Assistant Finance Director

Lindentx; Princeton (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindentx is seeking a qualified finance professional to lead accounting functions in a municipal context. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with ACFR and GASB standards.

The candidate will supervise the finance team, coordinate audits, and drive process improvements across internal controls, reporting, and financial analysis. Texas licensing and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• CPA and/or 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, and be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Review financial data to monitor operating activity and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and budget variance analyses.
• Collaborate with the CFO on annual budgets, forecasting, and monitoring budgetary compliance.
• Coordinate and manage external audits and prepare required documents and schedules.
• Oversee ACFR reporting and year-end closing entries.
• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate performance, identify trends, and assess risks.
• Develop and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard assets.
• Mentor and supervise finance staff and coordinate with other City departments.

Skills

GASB knowledge

Texas purchasing laws

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/ accounting/ business administration

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

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.