What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at City of Blaine?
This position coordinates the budget development process and leads a variety of treasury, cash, investment and debt management functions. Coordinates the development of the annual budget and capital improvement plan. Ensures city funds are secure, sufficent to pay claims, and strategically invested to maximize return. Coordinates the issuance, management, and payment of the city's debt.
- Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget and capital improvement plan for the City; develops proceeds for analysis and accuracy; creates materials for City Council meetings.
- Conduct fiscal analysis for long-term financial planning (Levy, sales tax, TIF, capital projects, debt management) to meet the City’s strategic plans.
- Ensures purchase orders are properly coded to maintain budgetary and capital planning controls.
- Supervises preparation of periodic, interim financial reports and specific activity reports, including all state and federal reports.
- Oversees the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of sound accounting policies and practices and effective accounting systems and procedures which will provide City management with necessary financial information.
- Establishes internal control systems to ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations. Recommend improvements where needed. Advises management of the control tools, which are available and effective in reaching control objectives and of possible misappropriations, defalcations, or irregularities.
- Coordinate the issuance, management, and payment of debt service.
- Develop and maintain cash flow models to forecast the financing of city operations and capital needs; manage the cash and investment portfolio of the City, while mitigating risks and maximizing return.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investment portfolio managers, banks, and other financial institutions.
- Oversee the renewal of the city's workers compensation and property, casualty, and automotive insurance policies; recommend premium/deductible policy to management based on analytic analysis of claim history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the methods, principles and practices of municipal budgeting.
- Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting practices as defined by GASB.
- Problem solving, analytical and creative thinking skills.
- Good project management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Knowledge of muncipal investment laws and regulations.
- Understanding of municipal bonding process and key deliverables.
- Familiarity with budgeting and finance ERP software.
- Ability to write complex financial reports and memos for non-financial users.
- Knowledge of internal control systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Professional accounting, budgeting, and/or cash management experience, preferable in a governmental or public agency setting.
Desired Qualifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure.
Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO).
Salary : $52 - $68
