Finance Director

City of Maryville (MO); Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maryville (MO) seeks a Finance Director to lead accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for all city funds. The exempt role reports to the City Manager and City Council and oversees payroll, debt management, grants, and audits.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in public finance, CPA/CFPO credentials preferred, and a track record of directing complex financial operations in municipal government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; 3–5 years of related experience.
• Master's degree preferred; CPA certification or Certified Public Finance Officer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce compliance with federal, state, and local laws; oversee city-wide financial activities.
• Coordinate budget activities and reporting with budget-to-actual comparisons; adjust as needed.
• Direct accounts payable, payroll, and water/sewer billing operations; review payroll records.
• Manage debt activities including bonds and lease-purchases; ensure disclosure compliance.
• Prepare annual comprehensive financial reports and supporting workpapers for auditors.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

Budgeting software

Job description

Under the supervision of the City Manager and City Council, the Finance Director is an exempt position that performs responsible accounting, finance, and managerial duties for the entire City operations. This professional position will plan, direct, manage and oversee the financial operation and reporting of all city funds, including budget, audit, cash management, debt management, utility rate structure, and compliance with applicable laws and accounting standards. The position participates in the formulation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the administration to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and elected officials.

• Enforce and maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
• Oversee all financial activities for the City including accounting, budget, grants, debt, investments and financial analysis and planning.
• Coordinate budget activities and reporting, maintaining budget-to-actual comparisons throughout the fiscal year and making necessary adjustments.
• Direct and approve accounts payable, payroll processing, and water/sewer utility billing and collection functions.
• Review payroll records for accuracy.
• Manage city debt activities including issuance of bonds and lease-purchase transactions, debt payments, refunding options, bond compliance and continuing disclosure requirements.
• Prepare and remit sales taxes, quarterly payroll reports, bank reconciliations, and year end reports as necessary.
• Assist with tax abatements and other economic development incentives including the related PILOT payments.
• Establish and monitor compliance with internal controls.
• Review and calculate property tax levies.
• Attend financial seminars, conferences, meetings, and other training for professional development purposes.
• Attend city council meetings.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to satisfy information needs and compliance requirements.
• Prepare workpapers, schedules, and spreadsheets to close out the fiscal year and provide to independent auditors.
• Prepare annual comprehensive financial report.
• SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:
  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a department or function. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising direct reports through coaching, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• CPA certification, preferred.
• Certified Public Finance Officer, preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree or equivalent from college or university; and six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment.