Assistant Finance Director
NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL GOVERNMENT - Flagstaff, AZ
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This job was posted by : For more information, please see: (Created 1-17-2023, APPROVED 3-23-2023) NORTHERN ARIZONA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NACOG) ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR Department: Finance Band: 22 FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Finance Director POSITION SUMMARY: Working under general supervision and with considerable difficulty, this position is responsible for managing Payroll, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Budgeting, and Property Controls in accordance with grant awards, contracts and agency fiscal policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for recommending and implementing internal agency fiscal controls, managing agency fixed assets, and supporting the agency Finance Director with the annual audit and routine department business operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and supervise accounts payable, payroll, and reviewing/preparing journal entries to ensure timely, accurate, and smooth operations of day-to-day agency finance activities Prepare and review program financial reports, trend tracking, and meet program required financial deliverables to ensure the programs meet financial objectives and actionable trend data related to their programs and grants Identify and implement finance business process improvements for the finance department and the programs to increase efficiency and capacity Implement and train on administrative and fiscal policies and procedures to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations Gather statistical data and research analysis and prepares written and oral reports and budgets for the Finance Director and management staff based on findings to ensure fiscal data integrity. Provides technical assistance to agency staff in the areas of financial and budget analysis. Performs internal audits to ensure compliance with federal regulations and cost principles. Develop, document, and maintain sound financial models that include rolling forecasts and year end projections; analyzes and forecasts expenses, and reports variances. Responsible for budgeting, tracking, and accounting for all capital assets and maintains agency fixed asset schedule Review financial aspects of long-term contracts, leases, and awards. Assists the Finance Director with the following: Develop and maintain a uniform chart of accounts across all agency departments, ensure consistent application of internal fiscal controls, and develop process improvements. Prepare for annual financial reporting for the audit committee and for compliance audits. Ensures corrective action plans to audit findings are implemented as needed. Prepares reimbursement requests and monitors revenues Serve as backup for critical department functions in the absence of the Finance Director to ensure continuity of fiscal services (Created 1-17-2023, APPROVED 3-23-2023) ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR CONTINUED Other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field of study; and five years related professional experience and/or training in governmental fund accounting; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Criminal Background Check Fingerprint Clearance Card, Level I Motor Vehicle Report (annually) CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: N/A TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Financial analytical thinking Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and OMB Uniform Guidance Interpretation of accounting principles/policies, state, and federal reg ulations Financial analysis and modeling in Excel Procurement competence Financial budgeting and forecasting GENERAL COMPETENCIES: Customer Service Business competence Business process development and improvement Communication (written and verbal) Mentoring, training, and supervisory skills Office competence Organizational skills Problem solving TRAVEL REQUIRED: r
Created: 2024-09-23