Finance-Assistant Finance Director

mcallen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 retirement match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Funeral leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Job summary

The City of McAllen is seeking an Assistant Finance Director to support the Finance Director in managing accounting, external auditing, financial reporting, and ACFR preparation. The role includes staff management and interpreting policies for the Finance Department and other City departments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with multiple City teams, policy development input, and effective financial governance to sustain high-quality public service offering.

Qualifications

• Assist in accounting, external auditing, financial reporting and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Provide input to policy development and revisions and explain policy to staff in the Finance Department and in City departments.
• Coordinate staff management within the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Provide input to policy development and revisions and explain policy to staff.
• Support the Finance Director in managing accounting, auditing and financial reporting activities.

Job description

The Assistant Finance Director assists the Finance Director in managing various functions of the Finance Department to include but not limited to the following functions: Accounting, External Auditing, Financial Reporting, Preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and staff management. The Assistant Finance director provides input to policy development and revisions and is expected to explain and interpret policy to other employees in the Finance Department and to employees in various City departments.

About the Organization: McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits: The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.