Finance Assistant Director

City of Bowie; Bowie (MD); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Hybrid work

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

The City of Bowie is seeking an experienced finance professional to serve as Assistant Director of the Finance Department. You will report to the Finance Director and help manage a thirteen-member staff while ensuring reliable financial reporting and robust budgeting for the city.

Ideal candidates have strong municipal finance experience, analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to the City Council, department heads, auditors, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting, or budgeting with supervisory duties.
• Two years of demonstrably successful supervisory experience in finance/accounting, preferably in a municipal government.
• Certifications such as CPA/CGFM/CPFO and ERP system implementation experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Periodically review the City budget vs actual spending to identify variances.
• Prepare annual financial statements for Water and Sewer Fund.
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Ensure GASB/GAAP compliance of financial data.
• Supervise staff accountants and the financial/budget specialist.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The City of Bowie is seeking a highly motivated and experienced financial professional, with a proven and successful background in local government accounting and budgeting to serve as the next Assistant Director of our Finance Department. The selected applicant will report directly to the Finance Director, and will assist in the day-to-day management of the thirteen-member staff and operation of the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate will possess strong municipal finance experience, excellent analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to the City Council, department heads and other City staff, employees, auditors, and the general public.

Essential responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to:

• Periodically review and compare the City budget to actual spending to identify and assess any unfavorable variances.
• Prepare annual financial statement for Water and Sewer Fund presentation in the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Provide general assistance and leadership in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Monitoring the integrity of the City’s financial data to ensure compliance with governmental accounting standards board (GASB) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Supervise and reviews work product prepared by staff accountants and the financial/budget specialist.
• Assume integral role in the administration of the City's annual budget process.
• Coordinate the process of publishing the proposed and adopted budgets.
• Provide ongoing analysis of City revenue and expenditure activity.
• Review and supervise the publishing of the Mid-year Report (includes financial analysis and revenue and expenditure).
• Prepare special reports and analysis as assigned by the Finance Director.
• Review credit card processing for revenue centers.
• Review and approve the maintenance performed on financial software, including financial accounting, payroll, purchase orders, utility, and cash receipts.
• Lead or assist in systems implementations for the Finance Department.
• Serve as finance department liaison for all data processing and related functions with the Information Technology Department.
• Assist with debt issuances and debt monitoring.
• Assist with the City’s Treasury functions, including cash management.
• Performs the duties of the Finance Director in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental finance, accounting, or budgeting including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of demonstrably successful professional finance/accounting supervisory experience, preferably in a municipal government environment.

Highly Desirable Experience and Credentials:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Government Finance Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)
• Successful experience in the management and/or implementation of financial ERP systems.

SALARY: $145,000 – $180,00 Depending on Qualifications

BENEFITS

Along with a competitive salary, this opportunity offers a robust array of employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; short- and long-term disability programs; and a 401(K) with employer match, and optional 457 retirement savings plan. To optimize employee work/life balance, many positions include telework/hybrid and flexible scheduling options.

Application deadline: Open until filled

A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the City’s organizational culture and values.