Salary: $112,652.80 – $163,238.40 Annually
Location : Grand Island, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0255-0823
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/10/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
DEFINITION
Oversee the planning of the activities and operations of the Finance Department; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provide policy, technical and administrative support to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Leadership role that requires personal courage, outstanding integrity, personal confidence and intelligence, responsive to needs of others, care about and enjoy working with people while being open to learning new strategies as directed by an elected body.
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Essential Functions
Develop, plan, and implement Finance Department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Fulfill the duties set forth in the Statutes and Ordinances that are assigned to the City Treasurer.
Oversee and participate in the development of the department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; implement policies and procedures; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Direct the preparation of financial reports for the City as required by law; prepare various financial reports and analyses requested by the City Administrator, CFO, Mayor, and City Council; provide financial support and assistance to City Departments.
Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the City budget; monitor expenditures and revenues for the operating and capital improvement budgets; analyze and monitor the City’s financial condition.
Maintain a living forecast/current estimate for the fiscal year.
Under the supervision of the CFO, implement long range plans that reflect the City’s vision and strategies.
Prepare City’s annual financial statements in accordance with current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Account Standards Board (GASB).
Make recommendations for financial improvement to the CFO, City Administrator, Mayor and City Council as necessary; advise the CFO, City Administrator, Mayor and City Council on City financing of special projects and programs.
Participate and/or appoint a designee, in the City’s pension committees and in the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee (GIAMPO TAC).
Select, train, motivate and evaluate Assistant Finance Director and the Information Technology Manager; oversee the coordination of staff training; work with immediate staff to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination of employees as situations dictate.
Coordinate Finance Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Assistant City Administrator; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Develop and implement financial and budgetary policies including investment and cash flow policies. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that controls and resources are in place that provide for departmental preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards.
Establish, maintain, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the City’s administrative and financial internal control systems and procedures. Ensure audit compliance.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Participate with a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups and committees; stay abreast of new trends and developments in the field of public finance.
May participate in labor negotiations. Provide advice and assistance to the management negotiating team.
Attendance at all City Council meetings and study sessions is required.
Display a willingness to assume and visibly demonstrate mentoring and coaching, role modeling and leadership to staff members by recognizing and developing talent.
Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Broad based economic principles and applications.
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal finance program including budget, accounting, auditing, forecasting and investing/borrowing.
Economic and financial analysis tools utilized to support decision making processes and governmental accounting procedures, including budget development and auditing.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Advanced principles, policies, and practices of municipal budget preparation, administration, revenue forecasting and analysis, audits, finance and fiscal planning.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment.
Ability to:
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to the Finance Department.
Develop and install sound accounting and related financial systems and procedures.
Analyze and interpret fiscal accounting records and prepare accurate and complete financial reports.
Work with bond counsel on issuing bonds.
Prepare and administer a budget as supervised by the Assistant City Administrator and City Administrator.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional and technical personnel.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Develop and deliver effective presentations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally, in writing and through email correspondence.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Supplemental Information
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
5-7 years of progressively responsible and broad-based professional experience managing financial and accounting functions for a state or local government. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the private sector may be considered.
5-7 years increasingly responsible experience in administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.
License or Certification:
Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Click to view our driver eligibility requirements.
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred. The equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in governmental annual financial statement preparation and/or auditing may be considered.
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; hours may vary depending on department needs.
Attendance regular City Council meetings is on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month is required; attendance at City Council study sessions, special meetings and other City board meetings as needed.
Residency:
Residency within twelve (12) miles of the city limits is required upon completion of the six month introductory period.
Other:
Encouraged to be active as a community leader.
The position is statutory and serves in conjunction with the term of the Mayor and appointment of a successor.
Candidates selected as finalists my become public information.
Candidates may be subject to a background and credit check.
Must submit a copy of your Bachelor’s diploma or transcripts with your application.
Effective January 1, 2023
This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following two full calendar months of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employer’s group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.
The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3000/$5500 deductible)
- Employee only $ 40.23
- Employee 2/4 $ 93.13
- Employee and Family $ 137.42
The semi-monthly premiums for the Traditional PPO Plan: ($1000/$2000 deductible)
- Employee only $114.64
- Employee 2/4 $228.71
- Employee and Family $341.60
DENTAL INSURANCE: Delta Dental coverage provided to employee and dependents. The employee is responsible for a portion of the premium. $4.43 for Single, $8.36 for Emp. 2/4 or $13.42 for Family semi-monthly.
VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only – $7.09; Employee/Spouse – $13.88; Employee/Children – $14.61; Family – $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.
LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employee ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance available for employee and dependents through payroll deduction.
RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan – 6.5% of gross earnings matched by the City of Grand Island. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% – not matched by City.
DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow pre-tax contributions up to $18,000/yr.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA – LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employee’s salary should he/she becomes disabled.
CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.
VEBA PLAN: MidAmerica. Post-employment plan to be used for post-employment medical expenses. Contributions made by the City.
PAID VACATION: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments in the following manner: Ten work days in the first year; 15 days in the 5th year; 16 days in the 7th year; 17 days in the 9th year; 18 days in the 11th year; 19 days in the 13th year; 20 days in the 14th year; 22.5 days in the 20th year; 25 days in the 25th year. No vacation can be used during the introductory period.
PAID HOLIDAYS: Nine Holidays, two Personal Holidays, one Convenience Day.
MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 8 hours a month which is cumulative to a maximum of 1,150 hours.
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The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with the employment application to determine whether candidates’ meet the qualification requirements and/or the final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
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A requirement of the position is increasingly responsible experience in accounting and finance. Please detail your experience as it relates to this.
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Please describe your administrative and supervisory experience.
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Describe a specific situation where you have produced significant progress in building positive relationships with other divisions within your agency, other county departments, community stakeholders or other government agencies.
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Describe your experience developing budgets and funding packages.
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I understand this position is considered a statutory officer and serves in conjunction with the term of the Mayor as City Code 2-30 specifies.
- Yes
- No
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I understand I must maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier.
- I understand the requirement.
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I understand a copy of my bachelor’s diploma or transcripts must be submitted with my application before it will be considered complete. This document must be submitted by the close of the application process. The document may be scanned and attached to my on-line application. It may also be faxed, mailed or delivered to the Human Resources Department. Contact information for Human Resources: Human ResourcesCity Hall100 E. First StreetGrand Island, NE 68801Phone: (308) 385-5444 ext. 190Fax: (308) 385-5422E-Mail: HumanResources_GI@grand-island.com
- Attached
- Not attached
- I do not possess this certification.
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The position has a residency requirement within six month of hire. If hired for the position, I understand I will be required to meet the residency requirements.
- I understand the requirement.
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Candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-employment/post-offer physical and drug screen. Do you understand the requirement?
- I understand the requirement.
- I do not understand the requirement.
Required Question