Assistant Director, Finance

SUMMARY

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Assistant Director, Finance, will assist executive management in planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating the programs of the Accounts Receivable and Cash Management Division within the Finance Department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job description is not part of a job series.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

• Receives general oversight from Director or Executive level management.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring work performance of a team or department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

• Direct, manage, monitor, and evaluate the work and activities of assigned team.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to the CFO and the SCRRA leadership team and support the strategic vision.
• Monitor, assess, and address issues related to the assigned function across the Authority.
• Review Agency financials, project plans, staffing plans, and assignments.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned departmental budget; submit recommendations and monitor expenditures.
• Manage internal and external reporting to comply with various applicable business, contractual, grant, and legal requirements.
• Assist with the financial audit process.
• Control and manage accurate accounting practices, financial analyses, and reporting.
• Participate in accounting closing processes.
• Coordinate financial processes with other SCRRA departments and external entities as required.
• Evaluate functionality of financial software and technology and make recommendations to ensure best use of systems.
• Define, monitor, and publish key performance indicators (KPI) that provide meaningful dashboards to assist management in making prudent business decisions.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on assigned project operations and activities.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental staff performance to establish training needs ensuring objectives and expectations are met, along with compliance of policies and procedures.
• Participate in various cross-functional committees, task forces, and professional group meetings within the Authority to address general accounting activities.
• Collaborate with Finance Department leadership and other departments to accomplish mutual organizational and departmental objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication of departmental needs.
• Direct the preparation and processing of all Board items in relation to department goals and objectives, make public presentations, and prepare information as required for the Board and directed by executive level management, as needed.
• The responsibilities outlined above are representative of the role but not exhaustive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed, and reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of (8) years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, budget, or a related field, including experience in a public agency.
• A minimum of (5) years of experience supervising a team in a finance department in an environment that uses grant funds and/or is an enterprise fund.
• A combination of training, with a minimum of an associate degree and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Accounting Standards (GAS), Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation
• Principles and practices, and corresponding policies and pr…