate and monitor daily operations, staff workload, department deadlines, and provides guidance and assistance to finance staff members; ensures that department activities comply with State and Federal laws, department goals, City policy, and strategic objectives.
• Attends professional development and industry-related continuing education courses, including the Public Funds Investment Act training, to stay abreast of the latest regulatory updates, financial software options, general accounting practices, and special financing instruments for municipalities.
• Serves as essential emergency personnel when required.
• May attend various after-hours meetings.
• Serves in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Complete assigned health and safety courses to create a safe work environment.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Limited supervision
• Under the direction of Director of Finance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education - Bachelor's degree with coursework in business administration, or related field Experience – considerable experience in fund or governmental accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certificate – Valid driver's license in the State of Texas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Thorough knowledge of generally accepted governmental accounting principles and procedures; thorough knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment; thorough knowledge of the rules, laws, regulations, policies, and Federal, State, and local laws governing financial operations.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations with speed and accuracy; ability to prepare complete and accurate reports from various accounting data; ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, Officials, and the general public.
• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, climbing.
• Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.