Division Finance Officer

City of St Joseph; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Defined Benefit pension plan

Job summary

City of St Joseph is seeking an experienced finance leader to manage daily accounting, payroll, utility billing and purchasing for the division. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with municipal accounting principles, and guide the annual budget and financial reporting processes.

You will coordinate audits, support financial planning, and act as a resource to management and external consultants. Strong communication and oversight skills are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline is desirable; CPA preferred.
• CPFO certification required or must obtain within one year of hire.
• Eight+ years of governmental accounting and finance experience with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting, utility billing, payroll and purchasing functions.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted municipal accounting principles.
• Oversee annual audits and assist in budgeting processes.
• Develop division budgets and coordinate with management.
• Prepare financial statements and cost reports for management.
• Serve as a financial resource to management and external consultants.
• Coordinate with MIS and other departments for accounting systems.
• Attend internal and external meetings; perform related duties.

Skills

Managerial and supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area

Advanced degree in a related discipline desirable

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA registry

CPFO certification required or within one year of hire

Job description

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Manages and participates in the day-to-day activities of the staff responsible for the administration of the Division's accounting, utility billing, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and auditing functions; oversees compliance with governmental accounting principles and regulatory standards.

BENEFIT PACKAGE:

Benefit package includes paid medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. Paid Holidays, paid vacation time, paid training and tuition reimbursement. Employees of GCDC-WWS are members of the Genesee County Defined Benefit pension plan. For more information on benefits please visit www.gcdcwws.com or contact the Division HR Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the day-to-day activities and staff responsible for administration of the Division’s accounting, utility billing, payroll and purchasing functions. Duties include hiring, training, counseling, evaluating staff performance, and when necessary disciplining and/or discharging staff.


• Assumes responsibility for administration and maintenance of the central accounting system. Monitors compliance with generally accepted municipal governmental accounting principles and practices; initiates corrective action as necessary.


• Oversees and participates in preparation for the annual audit.


• Assumes responsibility for development of the Division’s annual capital and operating budgets; coordinates the budget process providing assistance and guidance to management as needed.


• Oversees and participates in preparation of financial statements, cost reports, statements of receipts/expenditures, and other management informational documentation as required.


• Serves as a resource to management, staff, and external consultants on various financial and budgetary matters.


• Works cooperatively and effectively maintains communication with MIS staff to maintain a variety of computer based accounting and billing systems


• Works cooperatively and maintains communication with other departments, customers and external parties to coordinate activities, resolve problems and exchange information.


• Attends and participates in various internal and external meetings; performs related tasks as required.


• Maintains current knowledge of generally accepted municipal governmental accounting principles and practices.


• Participates with consultants, counselors, and other professionals in preparing documents and reports in anticipation of selling bonds and other financing instruments.


• Assists with the development of departmental budgets; works with all other cost centers to assure compliance with approved expenditures


• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related area.


• Advanced degree in a related discipline is desirable, as is registry as a Certified Public Accountant.


• CPFO required or must obtain within one year of hire.


• Eight or more years of related governmental accounting and finance experience including supervision of professional staff.


• Managerial and supervisory skills are necessary to adequately manage assigned staff functions.


• Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with all levels of staff, customers, auditors, and others. The incumbent is also required to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner.


• Analytical ability and mathematical aptitude are necessary to forecast financial requirements and prepare financial analyses.


• Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation.


• Mental ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, work on tasks requiring accuracy and attention to detail, and meet ongoing deadlines.


• Physical ability to work for extended periods of time at a computer.


• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license and qualify to drive a Division vehicle in compliance with the Division Driver Policy

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Normal office environment with little discomfort due to noise, dirt, dust, and the like.


• This position shall not work remotely or virtually.