CITY OF
FINANCIAL
OPERATIONS MANAGER
DEFINITION
This an exempt position, which is professional
accounting work within the City's Finance Department, supervising clerical and
accounting staff in the coordination of their activities and the review and
recording of complex financial accounts.
Under general supervision, the employee in this
classification is required to exercise some initiative and independent judgment
in organizing, maintaining and systematically reviewing financial transaction
records. Responsibilities also include
interpreting records, preparing financial statements and reports, participating
in the design and revision of accounting systems. Work is performed under the Administrative
supervision of the Finance Director, who observes and evaluates the
effectiveness of performance.
EXAMPLES
OF WORK PERFORMED
Supervises and/or participates in the
establishment, implementation, maintenance and revision of departmental
procedures; and of accounting and record keeping functions.
Evaluates the operations of the department,
makes recommendations to facilitate flow of work in an efficient manner with
appropriate internal controls.
Provides supervision, training and advice to
clerical staff.
Evaluation of staff and the coordinating of
vacations, lunches, leave of absences, etc.
Maintains accounting record systems for the
receipt of municipal funds; prepares regular and special financial reports and
statements as directed by Finance Director.
Performs specialized accounting tasks such as
abandoned property, special municipal assessments, investment and debt service
accounting and project accounting for particular grant assistance
programs.
Supervises and/or participates in the
establishment, revision and maintenance of accounting and record keeping
systems.
Oversees the preparation of journal entries to
specialized accounts, and verifies trial balances in the preparation of monthly
financial statements.
Assists external auditors in the annual
comprehensive review of financial operations which includes preparation of
schedules and work papers.
Preparation of various financial reports.
Preparation of payroll records.
Assists in the implementation of department
policies and programs.
Provides technical supervision, training and
advice to clerical staff.
Performs other related duties as required and as
directed.
FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
MANAGER
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Communicates with Information Services and/or
other departments on recommended changes to financial procedures or new
projects.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory
methods and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of the principles,
practices and methods of accounting.
Working knowledge of governmental accounting
principles, procedures and pronouncements.
Working knowledge of data processing
applications as it relates to accounting and spreadsheet software.
Knowledge of office administrative and
supervisory techniques.
Ability to plan and organize the work and
activities of clerical personnel.
Ability to evaluate the performance of
personnel, to effectively recommend personnel action and to effectively
motivate subordinates in order to accomplish work objectives.
Ability to supervise in a manner conducive to
full performance and high morale.
Ability to review, modify, improve and design
accounting systems.
Ability to review, analyze and interpret fiscal
records and to prepare accurate and complete financial statements.
Ability to maintain accurate technical operating
records and to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective
working relationship with other employees, City officials and the general
public.
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited college or
university with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
Possess experience in general government
accounting or governmental external or internal audit work, including some
supervisory experience.
Any equivalent combination of education,
experience and training may be considered.
This is a designated Recovery classification
in the Citys Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position tow work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National
Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is
mandatory.
REV. 10/07
Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace