What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Finance Director position at The City of Charleston, SC?
Salary:
$84,196.79 - $104,002.00
Department:
Finance, General Government
Division:
Accounting
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Description:
In this role, you will assist in managing the accountants and General Ledger operations of the Finance Division.
Examples of Duties:
- Assists with developing and implementing policies and internal controls procedures related to City financial record keeping.
- Manages financial projects and assigns work priorities among the accountants.
- Monitors, reviews and reconciles the general ledger accounts for accuracy.
- Provides technical expertise and training with complex accounting issues as needed.
- Assists the Finance Director with the preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial report.
- Assists with CFO and Finance Director in the preparation and review of the financing mechanisms, including bond issuances and tax incremental financing districts.
- Assists the Finance Director with cash flow management.
- Assists the Finance Director with the City’s annual audit process with the outside auditors.
- Responds to inquiries pertaining to the City’s financial records.
- Communicates with other departments to report and resolve financial problems.
- Consults with department managers to develop system solutions consistent with organizational objectives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field and 6 years of related experience, 2 of which must be at a managerial level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Workday financial software.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Other Necessary Requirements:
- May require evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
- In the event of major storms or other emergency situations, this position may be subject to 24-hour shifts or any other emergency schedule that is necessary to meet the City’s needs.
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website:
www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
Salary : $84,197 - $104,002
