What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at City of Grand Rapids?
Director of Finance
The City of Grand Rapids seeks a Director of Finance to oversee the management and direction of the City's finance and accounting systems. This department head position involves complex professional and administrative work, including policy setting, budget preparation, financial reporting, and supervising personnel.
Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and considerable experience in governmental accounting. Bondability is also required. A valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and direct the City's finance and accounting systems
- Prepare budgets and perform financial reporting
- Supervise personnel within the department
- Set policies and goals under the direction of the City Administrator
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- Considerable experience in governmental accounting
- Bondable
- Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota (preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of modern governmental accounting theory and principles
- Considerable knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems
- Knowledge of financial handling and investment principles and practices
- Knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications
- Considerable knowledge of public finance and fiscal planning
- Thorough knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and reporting systems, GAAP, and GASB
