Finance Director

Salary : $116,209.00 - $141,588.00 Annually

Location : Bastrop, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 101-05-00-00

Department : Finance

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

The City Manager is seeking candidates who would see the City of Bastrop Finance Director position as a great long-term career opportunity and the city as an exceptional place to live, someone who would look forward to becoming an active member of the community.

Under administrative direction of the City Manager, this position is responsible for leading Finance personnel, providing administrative direction and coordination for the fiscal and administrative activities of the City, including finance and budget administration, accounting, billing and collection, cash management, debt management, purchasing, and investment policy. In accord with the City of Bastrop's organizational values, goals and leadership philosophy, the Finance Director is responsible for the leadership and management of all financial operations of the City, including planning, organizing, and controlling financial resources, and expenditure processes. This function is conducted in coordination / collaboration with the senior leadership team. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Provides premier customer service to citizens, internal and external customers by responding to requests in a positive, timely, effective, and professional manner.
• Provides administrative direction and coordination for the fiscal and administrative activities of the City, including finance and budget administration, accounting, billing and collection, cash management, debt management, purchasing, and investment policy.
• Develops and implements strategic plan, policies and procedures, and internal controls to support current and future financial needs to the organization.
• Serves as Staff Liaison to the Fairview Cemetery Advisory Board and the Hunter's Crossing Local Government Corporation.
• Manages all insurance coverage including property, liability, and worker's comp.
• Ensures City's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning municipal financial administration, to include regulatory reporting.
• Directs the compilation, assembly, and summarization of data into various records and reports concerning financial status and related issues for use in various City administration functions and for public information purposes.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.
• Plans, coordinates, and controls the City's accounting system and debt service requirements and implements / recommends asset management techniques.
• Represents the City as the Investment Officer, responsible for managing cash flow of bond funds and investing in compliance with the Investment Policy.
• Manage utility rates to include water, wastewater, and electric.
• Plans collaboratively with City administrative officials in coordinating short and long-term municipal goals, strategies, and objectives.
• Processes banking requirements, i.e., wire transfers, investments, transfer of funds, problem solving, security requirements.
• Administers purchasing functions, i.e., capital expenditures, preparation of Requests for Proposal, bid proposals, obtaining quotes, providing recommendations, making purchases.
• Reviews invoices and approves payments, verifies purchase order authorization and proper coding of expenditures; reviews reports and surveys utilized in financial reporting.
• Reviews financial statements / general ledgers for coding errors in revenues and expenses; adjusts as indicated, ensuring correct information for all items impacting budget allocations.
• Provides periodic written and oral reports to the City Manager concerning all aspects of functions under charge.
• Coordinates the preparation of annual budget and monitors throughout the year.
• Coordinates with tax assessment and collection agencies.
• Develops financial policies and procedures for the City.
• Advises and makes recommendations on all fiscal policy.
• Monitors the City's financial condition and financial activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, state and federal statutes, City Charter, and bond covenants.
• Establishes department goals and objectives, and initiates development of new programs and services.
• Performs special studies and research as requested by the City Manager's Office and makes recommendations on changes and improvements to City practices and procedures that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Works positively and collaboratively with departments in preparing and implementing budgets, reviewing and discussing adherence, in revising accounting and billing systems, and providing assistance as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in municipal finance administration.
• Attends various City administration meetings to represent the financial accountability of the City, and for review purposes, i.e., resolutions, ordinances, inter-local agreements, financial reports.
• Participate with Emergency Management when the needs arrive with the duties assigned.
• Adheres to the City's Code of Ethics.
• Attends meetings and conducts projects and research as requested by the City Manager's Office.
• Responsible for regular in-person attendance and working after hours, weekends, and holidays as required

Leadership, Innovation and Personal Qualities :

In discussing their desired qualities for the next Finance Director, the City Manager and staff indicate an interest in a person with strong leadership and interpersonal skills; a creative, visionary municipal professional who can assist the City Manager in maintaining the quality services the City's residents have grown accustomed to, as well as preparing the City for the anticipated growth in the area.

The selected candidate should create a culture of excellence, employing best practices and promoting continuous improvement. Ensuring that the needs of employees and residents will be met with the highest degree of professionalism and outstanding customer service will be an on-going priority.

The Finance Director should have the ability to build coalitions to accomplish the vision of the City Council, taking care to encourage a consensus that is derived by consideration of all input.

Education, Training and Licenses / Certifications :

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Special Requirements :

Must be able to work holidays, weekends, or after hours for special events, meetings or during emergency situations as required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment :

Most tasks are essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting (5-20 pounds), driving vehicle, or other restricted physical activities. Some tasks involve some physical effort, i.e., standing and walking, or frequent moderate lifting (20-50 pounds), minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements :

Environmental Requirements :

The salary range for this position is depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. The following package is also offered.

For more information on this position or City benefits please contact Tanya Cantrell, Human Resources Director, at 512-332-8812 or .

The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing and criminal background investigation

In addition to a competitive salary, the City provides a generous Comprehensive Benefits package that includes a mandatory retirement plan through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7% employee deposit rate with a municipal matching ratio of 2 : 1 at retirement, a voluntary 457 plan, as well as comprehensive medical coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA), life insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave and 13 paid holidays. The City pays 100% of employee medical and dental insurance and contributes 50% to dependent coverage.

Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business or related field with additional course work in governmental accounting?

How many years of experience do you have in a governmental accounting / financial environment?

Are you a Certified Public Accountant and / or Certified Government Finance Officer?

Required Question

Salary : $116,209 - $141,588