Deputy Finance Director

Harrison Richard Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 89,544 - 121,228; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Finance Director for a contract role. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting operations and report preparation, including overseeing payroll processes. A Master's degree in a relevant field and supervisory experience are essential. This position offers a pay range of $65 to $88 per hour with significant growth potential in a government administration environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Supervisory experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in complex accounting and fiscal operations.
• Experience preparing and managing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements policies for the Finance Department.
• Prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
• Oversees payroll processes and manages financial documentation.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Complex accounting operations

Preparation of financial reports

Financial analysis

Education

Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Harrison Richard Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Harrison Richard Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $88.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Harrison Richard Group

One of our clients located in Annapolis, MD is looking for a Finance Director to add to their growing team. This is a temporary to permanent position with lots of growth potential!

Responsibilities:

• Develops, manages, and implements policies and procedures for the operations of the Finance Department.
• Acts in the absence of, and on behalf of, the Finance Director and assists with planning, organizing, and directing fiscal and management control functions.
• Prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and assists with the annual audit.
• Coordinates with and assists internal and/or independent auditors by providing information required for audits.
• Oversees the City’s payroll process including gathering and analyzing time records, preparing payroll batches, preparing direct deposits and checks and filing taxes and other withholdings with the appropriate outside entities.
• Reviews, monitors expenditures, reports and other financial documents and authorizes payment of expenses/expenditure funds.
• Prepares and presents financial reports including expenditures, commitments, and revenue data.
• Monitors and ensures continued timely maintenance of the County’s financial management system.
• Ensures that accurate internal ledgers and records are maintained and are reconciled periodically with reports generated by the financial accounting system.
• Implements, interprets, and enforces standards, policies and related rules and regulations.
• Provides financial information to other departments, elected officials, and the public.
• Conducts financial analyses, prepares reports, monitors and reviews all functions of the Finance Office, including information technology, and initiates appropriate action as required.
• Directs the planning, organization and maintenance of central accounting systems and supervises the orderly and timely processing of all accounting transactions.
• Monitors the information technology operation and works closely with the I.T.S. (Integrated Technology Solutions) Manager to ensure its efficient and uninterrupted functioning.
• Assists the Finance Director with the formulation and preparation of the annual budget as needed.
• Ensures financial staff are appropriately trained in the City’s systems of record and on citywide policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar from an accredited university required.
• 5+ years of Supervisory experience required.
• 7+ years of experience in complex accounting and fiscal operations required.
• 5+ years of experience preparing governmental financial reports.
• Experience preparing and managing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including footnotes, in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) principles.
• CPA preferred.

Compensation $65.00 - $88.00 per hour

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Government Administration