Finance Director

General Definition of Work
Performs complex professional work being overseeing the financial policies and operations of the City; ensuring compliance with accounting and budget laws; and assisting in the preparation of the annual budget. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the City Manager.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Maintains, updates, and reconciles the City’s general ledger; prepares and analyzes financial statements; makes necessary journal entries and transfers; prepares various State and Federal reports and grant financial reports; assumes responsibility and prepares documents for financial audit
• Invests City funds in accordance with State and Federal laws and guidelines, and City policies; monitors outstanding debt
• Supervises the staff of the Finance Department, including training, discipline, performance reviews, policy and practices, and operational procedures  
• Oversees budget and financial position of organization and provides financial information to City Manager and Department Heads
• Provides guidance to department staff for the efficient and effective administration of utility billing, EMS billing, collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchasing functions; reviews and updates internal controls; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies and report; resolves accounting software problems
• Coordinates the annual budget preparation process with the department heads/elected officials for the City Manager. This includes reviewing, analyzing, and quality-assuring budget submissions from departments and agencies. Analyzes information and makes recommendations regarding balancing the expenses and revenues, adequacy of Fund Balances, funding requirements for departments and other organizations, and revenue trends; researches information; prepares and maintains long-range financial projections or forecasts; coordinates the annual budget presentation to the Governing Body
• Updates and provides 5-year Capital Improvement and Equipment Reserve Plan models for Council review and approval
• Establishes and maintains sound financial policies and procedures in accordance with the regulatory basis of accounting per the Kansas Municipal Audit and Account Guide (KMAAG)
• Develops and maintains effective internal controls in all financial areas such as the posting of revenue and expenditures, accounts payable and cash disbursement, payroll and payroll disbursements, procurement and purchasing processes, contract management, lease agreements, fixed assets/capital purchases, inventory, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, fiduciary reporting, and fiduciary accounting
• Develops and coordinates policies for the uniform administration of various local, state, and federal grant programs to include timely requests for reimbursement, proper disposition of funds received, and timely reporting to appropriate agencies
• Works with Department Heads to provide expenditure estimates for their departments; assists with budget management and purchasing functions
• Reviews invoices received through the mail and distributes to Department Heads
• Prepares agenda, attends meetings, and serves as the Staff Liaison for the Special Drug and Alcohol Committee
• Provides citizen assistance by fielding questions, concerns, and complaints from the general public
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliation, reporting, and closing processes, including coordination of annual financial audits performed by external regulatory audit firms.
• Performs duties of the City Treasurer as needed
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of financial reporting, accounting, purchasing, computers; strong working knowledge and skill in mathematics; excellent public relations, supervisory, accounting, organizational, verbal and written communication skills; ability to operate typewriters, computers, calculators, photocopiers, and other office equipment; ability to interpret data, to understand and anticipate problems, to enforce department policies and procedures, to concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions, and to interpret written instructions, reports, correspondence, and financial statements; experience in local governmental procedures, budget preparation, payroll, reports, contracts, grants, and purchasing; solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting; ability to establish successful working relationships with entities, employees, City officials, businesses and the public, and use good professional judgment, honesty, and integrity in decision making; ability to demonstrate leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, team resources, progressive decision making, and personal responsibility; ability to be committed to the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the City of Bonner Springs; ability to obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of accounting experience plus extensive experience in municipal finance with at least three (3) years of supervisory level experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) upon hire is highly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant upon hire is highly preferred.