What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director position at Camp Hill Borough?
The Finance Director is a full-time salaried worker who oversees all financial operations of the Borough and the Borough Stormwater Authority, including payroll, accounting, budgeting, banking, insurance, grant reporting, and fund management. The Finance Director serves as Treasurer of the Borough and the Authority, and works in cooperation with the Borough Manager to develop and monitor budgets and long-range capital plans. The Finance Director also serves as lead contact for administrative matters relating to human resources, including workers’ compensation, health and life insurance, leave time and union agreement benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answer questions from employees, residents, officials, and contractors regarding financial matters, including responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Ensure compliance with the Borough’s financial policies, as well as local, state, and federal budgetary and financial reporting requirements. Establish and maintain internal control procedures that comply with GASB policies and guidelines.
- Review and oversee the payables process of the Borough. Ensure that bills are paid on time.
- Direct all payroll-related activities.
- Administer human resources tasks including intake of new employees, notifications relating to insurance, pension, workers’ compensation, policy changes, and any other employee information.
- Administer and monitor all vendor contracts and agreements.
- Oversee the receipt and processing of revenue, track cash flow, review and reconcile financial statements, and monitor Borough investment activities and performance of funds. Establish and maintain an internal control structure for procurement, revenues, expenditures, and assets.
- Work in cooperation with the Borough Manager and department heads to develop annual budgets for all Borough funds and the Borough Stormwater Authority.
- Assist in the preparation of grant applications.
- Receive all funds due to the Borough and ensure that they are deposited promptly in a designated depository in the name of the Borough. Maintain distinct and accurate accounts of all sums received from taxes, utility payments, and other sources.
- Train, instruct, and assist in the oversight of clerical employees in the performance of financial management tasks such as invoice payments and deposit entry.
- Prepare Treasurer’s report for monthly Council and committee meetings.
- Interface with auditors, pension administrators, actuaries, and state and federal officials, providing documents for audits as requested.
- Coordinate debt management, capital financing, and management of all Borough funds. Establish and maintain appropriate financial safeguards and controls.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal reporting requirements.
- Attend training and conferences relevant to job duties, as approved.
Education/Skill Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and minimum of five years’ experience in accounting required. Municipal accounting experience preferred.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits, including pension with 5-year vesting period, healthcare, dental and vision coverage plus vacation, personal and sick days, and all federal holidays. Regular work hours from 8-4:30 on weekdays, with one evening meeting per month.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting or bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)
- government finance: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000