Director of Finance

$65,000 - $90,000/Yr

EMORY - CITY OF - Emory, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Emory, TX

1-10 employees

About the position

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the City of Emory, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant federal and state standards. This role involves providing expert financial guidance to the City Administrator, city council, and department heads, while establishing fiscal policies, managing city funds, and ensuring adherence to purchasing laws applicable to municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting activities and manage daily financial operations of the City and its Economic Development Corporation (EDC).
• Manage purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and collections for various municipal departments.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Deliver financial reports to department heads, the City Administrator, city council, and EDC board; attend monthly council meetings as required.
• Compile, analyze, and review financial data, records, statements, and reports.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor the city's annual budget in coordination with the City Administrator.
• Draft and update financial, accounting, and investment policies and procedures, implementing controls for compliance with GAAP.
• Resolve accounting-related issues through transaction research and financial evaluation.
• Perform human resources functions including payroll processing and managing employee benefits.
• Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for expenditures, payroll, and debt service payments.
• Plan and monitor finances of capital improvement projects, recommending revenue sources and tracking expenses.
• Manage the issuance of debt and collaborate with underwriters and financial advisors.
• Conduct annual reviews of the city's fixed assets and inventory for accounting and insurance purposes.
• Prepare and file required documentation for grants and reimbursements.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in governmental accounting.
• Master's degree and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification are desired but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with CenterPoint Accounting Software is preferred.

Benefits

• Employer paid TML health insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• TMRS retirement with a 2:1 city match plus supplemental death benefit