What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Kearney, City of (NE)?
JOB
First review of applications: Friday May 2, 2025.Under general operating standards, administer, coordinate, supervise and control all financial, records management and accounting activities for the city. Manage a small department that is responsible for billing, payroll, and claims. Perform difficult work requiring significant interpretive judgment in variation from established procedures and standards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plan and implement the annual budget process. Compile and analyze departmental budgets. Review budgets with the management team and the City Council. Prepare final budget for adoption. Advise and consult with department heads on fiscal issues. Administer finances according to approved budget. Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and annual financial report. Prepare W-2s, 1099s, 1095C’s and other payroll records. Maintain fixed asset inventory. Receive and deposit cash and negotiable payments. Disburse funds. Invest cash with financial institutions. Perform cash budgeting and forecasting. Conduct short-term borrowing. Oversee utility billing, payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, miscellaneous billing, and special assessment software applications. Plan and prepare for annual audit. Interact with fiscal agent, bond counsel, rating agencies, engineers, and others in formulating debt structures for general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and lease purchase agreements. Prepare request for proposals for fiscal agent and audit services. Determine debt sizing and assists fiscal agent to prepare official statements and other debt issuance documents. Monitor outstanding debt. Account for various federal and state grants. Administer City, Police, and Firefighter pension plans and attend pension committee meetings. Administer the City’s lottery (keno) funds. Administer health, dental and flexible benefit plans. Serve as treasurer for the Community Redevelopment Authority. Represent the City at seminars, meetings, or conferences. Evaluate current operations and activities and make improvements as needed and perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Department Head of medium size Department.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS.: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)Effectively communicate orally and in writing. (Daily)Effectively organize the work of self and others. (Daily)Exercise sound judgment in decisions and interpretations. (Daily)Maintain and apply knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of municipal finance, including budgetary accounting, treasury management, revenue administration and budgeting. (Daily)Prepare sound and accurate budget recommendations and maintain expenditures within budget. (Daily)Effectively conduct studies and investigations. (Daily)Maintain and continually upgrade knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in records management. (Daily)Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)Speak clearly and concisely before groups. (Daily)Confer with City Manager to ascertain basic administrative policy and to coordinate action on matters which City Council has requested. (Daily)Effectively assign and supervise personnel. (Daily)PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and standWalking: Minimal amount requiredStooping/Bending: OccasionallyStand/Sit: Sit about 75 percent of the timeReaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontalVision: Adequate to perform essential functionsColor Vision: Adequate to perform essential functionsHearing: Frequently perceives nature of sounds by earSpeech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken wordsEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate abilityManual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate abilityESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION EXPOSURES: Inside/Outside: Work inside Cold/Heat: ControlledWet/Dry: ControlledNoise/Vibrations: Office equipmentHazards: NoneFumes/Dust/Odors: No exposureInfectious Diseases: Low exposureMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to read and comprehend written material.Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.Ability to understand and apply financial and accounting concepts.Ability to evaluate and execute possible courses of action.Ability to interpret and summarize financial information.Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED: Copy machine, adding machine, calculator, computer, telephone and fax machine.REMARKS: The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
First review of applications: Friday May 2, 2025.Under general operating standards, administer, coordinate, supervise and control all financial, records management and accounting activities for the city. Manage a small department that is responsible for billing, payroll, and claims. Perform difficult work requiring significant interpretive judgment in variation from established procedures and standards.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Plan and implement the annual budget process. Compile and analyze departmental budgets. Review budgets with the management team and the City Council. Prepare final budget for adoption. Advise and consult with department heads on fiscal issues. Administer finances according to approved budget. Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and annual financial report. Prepare W-2s, 1099s, 1095C’s and other payroll records. Maintain fixed asset inventory. Receive and deposit cash and negotiable payments. Disburse funds. Invest cash with financial institutions. Perform cash budgeting and forecasting. Conduct short-term borrowing. Oversee utility billing, payroll processing, accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, miscellaneous billing, and special assessment software applications. Plan and prepare for annual audit. Interact with fiscal agent, bond counsel, rating agencies, engineers, and others in formulating debt structures for general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and lease purchase agreements. Prepare request for proposals for fiscal agent and audit services. Determine debt sizing and assists fiscal agent to prepare official statements and other debt issuance documents. Monitor outstanding debt. Account for various federal and state grants. Administer City, Police, and Firefighter pension plans and attend pension committee meetings. Administer the City’s lottery (keno) funds. Administer health, dental and flexible benefit plans. Serve as treasurer for the Community Redevelopment Authority. Represent the City at seminars, meetings, or conferences. Evaluate current operations and activities and make improvements as needed and perform other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Department Head of medium size Department.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS.: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily)Effectively communicate orally and in writing. (Daily)Effectively organize the work of self and others. (Daily)Exercise sound judgment in decisions and interpretations. (Daily)Maintain and apply knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of municipal finance, including budgetary accounting, treasury management, revenue administration and budgeting. (Daily)Prepare sound and accurate budget recommendations and maintain expenditures within budget. (Daily)Effectively conduct studies and investigations. (Daily)Maintain and continually upgrade knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in records management. (Daily)Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)Speak clearly and concisely before groups. (Daily)Confer with City Manager to ascertain basic administrative policy and to coordinate action on matters which City Council has requested. (Daily)Effectively assign and supervise personnel. (Daily)PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Climbing/Balancing: Minimal, ability to sit and standWalking: Minimal amount requiredStooping/Bending: OccasionallyStand/Sit: Sit about 75 percent of the timeReaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontalVision: Adequate to perform essential functionsColor Vision: Adequate to perform essential functionsHearing: Frequently perceives nature of sounds by earSpeech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken wordsEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate abilityManual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate abilityESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION EXPOSURES: Inside/Outside: Work inside Cold/Heat: ControlledWet/Dry: ControlledNoise/Vibrations: Office equipmentHazards: NoneFumes/Dust/Odors: No exposureInfectious Diseases: Low exposureMENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to read and comprehend written material.Ability to listen and apply information and instructions.Ability to understand and apply financial and accounting concepts.Ability to evaluate and execute possible courses of action.Ability to interpret and summarize financial information.Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS USED: Copy machine, adding machine, calculator, computer, telephone and fax machine.REMARKS: The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.
