What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at City of Watervliet?
Basic Function: This position is the Chief Financial Officer of the City and has responsibility for planning and directing the general accounting system for the City, including monitoring and processing expenditures, investing and borrowing of funds, and analyzing the cash management of the City monies, payroll procedures and financial reporting.
Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting or Finance. Professional designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. Minimum of six (6) years recent work in accounting, including four years of governmental and supervisory experience primarily responsible for organization’s accounting and financial management/reporting OR;
2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting or Finance. Professional designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years recent work in accounting, including four years of governmental and supervisory experience primarily responsible for organization’s accounting and financial management/reporting.
Responsibilities: The work requires mature accounting judgment on complex and administrative fiscal matters having budgetary implications. Incumbent also provides legislative recommendations regarding the cost‐effectiveness of various City programs, services and operations. Administrative direction is received from the General Manager with wide leeway allowed for use of independent judgment in carrying out work activities. Supervision is exercised over the Finance Office. Performs other similar and related duties as necessary. See the City of Watervliet Charter for more explicit details. City of Watervliet, NY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000