Assistant Finance Director

City of Melissa; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Melissa is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to lead daily financial operations in a full-time role. You will oversee budgeting, accounting, debt and treasury management, payroll, utility billing, and procurement.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA is preferred and governmental fund accounting experience is required. The position reports to the Finance Director and requires strong supervisory abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with five years of increasingly responsible accounting experience.
• Three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility in accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, or related function.
• CPA license preferred.
• Governmental Fund Accounting experience required.
• Valid Texas Driver's license and ability to pass drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in budgeting, payroll, accounting, cash management, and procurement.
• Coordinate daily operations with the Finance Director and supervise finance staff.
• Prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and work with external auditors.
• Assist with accounts payable, receivable, and month/year-end close.
• Maintain PFIA certification and records management.

Skills

GASB standards

GAAP principles

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Cash handling & controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

City of Melissa

Job Posting

October 14, 2026

Position: Assistant Finance Director

Starting Salary: $108,500 to $120,000D.O.Q.

General Purpose: Under direction, the purpose of this position is to assist in the professional leadership of the Finance Department. The position has responsibilities in all facets of municipal finance, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, debt management, treasury management, billing and collecting city revenues, procurement activities, and professional and supervisory work.

Reporting Relationships: General supervision is provided by the Finance Director.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Examples of Duties:

• Assists in all facets of the City’s fiscal activities, including budgeting payroll, accounting, cash management, utility billing, and procurement.
• Works with the Finance Director to coordinate and monitor daily operations, staff workload, department deadlines, and provide guidance and assistance to finance staff members; ensures that department activities comply with State and Federal laws, department goals, City policy, and strategic objectives.
• Assists in managing and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned activities, recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Works with staff and other city employees on the continuous improvement of accounting program services.
• Assists in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; provides assistance to and consults with external auditors; prepares audit work papers; prepares and reviews final documents and contracts.
• Prepares budget reports, reviews trial balances and general ledger activity, including any adjustments to journal entries.
• Works with the water rate team, engineers, and consultants in regards to water rates, operational meetings, and utility budgets.
• Reconciles Utility Billing period reports, e.g., monthly, quarterly, etc.
• Assists with TML IRP Risk Management property claims.
• Assists the 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.
• Assists, cross-trains, and backs‑up the City’s payroll, purchasing, and accounts payable functions.
• In cooperation with the Finance Director, conducts a variety of personnel and staffing functions including hiring, training, supervising, and performance evaluation of assigned personnel; guides staff on goal setting initiatives, work plans, and professional development opportunities.
• Oversee annual arbitrage calculation with external consultants and provide necessary backup documentation.
• Assists City Department Directors and staff with training and best practices as it relates to cash handling, General Ledger control, Accounts Payable procedures, month end and year end close.
• Will be required to maintain PFIA Certification.
• Assists with records management by maintaining records according to the destruction guidelines.
• Assists in creating and maintaining an SOP Manual for business continuity.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive customer and vendor inquiries and complaints.
• Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education and Experience

a. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with five (5) years ofincreasingly responsibleaccounting experience, including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility in accounts payable,
payroll, fixed assets,accounts receivable or related function.

b. Preference given to individuals who are licensed CPA.

c. Governmental Fund Accounting experience required.

d. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers’ license, with a satisfactory driving record, or ability to obtain one.

e. Must be able to successfully complete a drug screening and background check.

OR

f. Any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the job.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) related to municipal finance administration and program development; Federal, state, and Local financial policies, laws and regulations, including tax laws; accounts payable and accounts receivable, financial reporting, and complex general ledger systems; computers and related equipment, hardware and software for development and tracking of payroll, accounts payable and receivable, Tax preparation and journal entries; municipal audit practices and procedures; city policy and procedures.

Skills in: Interpersonal relationships, initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, problem solving; effective oral and written communications; planning, developing, and implementing departmental procedures and objectives; effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff; resolving customer complaints and concerns; advanced office procedures and in the operation of standard office equipment, including computer, keyboard, 10-key data entry; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook); proficiency in Canva; exceptional customer service; and time management.

Ability to: Work independently in absence of supervision; Respond to citizen inquiries politely; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Keep confidential information confidential; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Handle money accurately; Edit and proofread documents accurately; Exhibit regular and punctual attendance; Exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of general duties which are characterized by frequent change; Bend and reach to file, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data and/or information; sustain sedentary to light work which may involve some lifting, sorting, carrying objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds).